Can You Travel To Dubai During Ramadan?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Visitors still welcome to travel to Dubai during Ramadan

– in fact, it is a great time to visit! Not only are visitors welcome to join in on the lavish Iftar buffets and celebrations that are going on in the evenings, but there is also a lot to see and do to soak up the culture of Dubai during the day.

What can you do in Dubai during Ramadan?

  • SHOP TILL YOU DROP. The shopping mall hours during Ramadan in Dubai are longer than usual! …
  • VISIT THE MALLS FOR SALES AND DISCOUNTS. …
  • RAMADAN DISCOUNTS AT STORES AND SUPERMARKETS IN DUBAI. …
  • KIBSONS. …
  • NOON. …
  • GLOBAL VILLAGE SEASON 6 EXTENDED. …
  • VISIT THE WATERPARKS. …
  • TRY AN IFTAR OR SUHOOR.

Is Dubai closed in Ramadan?

Is it even worth coming if tourist attractions will be closed? Contrary to popular belief,

most attractions in Dubai WILL remain open throughout Ramadan

, especially those catering to tourists including the theme parks, Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi and museums.

Can Muslims fly during Ramadan?

Non-Muslims are not expected to fast or follow Islamic practices but they should be aware of the local laws and customs and should respect them.

Even Muslims are not religiously bound to fast if they’re travelling during Ramadan, though most do anyway

.

Is Legoland Dubai Open during Ramadan?


From the first day of Ramadan, LEGOLAND Dubai is set to have extended hours, opening from 1pm- 9 pm daily, with LEGOLAND

®

Water Park operating from 10am to 6pm

.

How can I participate in Ramadan?

Fasting during Ramadan means

abstinence from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset

. It is recommended that before sunrise, Muslims eat a prefast meal known as suhur. This meal often resembles breakfast, but in some cultures it may include more dinner-like foods.

What is not allowed in Ramadan?

During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from

eating any food, drinking any liquids, smoking cigarettes, and engaging in any sexual activity

, from dawn to sunset. That includes taking medication (even if you swallow a pill dry, without drinking any water).

Does traveling break your fast?

THE PRE-DAWN TRAVELER: A traveler who begins his or her travel in Ramadan before fajr (dawn), who has intended to travel at that time and to break his or her fast in so doing, has the consensus of jurists that he or she can break fast.

Can a Musafir fast?

FASTING FOR A MUSAFIR


A musafir is permitted to abstain from the fast of Ramadan although it is meritorious for him to fast if it isn’t difficult

. The qada’ of the fasts missed will have to be made.

Can you kiss during Ramadan?

Can you kiss during Ramadan?

Kissing your partner whilst fasting does not invalidate your fast

but it is advised to refrain from kissing your partner with desire during fasting hours as Muslims must abstain from food, drink and sex while fasting.

Can I say happy Ramadan?

How do you wish someone a Happy Ramadan? You can exchange Ramadan greetings by saying “Ramadan Kareem,” which translates into “Have a generous Ramadan,” or “Ramadan Mubarak,” which roughly translates into “Happy Ramadan.” On the last day of Ramadan, which is Eid-al-fitr, the greeting changes to “Eid Mubarak.”

Is it disrespectful to participate in Ramadan?

But what if you’re not a Muslim — just a caring, considerate person. Is there anything you should do so you don’t come across as insensitive to your fasting friends in the US during Ramadan? Short answer:

No.

Can married couples make love during fasting?

In Islam,

married couples can have sexual intercourse only at night after breaking during Ramadan period

. They are not allowed to during the day because it nullifies the period of purity.

Can you listen to music in Ramadan?

Back in April, Time Out Dubai published “A Beginner’s Guide to Ramadan.” On the topic of music, they write, “

People in general must refrain from listening to music loudly during the Holy Month

, as it may offend those who are fasting.

Why do Muslims wear a hijab?

For some, the hijab is worn by Muslim girls and women

to maintain modesty and privacy from unrelated males

. According to the Encyclopedia of Islam and Muslim World, modesty concerns both men’s and women’s “gaze, gait, garments, and genitalia”. The Qur’an instructs Muslim women and men to dress modestly.

Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski
Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.