Originally Posted by
troyb
Hi,
I am supposed to be going to Dubai next weekend for 2 nights. I obviously didn't realize that it would be during Ramadan when I booked it. We are supposed to be staying at the Atlantis.
What will be open (both in and out of the hotel)? Will I be able to eat during the day at the hotel without being offensive? How about bars/clubs at night - will they be open and serving? Do Western tourists stop coming during Ramadan?
Thanks for any advice, this would be my first time to the Middle East in general (nevermind during Ramadan) and have no idea what to expect.
Atlantis will be operating pretty much as normal the same as other Hotels, you'll be able to find somewhere to eat and drink during the day.
Food places etc outside Hotels will be closed, most clubs won't be open and those that do won't have live music or dancing. Bars are mainly attached to Hotels anyway ( apart from Irish Village and Century Village ) and they'll be operating as usual after sunset.
Western tourists will still be there, it's the height of the holiday season for Europeans.