For those Who Hold Up Dubai....

[Carl in Michigan]

...as "enlightened". There are many stories like this:

A young Norwegian woman has been sentenced to 16 months in jail after she reported a rape in Dubai.

The 25-year-old was in the United Arab Emirates on a business trip when she was raped and reported the assault to the local police.

Dubai police did not believe her, and instead took her passport and jailed her on suspicion of having had sex outside marriage.

 

[aris2chat]

she did not have four male witnesses to verify she had been raped

 

[Carl in Michigan]

Yep. That's what it takes in enlightened Dubai if you're a woman.

 

[Two Thumbs]

wow, we should import more refugees so they can support laws like that.

 

[Brynmr]

Know the rules and laws of Dubai:



1.
Dubai is not a democratic country.

2.
Dubai is a Muslim country which follows strict Muslim laws.

3.
Dubai also follows Sharia law.

4.
Muslim laws and culture is very different from west or democratic nations.


5.
When on the beach and at Dubai's water-parks for example, swimwear can be considered appropriate and therefore will not a problem. But you may end up in jail. So better is using the swimwear which Local Muslim females use.

6.
Avoid attire such as mini skirts and any other overtly revealing clothing. It is not allowed as per laws.

7.
It is also not appropriate for men to go around without a top on away from the beach.

8.
Always dress in a more conservative manner.

9.
Avoid taking photographs of building that look to be of political and military importance.

10.
Do not take any photographs of any local residents without permission

11.
Kissing in public is not allowed you may end up in jail if not then you are lucky. Eg. A lesbian couple was sentenced to a month in jail, followed by deportation, for sharing a kiss on the public beach in Dubai.

12.
Don’t eat, drink, chew gum, or even smoke in public between sunset and sunrise, as it is illegal and not allowed as per law.

13.
Dancing and playing loud music in public is banned.

14.
Couples kissing, holding hands or hugging could face fines or detention or jail

15.
Females should not use tight or transparent clothing.

16.
Friday is the prayer day so it is holiday for everyone for everything.In accordance with the Federal Penal Code of the United Arab Emirates, a public intake of food and beverages during daytime hours of the month of Ramadan is forbidden by Article 313. The article stipulates the punishment in the form of either a monetary penalty — up to 2,000 dirhems ($555) — or even a term of up to one month in prison.

17.
Females should remember that they are in Muslim state and behave like that, how local females behave like that Every female should behave.

18.
Don't expect businesses to close for Christian holidays, such as Christmas and Easter. Nothing is important that Muslim Religion.

19.
You need license to drink liquor and always check that you are in a hotel which has license. Alcohol is served only in the restaurants, bars and nightclubs of hotels that have licenses

20.
The laws are not clear and you will understand the law when you are behind the bar in Dubai. So it is better copy the local females. And population.

21.
For fun there are many other nations where you can travel and enjoy unlimited without fear of law.

22.
Anything more than a "peck on the cheek could offend those around you and even possibly lead to police involvement,"

23.
Sex outside marriage is not allowed and you will end up in jail up to six years or more. Engaged with boyfriend this excuse is not allowed.

24.
If you have broken the law, then you will be arrested and taken to police station, questioned and instructed to make a statement. You will not be allowed to access to outside legal or consular help.

25.
Everything will be conducted in Arabic and you will be given translation so be intelligent and without understanding the content do not sign the documents. Get involved someone who understands both languages.

26.
If you are found guilty of serious crime you will end up in an overcrowded prison, where treatment is harsh and you will see the flogging of other prisoners.

27.
"The legal and judicial system in the United Arab Emirates makes no distinction between nationals and non-nationals,"

28.
If you are caught driving with any level of alcohol in your blood expect a jail sentence.

29.
couples holding hands, it is still an offence, and it is also considered criminal to kiss in public or have sex outside marriage if you are found you will end up in jail who ever may come to your rescue you will end up in jail for few months.

30.
Drug laws are very strict, here is one example - British tourist Keith Brown was sentenced to four years in prison after Dubai customs officers found a 0.003g trace of cannabis stuck to his shoe. UK Radio 1 DJ Grooverider was sentenced to four years in Dubai for possession of cannabis. The DJ - real name Raymond Bingham - was arrested at the city's airport on November 23 after flying in for a nightclub gig. Customs officials found 2.16 grams of cannabis in his luggage.

31.
Possession of painkillers like codeine and some cold and flu medication could result in a mandatory four-year prison sentence, eg. Tracy Wilkinson was held in custody for eight weeks before customs officers accepted the codeine she was carrying had been prescribed by her doctor for back pains.

32.
As per Drug laws , "What many travelers may not realize is that they can be deemed to be in possession of such banned substances if they can be detected in their urine or bloodstream, or even in tiny, trace amounts on their person." Eg. A Swiss national is serving a four-year jail term after three poppy seeds from a bread roll he ate at Heathrow airport were found on his clothes.

33.
Prohibited items include: Drugs, firearms, and erotic material or pornographic material.

34.
Like any other nation ignorance of law can not be taken as a ground to get relief from simple or serious or any type of crime.

35.
As per Sharia law sharing an apartment with a friend of the opposite sex is crime and you may end up in jail.

36.
Any one can inform the police if they see male and female together, they may not call the police if someone is beating the wife, but if they see female is having freedom you should be sure they will inform to police. Eg. an unmarried Indian couple was sentenced to one year in prison just for hugging and kissing in the back seat of a taxi in the Emirate of Fujairah which is north of the UAE. When the taxi driver saw what they were doing, he drove them directly to the police station!

37.
More than 370 drugs are controlled in Dubai .Here is the link you can check the list of controlled drugs.

39.
Prescription and over-the-counter medications are often considered illegal or a controlled substance. Keep your meds in their original containers and bring a letter from your doctor as a well as a copy of your prescription with you.

40.
Be aware what ever country you belong uk or usa or European the embassy will not be able to help you, more than giving you contacts of lawyers. The laws are very strict.