Dukaan Al-Badlaat fi Medinat AD-Dubai

[crazymazy1980]

I've been doing my pre-arrival shopping for clothes and then it hit me. In other places I have been in the middle east you can normally get decent quality, well-tailored suits at a fairly reasonable price. Is this the case in Dubai or should I just buy some suits before I go.

On the point of couture, what is the standard working dress out there? Full Suit, Shirt & Tie, Open Collar, flip-flops, beachwear and a panama

Don't want to arrive on my first day and make a fashion or, more importantly, a cultural faux pas.

Shukkers.

[Pasanada]

The standard of working dress for non Muslim men is either smart trousers and an open necked shirt or trousers, shirt and tie. Flip flops, beach wear and the like will probably get you some strange looks and a lack of respect from work collegues so a DEFINIATE no-no!!!

As for buying suits etc, there are plenty of stores catering for the discerning gentleman! LOL

Good luck with your move to Dubai!

[crazymazy1980]

Originally Posted by Pasanada

The standard of working dress for non Muslim men is either smart trousers and an open necked shirt or trousers, shirt and tie. Flip flops, beach wear and the like will probably get you some strange looks and a lack of respect from work collegues so a DEFINIATE no-no!!!

As for buying suits etc, there are plenty of stores catering for the discerning gentleman! LOL

Good luck with your move to Dubai!

No beachwear!!! Looks like I am going to be taking all these surf shorts and Hawaiian shirts back to the shops

But seriously, thank you Pasanda, I wanted to gauge the level of formality, didn't want to appear too smart cas but at the same time didn't want to be over-dressed. Us 'discerning' types take this very seriously don't you know

...plus it's an excuse to get some new clobber as well, where is the best place to go for a good quality tailored suit? and how do the prices compare to the UK?

[Shinjuku]

Am considering gettting a simple bespoke suit here in UK, which i can then pass to a Dubai tailor to copy.

I don't actually wear full suits that much, only for more formal client meetings. But like you say, its a good excuse for some nice new threads. :-)

[Pasanada]

Can't give you answers as to where to buy suits etc, I'm a chica, we chica's only do handbags and shoes.....apparantly!!! LOL

Seriously, I rarely saw men in suits in Dubai (the weather has something to do with that!!) but a good tailored pair of trousers (never jeans for meetings but ok for the office only) and cotton shirts (normally without a tie) would suffice. Dress for the weather conditions but leave the beach gear firmly for the beach! LOL