Jordan: no drinking in the street
Do
- Drink in bars, hotels or private homes
Don’t
- Drinking in the street
It is illegal.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Jordan travel advice
Etiquette & taboos
Etiquette & taboos
Understanding local customs is where a journey begins. Find the topics that matter to you and feel at ease wherever you go.
6 rules found
Jordan: don't stay in Petra outside opening hours
Do
- Enter and leave at the park's set hours
- If you have questions about ticket prices or extra charges, ask at the visitor centre first
Don’t
- Staying in Petra Archaeological Park after closing
You may be arrested and prosecuted; visitors have been locked in the park overnight.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Jordan travel advice
UAE: no kissing in public
Do
- Show restraint in public
Don’t
- Kissing in public
You can be arrested for it.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: United Arab Emirates travel advice
UAE: swearing and rude gestures are illegal
Do
- Be polite when dealing with police and officials
Don’t
- Swearing or making rude gestures (including online)
Treated as an obscene act; can lead to prison or deportation.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: United Arab Emirates travel advice
Türkiye: you must carry photo ID
Do
- Carry your passport and cooperate with police checks
Don’t
- Going out without any photo ID
Not carrying photo ID is illegal; checks are common in Istanbul and elsewhere.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Turkey travel advice
Türkiye: during Ramadan, don't eat or drink in public by day
Do
- During Ramadan, check shop opening hours and be patient with people who are fasting
Don’t
- Eating, drinking, smoking or chewing gum in public during the day (including in a car)
- Playing loud music, dancing or swearing
It offends people who are fasting.
Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Turkey travel advice