Non-Muslims can eat during the day—but keep it discreet. Malls, hotels, and private areas offer food, but avoid outdoor snacks in public spaces.
Parched? Hold that water bottle. Drinking in public during fasting hours is off-limits unless you’re a child, pregnant, elderly, or have a medical need.
Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and most hotels have you covered with daytime dining areas and extended hours.
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Good news—restaurants no longer need special permits to serve food during the day. But outdoor seating? Still restricted to private hotel beaches and approved areas.
Ramadan has two meal stars—Iftar (sunset feast) and Suhoor (pre-dawn fuel-up). Join the fun, but respect the customs, and always check restaurant timings.
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Hotels can serve food outdoors in their private beach areas. Public beach cafes must keep it strictly indoors until sunset.
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Shisha fans, take note! Shisha is only served from sunset to 4 am during Ramadan. No puffs allowed during fasting hours.
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No eating, drinking, smoking, or even chewing gum in public during fasting hours. Respect first, always!
Ramadan brings changes to dining in Dubai, and here’s what you need to know to stay respectful and smart.
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