Muslim countries, including the United Arab Emirates, give the impression of places where a number of taboos exist. Many things considered common in Europe are prohibited. The United Arab Emirates has its own taboos that are important to know and heed.

1. Boarding the Wrong Metro Car
Not every visitor is aware that the United Arab Emirates metro has different categories of cars: pink, reserved exclusively for women and children under 12, silver (regular), and gold, which are considered more luxurious and therefore more expensive. Getting lost and ending up in the wrong car can cost you between 100 and 500 AED.

2. Feeding stray animals
In the United Arab Emirates, feeding stray animals, whether dogs, cats, or birds, is not recommended, as leaving food behind can attract insects and rodents, creating sanitary problems.

3. Drive slowly
In the United Arab Emirates, neither driving too fast nor too slowly is encouraged. Some highways, such as the Mohammed bin Rashid Road, have a minimum speed limit. Drivers driving below 120 km/h in the outer lanes of this road within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are subject to a fine of AED 400.

4. Chatting with local women
Even if a male tourist finds himself lost and late for a meeting with the Emir of Dubai himself, he should be especially careful when interacting with women, hoping for help. In the United Arab Emirates, such attempts can be considered practically harassment, which can lead to serious penalties.

5. Leaving Litter
In many countries, tourists may not pay attention to trash regulations, and police and locals often turn a blind eye. However, in the United Arab Emirates, cleanliness and order are strictly enforced, and violators are disciplined not only verbally but also financially, with dirham fines.