Legal Stuff, Getting Arrested etc.

[Elphaba]

Originally Posted by Suey

What if , say a male relative is visiting you for a couple of days or weeks, and you are discovered to have a male in your flat?would they want proof? and what proof would you give if the male is a cousin?

They??

You are only likely to be asked for proof if you draw attention to yourself and the police are called. Visitors are fine.

Really folks, common sense goes a long way....

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[greatexpectations]

Andy,
How about the penalties for more frequent crimes:
- alcohol on premises w/ no liquor licence
- maid on local visa

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[Andy Capp]

Originally Posted by greatexpectations

Andy,
How about the penalties for more frequent crimes:
- alcohol on premises w/ no liquor licence
- maid on local visa

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1000 fine (but you'll stay 48 hours in jail).
Dunno...

[sgilli3]

Originally Posted by greatexpectations

Andy,
How about the penalties for more frequent crimes:
- alcohol on premises w/ no liquor licence
- maid on local visa

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I believe the fine for being caught using a maid who is not under your sponsorship is 50,000dhs fine ( for person hiring the maid) and the maid will be deported.

The only legal way to have home help is to
a) sponsor a maid
b) use an agency for hourly help ( around 35 dhs per hour)

[Suey]

Originally Posted by Elphaba

They??

You are only likely to be asked for proof if you draw attention to yourself and the police are called. Visitors are fine.

Really folks, common sense goes a long way....

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lol..@ they??...I just carried on with everyone refering to them as ''they''
Thanks for the info

[Andy Capp]

If unfortunately you are arrested, you'll be interviewed by an officer in sand coloured uniform and you will be asked (or probably shouted at) to sign a handwritten document in Arabic with a "No problem" or a "Sign and you go home" gesture.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SIGN

You should ask for a court recognised translator to tell you accurately what is written cos guess what, the police lie (I know from personal circumstances). You can also write something like "I do not understand what has been written here, I do not accept this statement". This will make the police shout even more, don't let it worry you. Under police procedures law they MUST give you a court approved translator if you request it. Incidentally this just happens at the Police Station, at the Public Prosecutor they have a court approved translator with you (As long as you speak one of the mjorlanguages used here).

Now in practical terms sometimes you will just take the police's word for it and sign, but you do have other options.

Incidentally if you're English you should call the British Embassy directon 04 309 4339 and speak to Manar (Manar is the Embassy's police staion visitor) or her boss, Fiona. They will say that there's nothing they can do whih is strictly correct, but believe me they're important to get on your side because a phone call from your Embassy to say the Public Prosecutor will spur them into action. They will visit you within a day or so and bring you some info. Also the UK Embassy do give you the imformation that is (generally) correct in UAE law, that is not to say that what they say will happen, we all know what it's like here.

[newbiedubai]

here is an interesting question, and I doubt anyone would have the exact answer but am interested on thoughts,

I'm thinking of going to israel (on vacation from Dubai) I have two passports (x2 nationality), I would fly to Amman, and switch passports to enter and exit Israel then come back to Dubai through Amman, how much trouble would I get into if I got searched upon entry to Dubai or if anytime back in Dubai the Israeli stamp got found? the other alternative would be to ship the other passport from Amman to home (Canada) before getting on the flight back to Dubai, seems rather extreme though, but hey, someone already mentioned, nice to know what could happen

[Suey]

Originally Posted by newbiedubai

here is an interesting question, and I doubt anyone would have the exact answer but am interested on thoughts,

I'm thinking of going to israel (on vacation from Dubai) I have two passports (x2 nationality), I would fly to Amman, and switch passports to enter and exit Israel then come back to Dubai through Amman, how much trouble would I get into if I got searched upon entry to Dubai or if anytime back in Dubai the Israeli stamp got found? the other alternative would be to ship the other passport from Amman to home (Canada) before getting on the flight back to Dubai, seems rather extreme though, but hey, someone already mentioned, nice to know what could happen

You simply won't be allowed entry in Dubai once Israeli stamp is found. So you might want to do whatever you can to make sure you dont have the Israel stamp with you at Dubai airport.

[Andy Capp]

Whilst correct Suey, I know loads of people who go to Israel an a second passport - most are Russians, I would just do the Amman trip as uggested, many do do it, don't bother posting it etc., too much risk involved.

[Elphaba]

Originally Posted by Suey

You simply won't be allowed entry in Dubai once Israeli stamp is found. So you might want to do whatever you can to make sure you dont have the Israel stamp with you at Dubai airport.

That isn't strictly true. If a person is a UAE resident, subsequently getting a stamp could be a problem and would not be a popular move, but it is not an issue for someone wanting to come on a tourist visa.


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