All food products are duty exempted. Port, airport and customs clearance charges are low compared to international standards. Dress Normal business dress for men is a cotton shirt and tie, with suits worn to meetings with high ranking officials and senior business people. Trade NZ Dubai should be used to ensure bookings are made at corporate rates. Some five star hotels have associated seaside facilities.
Gymnasiums are available in most five star hotels, together with swimming pools and tennis courts.
Retail Centres New Zealand exporters wishing to carry out informal retail surveys will find supermarkets and shopping centres within easy reach of all major hotels. The UAE follows the Sharia law that is based on the Quran. Dress in public should be very modest. Smoking and eating in public during the fasting period in Ramadan is prohibited. Alcohol is available in all hotels and many restaurants.