Where reciprocal arrangements do not exist, it is necessary to take a driving test to obtain a licence. Full details about obtaining and exchanging driving licences are available from the Traffic Department of the Police, telephone number 692222, or by writing to PO Box 1493, Dubai. Clothing For men, office wear is generally lightweight trousers, long or short sleeved shirts and ties. Jackets are worn for formal visits to Government offices and important meetings. Normally, a lounge suit is acceptable for most evening business functions, but a dinner jacket may also be required for some social occasions.
All offices are air-conditioned.
In the evenings for informal dinners, casual evening dresses and skirts are usually worn. It is also recommended that a shawl or stole should be included in ladies' wardrobes, as the air-conditioning in hotels and restaurants can be quite strong. For women, as summers are very hot and humidity can on occasions be high, a variety of cotton outfits is recommended. Cotton trousers are popular with expatriate wives for casual wear and, although revealing sun dresses and tops are acceptable for home wear, they should be avoided in the city. A coat or raincoat is unnecessary, but an umbrella is useful for the occasional shower.