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CLOTHING
Homosexuality is also illegal in Dubai, punishable by 1 year in prison. However, this does not mean there is not an underground scene, just risks involved. Dubai police recently arrested 17 foreign men for cross-dressing. It has been reported that the Criminal Investigation Division frequent gay hot spots to entrap people. Unreported cases of raids on known gay bars are rumored to have happened but remain unpublished. It has been reported that if a Muslim is caught committing homosexual acts they are sentenced to government-ordered hormone treatments, five years in jail and a lashing.
While Dubai looks very relaxed and easy going, similar
to any other sun seeker destination, there are laws hidden behind the
bikinis, beaches, clubs & booze that could drastically impact your
vacation enjoyment.
Dubai & the UAE have been marketing machines to
the west. Images of girls in bikinis on the beaches, alcohol, night
clubbing, parties, prostitutes (used even by the locals) & rumors of
western style night life has attracted singles looking for fun,
homosexuals, young couples & families alike. The problem is there
are two standards in Dubai. Parties are frequent. Night clubbing is
standard. Sex out of wedlock happens all the time, mostly behind closed
doors. A plethora of immigrant prostitutes plague the streets &
bars & yet still, tourists are locked up on occasion for their
decency violations.
Visitors to the UAE need to be aware that even though
every day, the citizens, rulers & enforcers in Dubai turn a blind
eye to this behaviour (and reportedly participate), doesn’t mean the
rules don’t exist and doesn’t guarantee that you won’t be the victim of a
random and incidental enforcement. Even if you see others
participating in “indecent” behaviour such as giving their opposite sex
friend a welcoming kiss on the cheek, doesn’t mean that you will get
away with it every time. Don’t ignore the laws, even if you see others
ignoring them. You could wind up in Dubai jail!
Lauren Jones from Detained in Dubai discusses:
If you are unfamiliar with the culture and local
practices in Dubai, make sure to be informed and follow the guidelines
for decent behavior to respect local traditions, religious customs and
to stay out of trouble.
Recently, a British couple was accused of kissing and
touching each other in public while consuming alcohol. This is why it is
important to become familiar with the customs and practices in foreign
countries. The couple faced up to a month in jail for their indecency
after a child claimed she saw the two kissing. According to the couple,
they were just friends greeting each other with a kiss on the cheek.
They were also fined 1,000 dirham ($272 USD) for illegal consumption of
alcohol.
This is not the first time this has happened. In less
than two years, 3 Brits have found themselves in trouble for violating
decency laws. UAE is a very conservative region. In 2008, a British
couple faced up to 3 months in jail after being found guilty of engaging
in drunken sex out of wedlock, luckily escaping the charges on appeal.
In a similar case, a British couple dodged a jail term by producing a
marriage certificate after sharing a hotel room and being accused of
having sex out of wedlock.
Authorities in Dubai have recently released guidelines
for decent behavior. Travelers and ex-pats should be aware that playing
loud music, dancing, nudity, kissing and even unmarried couples holding
hands or hugging could be considered inappropriate. Swearing or rude
gestures should also be avoided. Any breach of these guidelines could
result in imprisonment or a fine.
ALCOHOL
According to the US Department of State, travelers
wishing to drink alcohol must purchase a license from the Ministry of
the Interior in Dubai. It is a criminal offence to buy alcohol at the
shop or drink in your home without a license. As a tourist, drinking in
hotel bars or buying duty free should not be a problem. Severe
punishments, however, may result from drinking in public places,
including the street, desert or the beach.
To get a liquor license, one must be non-Muslim, a
resident of Dubai (or resident visa), earning at least 3,500AED monthly,
and be at least 21 years old. If married, only the husband can apply
for a liquor license, but the husband can apply for permission for his
wife to be able to purchase liquor.
CLOTHING
Women should be sure to wear modest clothing, without
revealing necklines or short skirts. Islamic custom is for legs, ankles
and shoulders to be covered. Pants and skirts are to be of an
appropriate length and clothing must not be tight, transparent or
display obscene or offensive pictures and slogans. On beaches,
appropriate swimwear must be worn, making bikinis arguably inappropriate
but this is not clear. There has been a crackdown on topless sun
tanning, and undercover police officers are apparently patrolling
beaches since the infamous sex on the beach incident. In one week,
police reported they detained 79 people for “disturbing families
enjoying the beach” with their behavior.
