Clothing

The Emirati traditionally dress in items like the abaya and the kandura. The abaya is a black over-garment worn by women as a headscarf, whereas the kandura is a white shirt that reaches the ankles. According to data, the typical guy in the United Arab Emirates has 50 kanduras for keeping himself clean and changing frequently.

The clothing is appropriate for the hot environment of the UAE because of the white hues and the way it is designed. The majority of young people like western-inspired apparel, and this trend has crept into dressing. However, in the UAE, dressing in an incorrect manner may result in an arrest.

Although it is not required by law, ladies should avoid wearing revealing clothing like tank tops and shorts. Below-the-knee skirts are somewhat more acceptable, although you will still encounter attention. There are, however, a significant number of tourist or expat-dominated areas where even "provocative" clothing may be observed, but not always respected. For instance, coastal resorts in Ajman or Fujairah, as well as numerous regions within the Emirate of Dubai.

Public nudity is completely prohibited anywhere and will result in punishment. The most conservative Emirate is Sharjah, which has public decency laws (forbidding excessively revealing attire or some types of beachwear), but few of these are actually implemented (although that varies).