Legal Stuff, Getting Arrested etc.

[Ogri750]

Originally Posted by ranjeet

I have a flat in dubai, but reading all these extreme laws and rules, makes me want to sell it.. get my profit and leave! The rules are very intimidating!

And you didn't check beforehand???

[Andrew Farrant]

Originally Posted by Ogri750

Just wouldn't advise a chorus line of young ladies in and out of your apartment

That's blown that then so to speak Or not as the case may be.

Seriously, thanks for the guidance. This whole legality and what to do if you are arrested thread is VERY useful to a newbie who does not fancy bed sharing with 192 people, 65% of whom have unpaid bills.

Obviously there are things like fighting, drugs, stealing etc etc that will quite rightly get you in trouble, but what other little "faux pas" are waiting to get the ill informed ????? Am thinking of things like in Thailand it is illegal to stand on a coin or note because it bears a picture of the King's head .....

What other UAE (Dubai) specific things are there to be wary or mindful of ??

[sgilli3]

Dont make obscene hand gestures while driving ( ie: the bird).

Giving it to the wrong person, could get you in a lot of trouble.
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Im sure others will chime in with many more examples!

[Andy Capp]

But you can give them 2 fingers cos they don't know what it means.....

(Not that I would recommend it mind you....)

[Andrew Farrant]

Ok, that will take practise, it has become second nature !

I have heard that there is a difference between people that wear white / black robes and to be careful of one. What is the difference please (if any) and which do you need to more respectful to and why ?

[Andy Capp]

None, it's just fashion, nor is there any difference between the head dresses, just the way they're tied, colours are immaterial so to speak).

[Andrew Farrant]

So reading between the lines, am I to believe it is not ACTUALLY as draconian as it might seem provided you are sensible, discrete and don't do anything overtly dumb flaunting in the face of the local culture ??

[Andy Capp]

That sums things up rather well, however you should always be aware of what could happen....

[Andrew Farrant]

Good advice and well heeded - thanks.

So are there any quirky local things to watch out for that could cause offence or get you into trouble ?

[webjunky]

one tip - whenever in legal trouble in dubai, contact your local consulate immediately!!!

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