UAE Dress Code Law

[Toon]

Originally Posted by katiepotato

Interesting that this law (if imposed) will mainly affect women, but the majority of posters in this thread are male... Are you that bothered by us ladies covering up a bit guys?

Not at all, but i do miss the Bigg Market on a snowy Friday night and the girls with blue knees!



I think it's all about education and a bit of give and take, something the twitter feed is not very good at acting on.

While we're on it can we ban all "Budgie Smugglers" from everywhere!

[Gavtek]

See when all these locals go to London for 3 months every summer, or whenever I'm on a plane to Bangkok and it's jam-packed full of Emiratis, do you think they're offended by what they see at the other end?

If you're that worried about traditions and cultures, stop building massive shopping malls full of shops that sell the very clothes you want to ban, stop building fancy hotels and beach resorts filled with bars, nightclubs and prostitutes.

[JusAdy_Glasgow]

Originally Posted by Toon

Not at all, but i do miss the Bigg Market on a snowy Friday night and the girls with blue knees!

I think it's all about education and a bit of give and take, something the twitter feed is not very good at acting on.

While we're on it can we ban all "Budgie Smugglers" from everywhere!

Budgie smugglers should be banned all over the world! No1 wants to see that sort of thing anywhere!

I think the issue of what to wear is difficult because although iv dressed in what I think is appropriate when I'm there, who is to say that others will agree?
Also, I out running in an expat community area I don't want to wear full length bottoms although I wouldn't wear shorts with my bum hanging out the bottom- another sight I wouldn't wish on anyone!

To be honest I think that those who wear totally inappropriate clothing are the Russians (from my own experience) so why should the rest of us have to suffer?

[ccr]

Originally Posted by Gavtek

...whenever I'm on a plane to Bangkok and it's jam-packed full of Emiratis...

Last week, I saw more Gulf Arabs (not all Emiratis) around Sukhumvit (next to Nana Plaza) than Thai...

[Enzoo]

i am just hoping that there will be some kind of information dissemination especially to tourists before they come here in Dubai. i think some really dont know the culture here . its just a matter of dressing modestly.

[Kawasutra]

I am really sorry for the Emirati Ladys that they are forced to cover up in a ""black poncho" in this climate conditions, really very, very sorry.....!!!

If I tell a women in Germany to cover up at 30°, I may end up being slaped in the face.

[Evok]

Now that my hotel internet is back on... grrrrr...

One, yes if I'm detained for a long period the USA will step in. They've told me as such when they reminded me explicitly of my export control requirements as a US citizen before I came over.

Two, this whole round on the forum seems really... complainy. It's the country's choice to have totally arbitrary and counter belief structures (skimpy outfits on mall shops... but don't wear it in the mall). Once again the choice really comes down to deal with it or leave. I think it's a bit silly, but it *is* their culture.

[Toon]

Originally Posted by Evok

Now that my hotel internet is back on... grrrrr...

One, yes if I'm detained for a long period the USA will step in. They've told me as such when they reminded me explicitly of my export control requirements as a US citizen before I came over.

Two, this whole round on the forum seems really... complainy. It's the country's choice to have totally arbitrary and counter belief structures (skimpy outfits on mall shops... but don't wear it in the mall). Once again the choice really comes down to deal with it or leave. I think it's a bit silly, but it *is* their culture.

So how come a USA (or Canadian, I can't recall) citizen (Zack Shaheen) has been in Dubai nick for over 3 years without trial?

[Evok]

Toon, if you really want to get a better answer to that question, I'll tell you over that beer you mentioned on the other page.

Cheers

_Evok

[CDN2012]

Originally Posted by Kawasutra

I am really sorry for the Emirati Ladys that they are forced to cover up in a ""black poncho" in this climate conditions, really very, very sorry.....!!!

If I tell a women in Germany to cover up at 30°, I may end up being slaped in the face.

I dont think they need you to feel sorry for them at all. When its 45+ outside its actually cooler and safer to cover up.
If anyone doesnt like it they dont have to be here. With the collapse of the Euro economy there will be alot of people flocking here to take your employment spot in a heart beat despite the dress code. I for one dont disagree with the proposed law at all, but as a foreigner my opinion doesnt count.

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