I kind of wonder about reconciling western culture with Muslim sensibilities. I would be hard pressed to spend a whole lot of money on accommodations if I couldn't’t have a glass of wine with my meal.
I’ve been to Dubai several times on business and alcohol is freely available in hotels. In fact, I washed down some very nice pork ribs with a beer at a barbecue on the grounds of the airport Meridian Hotel. If they had casino gambling Dubai could give Las Vegas a run for its money. I once arrived at the airport shortly after a flight from Moscow and was amazed at the number of good looking, young, blonds who were “visiting”.
I think the country might be regarded as a big “Rick’s Cafe Americain” used for R&R by the gulf region’s residents. No body wants to mess things up by suggesting that enforcement Sharia is a bit lax for most things. One still has to be careful about not eating or drinking in public during Ramadan. Hotels make concessions by not having live music and placing screens that block public views of restaurants.