Posted on 02/17/2025 6:44:37 AM PST by RandFan
What are the strict rules in Dubai?
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Dubai has strict rules that adhere to Sharia law, including rules on public displays of affection, dress, and drug use.
Public displays of affection
Public displays of affection (PDA) are not tolerated, including kissing and hugging
Married couples can hold hands, but other PDA is illegal
Dress
Women should dress modestly outside of resorts
Shopping malls often have dress codes
Immodest dress, such as bare arms, low necklines, and short shorts, is not permitted
Drug use
Dubai has a zero tolerance policy for drugs, including prescription medicines that contain codeine
Possessing even small amounts of illegal drugs can lead to lengthy prison sentences or the death penalty
Photography
It is illegal to photograph people without their consent
It is illegal to take pictures of some government and military buildings
Other rules
Public drunkenness is illegal
Swearing is illegal
Loud music is prohibited in public areas
It is illegal to share a hotel room with the opposite sex unless you are married
It is illegal to criticize the government
Ramadan
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset
Eating, drinking, and smoking is strictly forbidden during daylight hours
Just remember it's a strict Muslim country and despotic monarchy. These people rarely change....
They also run one of the biggest airlines in the world that’s how they shepherd in the tourists (Emirates)
It’s impressive what they have built but it’s rarely the full picture
Anyone been or heard off such stories?
The same applies to Saudi and other jurisdictions (Qatar?).
Many want to copy what Dubai have done
I spent some time in the area of Dubai and the UAE during the first Gulf War; those facts were hammered hometown us Marines when we had the one or two TAD’s during that timeframe. The female military personnel were not, under ANY circumstances, allowed off base without having male counterparts with them.
Why on EARTH anyone would ever want to go there escapes me. NO THANK YOU. I suppose some want to go see a bunch of billionaire Arabs, but I cannot imagine why.
Interesting you got fair warning then. Many dont get that or claim not to ...
If it weren’t for it being sharia imposed and enforced, a good part of that doesn’t look half bad.
Younger folk see the glitz and glamor. They sell a lifestyle.
Vegas on Steroids, fake place.
They also have ZERO LGVBTQP+ nonsense. none
you won’t see any gay-pride parades thats for sure
The BBC ran a series of a group of guys (lads) who went there and had drugs planted on them by their police in their rental car
It took years to resolve and they did considerable time after being “fitted up”
Oddly though, it’s amazing how much prostitution goes on there. Spent a week there for work and although it’s not out in the open, it’s pretty hard to miss in the hotel lounges and clubs. They come in from all over the world too.
Yes. I guess I just don’t ‘get it’. Even when I was a (much) younger, testosterone fueled adventurer, I had zero interest in glitz. Each to his own, I suppose, but jeez, there sure are alot of much nicer places to visit...
Agreed. Our society could use a bit more piety.
Yes it is. Would love to do Vegas though (safe and lots to do I guess...)
They haven’t changed in 1500 years, so why start now?................
Vegas has turned into an adult version of Disneyland.
That is very interesting. You’d think the opposite. A lot of it is very random. Just dont look at the policeman the wrong way (or something like that... )
I’m not being seduced by the ads or people on twitter saying it’s a great low tax place.
Vegas on Steroids, fake place.
Like Westworld ,LOL
Those are good rules, and we should bring some here. It would lessen the depravity and coarsening of our culture. Long Live Dubai.
Many of these rules were in place in America not so long ago
I’m thinking prohibition of alcohol and gambling. It didn’t prove effective and criminal gangs made fortunes
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