Etiquette & taboos

Etiquette & taboos

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2 rules found

Cultural sensitivitiesDressPlace-specific guidance · United Arab Emirates

UAE: cover shoulders and knees in malls and other public places

Do

Women should cover shoulders and knees
Wear swimwear only at the beach or pool

Don’t

Wearing see-through clothes or clothes with offensive images or words

It offends local people; some venues have their own dress codes.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: United Arab Emirates travel advice

Cultural sensitivitiesDressPlace-specific guidance · Türkiye

Türkiye: dress properly in mosques

Do

Cover shoulders and knees; women cover their hair
Ask permission before photographing people

Don’t

Wearing shorts or a vest in a mosque or holy site

It offends local people; inappropriate dress is more likely to cause offence during Ramadan.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Turkey travel advice