Travel Information :BCD Travel’s top 5 business customs in Abu-Dhabi

Each month BCD Travel offers its top five tips for corporate travellers doing business in a particular country. This month we look at the fast-growing business travel destination of Abu-Dhabi.

Shake hands gently. Women should not offer their hand to men unless they appear comfortable.

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Each month BCD Travel offers its top five tips for corporate travellers doing business in a particular country. This month we look at the fast-growing business travel destination of Abu-Dhabi.

Shake hands gently. Women should not offer their hand to men unless they appear comfortable. Do not offer a handshake to Emirati women unless they offer first
Dress conservatively with arms and legs covered. Don’t wear traditional Emirati clothing as this could offend your counterparts
Avoid pointing the soles of your shoes at others and don’t cross your legs
Don’t use your left hand to gesture or eat food, as the left hand is considered unclean
Friday is the equivalent of Sunday – do not call!

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