If you’re visiting Dubai in Ramadan, congratulations! This is a time of savings, awesome discounts and sumptuous  meals. Here is the EjarCar.com Guide to Ramadan:

5 Ramadan Tips For Tourists

It’s a dry month

Be prepared for a non alcoholic month. All alcohol sales are stopped during this month. This includes hotels, liquor stores and bars. Some people buy stocks beforehand to prepare in advance. Time to enjoy those delicious local drinks made with dates, apricots and other Arabic fruits.

Best car rental deals – period!

This is a month where car rental companies offer amazing discounts. How about 50% off?! Yes, that’s right. Check out the hottest deals on EjarCar.com for the best special offers. Luxury cars in particular come at excellent bargains. Book early and book online for maximum convenience.

Avoid eating and drinking in public

Eating and drinking in public is not allowed. However this rule has become a lot more relaxed over the years. Most malls allow eating and drinking in public in designated food court areas. Also cinemas generally allow eating in movie halls as well.

Enjoy awesome Iftar and Suhoor parties

Iftar is the meal when the fast is broken at sunset. Usually the Iftar meal starts with a thirst quenching local drink, followed by fruits and main course dishes. You will see Iftar gatherings happening in hotels, mosques and many other venues. Attend an Iftar and enjoy sumptuous meals for the best foodies.

Suhoor is the late night meal eaten before sunrise. Starting from 12am till 3am, enjoy Arabic shisha and lip smacking delicacies for Suhoor. Suhoor parties are perfect for late night networking, socializing and learning about the local customs.

Drive alert during Ramadan

You need to be extra alert when driving during the blessed month. This is because some drivers may fall asleep while driving or may not be alert. A lot more accidents can happen during fasting. Usually school hours are short, ending by 1:30pm.