News: Tourists in UAE advised to 'carry ID cards at all times' and display appropriate behaviour

A behavioral guide in different languages for tourists arriving on cruise ships has been circulated by the capital's police. The brochure is available in 12 different languages. Arabic, English, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Urdu, German, and Korean, are among them.

The main pointers in the flyer are:

• The possession and abuse of drugs and psychotropic substance is against the law.

• Please avoid any behaviour in public places which could be considered indecent, such as kissing, cross-dressing, etc

• Please wear respectful clothing

• It is prohibited to consume alcoholic drinks in unlicensed places

• Do not drive under the influence of alcohol

• Identification should be carried at all times and produces to security officers upon request

• All major credit cards are accepted in most shops and outlets. There are also many ATMs. There is no need to carry a lot of cash.

• Please ensure that your vehicle is always locked and that valuables are kept out of the reach of strangers.

• Entry to and the photography of restricted areas is strictly prohibited.

• Prostitution, begging and vagrancy are against the law and contrary to local values and traditions.

• It is advised not to buy from unlicensed peddlers.

• Please ensure that the details of all goods and services are included in any receipt to protect your consumer rights.

• Please use the main beaches that are supervised and avoid isolated ones.

• Not eating, drinking or smoking in public places during the fasting hours (daylight) of the Holy month of Ramadan and all religious rituals and occasions should be respected.