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[Pasanada]

Originally Posted by hopeful

from what i've read, some of the more experienced members of this site don't seem to the subject as lightly as you

I wouldn't chance it, the law is the law, respect them or face the consequences. You're not at home now, it's a very different culture in the Middle East and in Islam, sexual relations before marriage are deeply frowned upon and illegal.

[hopeful]

Originally Posted by sgilli3

Thankyou !!
Yes, people do it...but then they will also be the ones to whinge and whine the most, when they face the courts here.
Some will only learn the hard way.

Just because some live together, does not make it right.

I agree, why break the law? especially in a country which isn't your own, you could end up paying a serious price if your caught......lucky petes married

[Pthompson]

Not sure about "lucky" - ha ha!

Out of interest, what is the punishment then?

[Pasanada]

I believe deportation....

[hopeful]

Originally Posted by Pasanada

I believe deportation....

And who would want that!!! I can't wait to get out there

And pete, I hope your wife doesn't see that ha ha

[Elphaba]

Originally Posted by Pasanada

I believe deportation....

That is the general punishment, although assets can be frozen and you could be imprisoned. The prisons here are awful - not something you'd wish on your worst enemy.


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[Maz25]

Originally Posted by hopeful

I agree, why break the law? especially in a country which isn't your own, you could end up paying a serious price if your caught......lucky petes married

I agree! It is better to be respectful rather than to chance it and face the consequences later! Dubai might be somewhat liberal but that doesn't mean to say that we can all move there and start doing whatever we like!

[Maz25]

Originally Posted by hopeful

Pete I think whats trying to be said is make 100% sure that your wife can earn that money before you take the step, if you know she can (what do we know she might be nurse or something), then it would be managable, if your not 100% sure, don't take the risk because it wouldn't.

My advise is to make sure that you both have jobs before you make the decision to move. Whilst it might be possible to make 30,000 AED between you, it is better to be certain rather to go out to Dubai and then fnd yourself in financial difficulties because things haven't worked out as you planned. 3 months would just fly by and in no time at all, you would find yourself flat hunting and at that time, it would help if everything was sorted out and your income was guaranteed.

Best of luck with the move!

[M1KRT]

I'v been offered a job with a 2 bedroom apartment. A could of female friends want to come and stay for a couple of weeks to make contacts and find work. They dont know each other so would come alone but stay at mine. What are your thought of the local law?

[Maz25]

Originally Posted by M1KRT

I'v been offered a job with a 2 bedroom apartment. A could of female friends want to come and stay for a couple of weeks to make contacts and find work. They dont know each other so would come alone but stay at mine. What are your thought of the local law?

Technically, it is illegal to share. A lot people still do it however. However, in your case, I am assuming that the apartment will be paid for by your company. If this is the case, then you would have to seek their permission before you can move any friends in and I've heard that most would be inclined to say no. Additionally, whilst you are on their employment visa, they are legally responsible for you and if they allowed you to move someone else into the apartment, then they would be helping you to break the law.

Speak to your employer before you promise your friends anything!