When unsure, ask or err on the side of caution.
Stricter dress codes exist in the emirate of Sharjah, however, with the
new guidelines, Dubai may become quite strict with the dress code,
especially in the mega malls. Women should also be aware of attracting
unwanted attention when dressing inappropriately.
DRUGS
Drugs are not tolerated in Dubai and typically result
in four year prison terms for drug possession, while trafficking drugs
has a death penalty attached. A Swiss man was recently reported to have
been imprisoned for possession of 3 poppy seeds on his clothing after
eating a bread roll in the Heathrow airport. Banned substances include
(among others) poppy seeds, melatonin, codeine or any minute trace of
marijuana or other narcotic substances. Prescription drugs should be
accompanied by a doctor’s note detailing the need for the medication and
dose, even if in transit. Medicines should also be carried in their
original packaging if possible.
HOMOSEXUALITY
Homosexuality is also illegal in Dubai, punishable by 1 year in prison. However, this does not mean there is not an underground scene, just risks involved. Dubai police recently arrested 17 foreign men for cross-dressing. It has been reported that the Criminal Investigation Division frequent gay hot spots to entrap people. Unreported cases of raids on known gay bars are rumored to have happened but remain unpublished. It has been reported that if a Muslim is caught committing homosexual acts they are sentenced to government-ordered hormone treatments, five years in jail and a lashing.
RAMADAN RULES
The importance of researching and understanding the
laws and religious customs of places before traveling, especially Dubai,
is becoming increasingly evident. A 28 year old Russian woman and 30
year old Lebanese man discovered this the hard way when put on trial for
drinking juice in public. That sounds crazy, but it’s not. The couple
was drinking juice in public during the daytime while Muslims were
fasting. This is not only disrespectful, but also illegal.
Article 313 of the Federal Penal Code of the United
Arab Emirates, states that a public intake of food and beverage during
daytime hours of the month of Ramadan is forbidden. This is why it is
important to be familiar with laws as well as religious beliefs when
traveling to be both respectful and lawful. The punishment for a
violation of this law is either a penalty of up to 2, 000 dirham ($550
USD) or a term of up to one month in prison.
The couple charged with this offence explained to the
court that they were not Muslim and were unaware of this law. Although
the court apparently took the mitigating circumstances into account,
they still found the couple guilty. The court fined them each 1,000
dirham ($275 USD), finding that ignorance did not exclude
responsibility. It is really important to research and understand the
rules before traveling or moving to Dubai or the United Arab Emirates in
general.
This couple was the first to be charged with this
offence since the beginning of Ramadan on September first. Dubai was
regarded as being lax on their rules because it is a tourist
destination, turning a blind eye to people wearing shorts and drinking
alcohol at bars and hotels. The government however, has recently decided
to start cracking down, reminding people it is a Muslim nation. With
reports of plain clothed policeman on the watch, it is important to be
familiar with the laws and how to behave in Dubai.
CONCLUSION
None of this information is meant to deter one from
traveling to Dubai. The information presented is to enlighten the reader
of the need to be informed and to abide by the decency and other laws
in Dubai. It is important to be informed on customs and traditions to be
respectful when traveling anywhere in the world.
Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai
recommends that travel agencies, airlines & advisory services
provide information when holidays are booked on behaviour expectations
in Dubai. While technically this is the visitors’ responsibility, with
mass public relations and marketing, Radha argues that there is not only
a duty of care but social responsibility to inform the unsuspecting
tourist of what exactly is okay and what is not, the risks involved
& results of breaching these rules.
Comments from Readers:
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“Very well written!
Perhaps a document of this nature should be issued
to all passengers on arrival at UAE airports – possibly at Passport
control. And, I think it would help to be given out to expats at all
expat venues as I’m sure there are many current residents who still
don’t understand the severity of consequences if caught. As a resident
myself, I am still amazed by how many expats are walking so close to the
edge with their behaviour and dress! I’m British and not a prude, but I
understand where I am and understand that there are laws here made in
the Emirates, for the Emirates and everyone should abide by them.”
Carrie, UAE
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