what do the men do in the uae
At mosques and also some hotels such as the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, men are required to wear pants and either a t-shirt or shirt. They do get off lightly when it comes to going to a local beach as men can happily swim and walk on the beach with just board shorts on. Best to probably leave your budgey smugglers (aka speedos) at home though unless you head to a resort. What to wear in the UAE is really not as daunting as you expect. I was much more aware of my clothing and covering up in India than I was travelling in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. If you dress modestly and not like you are living in a beachside resort in Bali, or hitting the night clubs, then you will not receive any negative attention.