We are off to the UAE at the end of August. I've been away many times over the years but never to somewere as hot and at the peak time of summer either.
First time to UAE - we've visited the Maldives, Thailand, Mexico etc but not such a humid and hot climate as UAE.
So I have a few Qs...
I haven't been on a foreign holiday for a year or two, and those weren't particularly sunny. I'd say my last real sun exposure (apart from a nice British summer last year) was probably about 5 years ago. I have fair skin. I usually go a bit pink then brown.
For me I've been wondering about a fake tan treatment before I go... so I don't look clearly milk bottle white when I go. However, whilst I know they can be controversial, I wondered if it is best to go to a tanning salon to build up my "sun" exposure before I go.
A local tanning salon has vertical booths and good reviews. I can buy blocks of 30, 60 or 90 mins ranging from £17 to £37 and she would draw up a programme of minutes for me, increasing over time.
For our son, aged 5 We are getting him a swimsuit that covers his legs/arms to tshirt/short level. Also some swim pumps so his feet are covered as I've heard the ground can be very hot, particularly tiles and sand. We will also get him a legionnaire style hat that covers his neck and some sunglasses. Does he need anything else to protect his skin, other than these and advice to seek out shade etc?
For all of us What is the best sunscreen to use in places such as UAE? We are staying beachfront so will be spending time in the sea, pool and on th beach. have seen the P20 once a day stuff. We can get 200ml for £16 approx. I would perhaps get 2 of these as they are once a day for all 3 of us, then a normal SPF 50 for topping up/after swimming etc. Can anyone confirm if this is a good idea, or should we follow something else? Buy something else?
If you can suggest a better plan from any of the above, or a better product, please do... Thank you.