I'm headed to Dubai in March for a business meeting and have questions about what to wear both for the meetings and when outside. Are skirt suits appropriate? I had assumed long sleeves with long / capri pants is likely most appropriate for leisure wear but since Dubai seems so Westernized I was wondering if there might be some leeway. What about poolside attire?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I want to be respectful of the culture and informed in advance.
Women's attire in Dubai
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Everything indoors is air conditioned so consider a jacket or shawl. Outdoors, with the strong sun, though the temps are relatively mild in March, some cover on arms protects from the rays.
Whether skirt or pant suits, or simple coordinates, should be lightweight fabrics.
At poolside... 1/pcs, 2/pcs or bikinis (w/coverup/sarong)... no topless. You'll be fine.
When Mall shopping you'll find burka-type (often tres tres expensive) shops practically right next door to Victoria's Secret.