Dubai institutes women-only beach days; separates tourists areas from locals
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As a historically conservative culture like UAE's clashes with its relentless drive for modernity, these kind of measures help in coexistence of tourists and immigrants with locals' cultural sensitivities.
From today Dubai will offer two days each a week at two prime beach parks exclusively for women -- with female tourists and local residents separated to accommodate religious and cultural differences in swimwear.
No males aged above four will be allowed entry in either the Jumeirah Beach Park or Al Mamzar Beach Park on the ladies-only days.
Sunday and Tuesday have been designated as ladies-only in Al Mamzar, while Jumeirah Beach Park will observe the same on Monday and Wednesday, Dubai Municipality Parks and Horticulture Department director Ahmed Abdul Kareem told Khaleej Times
