Fun Times on Dubai Holidays during Ramadan
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan celebrated with great fanfare in Dubai. Owing to a huge Muslim population, Ramadan observed with great devotion and sincerity. Travellers planning to luxury holidays to Dubai this year should visit during August as this is the month of Ramadan. This holy month is an off-season time in terms of tourism and one can look forward to handsome discounts. Check out some of the interesting facts and tips to consider if you plan to spend Ramadan in Dubai.
While visiting Dubai during Ramadan 2011, remember that this is a holy month and Muslims would be observing daylong fasts. In fact, they even avoid water and cigarettes. It is rude and even illegal to eat or drink in public.
Most of the eating establishments in public view stay shut during the day. However, this hardly means that you will go hungry during your holidays to Dubai. Most hotels offer room service. Similarly, there are options for home delivery as well.
Alcohol will not be available during the day.
Once the daily fast is over, grand Iftar parties are held and people treat themselves to scrumptious meals. In fact, many hotels put up special Iftar tents where unforgettably delicious authentic Arabian cuisines are dished out. One can also try the special shisha or hookah pipes at these parties.
Ramadan is an excellent time for shopping. Malls and many other shopping establishments stay open for long hours in the night. Some of the shopping precincts are open during the day as well. Massive discounts are offered, which add further value to your luxury Dubai holidays.
The approximate date for Eid-ul-Fitr is 30th August. Try planning your Dubai holidays in a manner that your vacations include this festival. Eid-ul-Fitr, which symbolises the end of Ramadan, is a highly merry festival in Dubai.
Ramadan is meant to be a month of austerity, purity, and devotion. Women travellers should avoid too much of makeup and wearing revealing clothing.
Nightlife slows down during Ramadan and most of the night clubs stay shut. The ones that continue to function do not play music and dancing is not permitted as well.
Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina are two of the best places to seek accommodation during the month of Ramadan. Both of these places are in close proximity to famous shopping malls. Many restaurants are also to be found in close vicinity and visitors can have some great moments gorging on the Iftar buffets of these restaurants.
Those planning Ramadan holidays in Dubai would benefit most in terms of the cost of flight and accommodation if they start their search on Dubai Deals now.
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