The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, known to many as KSA, is an extremely conservative country with a strict dress code despite recent changes to the law. If you plan to visit or move there with…

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Although not as conservative as some countries in the Middle East region, Qatar is an Islamic country, and there are dress standards that tourists are expected to observe. If you are worried about what to…

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The Kingdom of Bahrain is a small island nation in the Persian Gulf, located just off the coast of Saudi Arabia, to the west of Qatar. It is made up of around 50 natural islands…

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As a secular country, visitors to Turkey enjoy a great deal of freedom in what they can wear, especially in coastal resorts; but off the beaten track, it’s important to recognize that most people in…

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Understanding cultural etiquette and how best to dress for the weather and attractions when visiting Oman can be tricky. If this is your first visit to the Middle East – or to a Muslim country…

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Israel is an extremely diverse country, home to both orthodox and secular Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Knowing how to dress in this vibrant and trendy yet traditionally distinctive country can be quite daunting, so we’ve…

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Planning a trip to Doha? On your Qatar packing list, you no doubt have your phone (of course!), camera, maybe even your laptop, a hairdryer? But how do you charge all your electrical devices in…

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Lebanon is a fairly straightforward country when it comes to dress code. Given Lebanon’s religiously diverse population and topography, how you dress depends on the activities you will be doing, where you’ll be, and what…

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Although not as conservative as neighbouring countries in the Middle East region, Bahrain is an Islamic country and there are dress standards that tourists and residents are expected to observe. Dress Code for Men and…

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If you are a first-time visitor to the United Arab Emirates it can be confusing to know what advice to follow on dress code and acceptable clothing in this forward-thinking Muslim country. Dress standards for…

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Includes a free family packing list for Egypt! Egypt is known for its long hot summers and sweltering sightseeing, but don’t be caught off guard when packing, as the winters – when most tourists travel…

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Egypt is no stranger to foreign tourists with more than thirteen million people visiting in 2019. Whilst in popular resorts such as Sharm El Sheikh, you will see people wearing all sorts of skimpy outfits,…

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When I visited Jordan for the first time, two bits of travel advice stood out for me as a female traveller, ‘do not wear leggings’ and ‘do not go out with your hair wet’. As…

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Kuwait is an Islamic country and as such, there is a strict standard of dress expected from tourists and resident expats, even if you are not Muslim. The dress code in Kuwait is stricter than…

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