one city

Districts of Dubai

• Al Bastakiya.
• Al Karama.
• Bur Dubai.
• Business Bay.
• Downtown Dubai.
• Dubai Marina.

The United Arab Emirates consists of seven independent city-states: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm al-Qaiwain, Fujairah, Ajman and Ra’s al-Khaimah.

Al Wasl is the old Arabic name of Dubai which means a connection. Al Wasl is the old Arabic name of Dubai which means a connection.

Everyone isn’t rich in Dubai. Only about 15 percent of its residents are native to the emirate. It is true that Dubai is part of the UAE which is one of the top ten richest countries in the world, but not everyone in the emirate is rich. It is estimated that close to 20 percent of the population lives in poverty.

Unmarried couples in Dubai Sexual relationships or unmarried couples cohabiting is illegal in Dubai. Cohabiting, including in hotels, is also illegal, however most hotels in Dubai do not enforce an ‘only married couples’ rule. The luxury hotels which mostly cater to foreigners are especially relaxed.

Smoking – E Cigarettes and Vaping – Smoking is forbidden in government areas, offices and shopping malls. E Cigarettes and Vaping are banned in Dubai and the UAE, you may well find your devices are confiscated at the airport upon arriving in Dubai.

Banned Items in Dubai Airport

• Narcotic drugs (all kinds including poppy seeds, cocaine, hashish, heroin, hallucination pills, etc.)
• Goods from boycotted countries brought with the intention to sell.
• Israeli goods or goods bearing Israeli logos and/or trademarks.
• Gambling machinery and tools.

Dubai: Chewing gum is prohibited on the Dubai Metro and all other modes of public transport including buses and water buses, said a senior official.

Sleeveless tops and short dresses are not allowed at Dubai’s malls. Clothes must be in appropriate lengths. Expats and tourists are not allowed to consume alcohol outside of licensed venues. Apostasy is a crime punishable by death in the UAE; in practice this has never been applied.

Hugging is fine and a kiss on the check is ok, but anything more that you could get away with would only depend on what the people around you will tolerate. If you have another flight to catch it’s not worth risking missing that flight/getting arrested/detained just for the sake of hugging and kissing.

The woman is now facing up to two years in jail, or a fine of 250,000 dirhams (£52,000). In Dubai, the use of the expletive “f**k”, and other verbal abuse, is considered a crime, as the word “disgraces the honour of the modesty” of a person, according to Article 373 of the UAE Penal Code.

– Public displays of affection should be minimal – holding hands is acceptable but kissing and hugging in public is not. – Noise disruptions, bad language, making obscene gestures and showing disrespect in any way to Dubai’s religion or its leaders are all forbidden and may land you in legal trouble.