City of Gold: Dubai and the Dream of Capitalism by Krane Jim

Author:Krane, Jim [Krane, Jim]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 2009-09-15T04:00:00+00:00

The intricacies of Jewish travel to Dubai is a popular topic on the online discussion group FlyerTalk. The forum’s “Kosher Food in Dubai” thread has Dubai’s Jewish residents and frequent visitors giving advice to newcomers.

Mar 23, 07, 5:13 am

I’ve been to Dubai a few times and I can tell you from firsthand experience they don’t care about your religion. My son’s name is Israel Moshe on his passport (and in real life) and the woman at passport control looked at him, smiled, and said, “Welcome.” Many Israelis do business in Dubai and even have offices there.

Apr 13, 08, 1:04 pm

Anyone have experience traveling to Dubai as a gay Jewish couple? I know of a few Jews who have gone and said it’s no problem, but I am still concerned to go there with my partner.

Mar 9, 07, 12:45 am

I have been to Dubai as an Orthodox Jew. You can buy quite a few [Kosher] products in the supermarket. I have heard that people have asked in the BBQ fish restaurants for a kosher fish to be double-wrapped in foil and barbequed. The staff were quite familiar with the request.

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