Oh I would also be very careful about a woman not wearing an abaya as well - regardless of the fact you are just travelling through - if you break down or have to go into a shop or gas station etc etc people will not be very happy at the no abaya and the police - if they wanted -could take action - it is no big deal wearing the abaya - wow i lived there for 2 years wearing one - i would always say it is better to be safe than sorry!!!!