Regarding the photographing, there are some requirements that you must respect. Taking pictures of important public buildings is prohibited (we recommend that whenever you want to take a photo in a public space you ask if it is allowed to avoid misunderstandings). Also, do not try to photograph unknown people because there are religious restrictions for Islamists around this topic and you could find yourself in an awkward situation.
The entrance to the mosques is free. However, to do so it is necessary that you respect certain rules: When entering, you must remove your footwear and you must wear the regulation clothing, as well as showing respect for the Islamic rite.
No, Chileans do not need a visa, and they can travel using their Chilean passport, valid for no less than 6 months.
In the Emirates, women dress completely covering their body and head; the men wear sober clothes and they also cover a large part of their body. For foreigners there is no required clothing; however, they are recommended to wear clothing that covers their knees and arms.
The capital is Abu Dhabi, located south of Dubai. Both are the most important cities in the Emirates. However, Dubai is the most famous city for tourism in the Middle East and is much more popular than the capital of the country itself.
Dirham is the official currency, which contraction is Dhs and is symbolized by the letters AED.
Arabic is the official language. However, most Emiratis also speak English.
In all the Emirates that belong to the United Arab Emirates the official religion is Islam. However, unlike other places, in Dubai there is a high tolerance towards other religions. In fact, there are Jewish synagogues and Christian temples.
The time zone in Dubai is GMT / UTC +4 hours.
