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Dancing is allowed in the privacy of your home or at licensed clubs and events. But
dancing in public is classed as indecent and provocative.
Personal safety the UAE is a relatively safe country from a crime perspective
.nevertheless, when you are out and about, take the necessary precautions to stay safe just
as you would do if you were in your own country . if you are going to visit bars and clubs
, do not accept drink from strangers , and never leave your drink unattended . while rare,
having your drink spiked in the UAE can happen.
Holding hands for married couple is tolerated but kissing and hugging are considered
offences against public decency. Open displays of affection are generally not tolerated.
Offensive language spitting and aggressive behavior (including hand and gesture) are
viewed very seriously and can result in imprisonment and deportation. This include “road
rage”
Respect for religion Islamic religious values are greatly respected in the UAE . showing
any disrespect toward religious beliefs or practice is considered deeply offensive and very
likely to result in a heavy fine and or imprisonment, other religion are respected and can
be followed by the expatriate community.
Sexual harassment or randomly addressing women in public or taking their photos
without permission is strictly frowned upon.
DO’S AND DONTS IN UAE
To ensure that your stay is memorable, for all the right reasons, keep in mind that you are no
longer in your own country. Respect the laws and values of the country and your stay should be
in extremely enjoyable one.
WELCOME TO UAE
Scenario:
at the airport
Tourist guide JUSTINE: Goodmorning tourists , im Justine AND THIS IS VASARY YOUR
TOUR GUIDE FOR one week. welcome to dubai. Please Enjoy your stay.
First and foremost, let us give you these flyers that contains the rules and regulations for you to
survive in this country.
If you need anything maam/sir, pls inform us. Enjoy and welcome. (To be translated)
Next day
TG: Goodmorning maam/sir, this is our first day of exploration. Today we’re going to see the
beauty of -----, one of the remarkable here because many tourists visit here yearly.
Tourist: really then I’ll just go change my clothes. Can you wait for me, for a seconds?
Tg: sure maam.
(at the destination, kyle and Melbourne are taking photos of some girls)
TG: EXCUSE ME SIR, SORRY FOR THE INTERRUPTION BUT WHAT YOU ARE DOING
IS AN ACT OF DISRESPECT AMONG EMIRATIS CITIZENS AND IF YOU WILL NOT
AVOID TO DO THAT VIOLATION, THE CONSEQUENCES WILL PUT YOU IN SEXUAL
HARRASSMENT AS A CASE.
2ND DESTINATION
FRIENDS ( Road )
F1: HEY GUYS! LET’S HAVE FUN
F2: OH YES! LET’S TRY TO LOOK FOR a beautiful place
F3:oh! Im so excited for that so ano pa hinihintay nyo let’s go!!
Oh see !!look the place is so amazing , good for a party
F2: I’am so bored guys please magpa music naman kayo saying yung views oh
F3:that’s a good idea
Dance,dance, dance
TG: excuse me ma’am ,sorry for the interruption I’ll just remind you ma’am that , dancing in
public place is one of the rules here in Dubai that anyone should need to aware to ,I’m sorry for
the interruption ma’am but you need all to be aware for that regulation that dancing here in dubai
is consider as indecent and provocative way of respecting other people and distraction with the
place so you need to learn the rules so that you will not embarrass with other emiratis citizen .
3rd destination:
F1:OMG!there is a lot of rules here,I think I can’t survive to live in this place .
F2: don’t say that girl, this is just our first time to explore here so, just consider their culture ,try
to adopt it and understand it.
F3:girls can you just please stop that drama! drama !,I’m already hungry ,I need some
refreshment ,sir is there any near restaurant here?
TG:YES MA’AM I will bring you to the one of the most popular restaurant here in dubai .
(restaurant)