10 Things You Should Not Do When Coming To The Uae

The movie "Sex and The City 2" did not lie when it reminded you to be careful when shopping for luxury goods in the UAE.
10 things you shouldn't do when coming to the UAE
Going to any country, visitors are often encouraged to learn about the regulations and culture of that place, before even buying an airline ticket. This is the same when you go to the UAE.
Skin
Female tourists should not dress revealingly in public areas such as shopping malls. Wear a shirt that has sleeves and doesn't expose your legs too much

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Wearing undershirt and cross dressing (the act of wearing clothes and accessories that are given by society to another) is illegal. Photo: Oneinchpunch / Shutterstock.
Drink in public
It is illegal to drink alcohol in public (on the street, at the beach) in the UAE Even this is strictly forbidden, according to Khaleejtimes.



In addition, only licensees are allowed to purchase alcohol, as you could be in trouble if caught by the police drunk. Drunk driving can result in a fine of up to $ 5,500 or imprisonment. This applies to both residents and visitors.
Shopping
Blockbuster Sex and The City 2 did not lie to you when announcing that tourists should not buy fake goods. Visitors to Dubai's local markets will meet some people who ask if you want to buy designer bags or watches. You just need to ignore them and go straight. Owning a low-cost brand name bag sounds tempting, but it's not worth the trouble if you are caught shopping at illegal stores
You should buy brand-name goods at stores, shopping malls and have clear invoices.



Photo: National.
Relations outside of marriage
Sex outside of marriage is illegal, even though both are voluntary. If the UAE authorities confirm that you are having sex before marriage, or with a non-spouse, you risk prosecution, imprisonment or fines, deportation. Living together, sharing a hotel room with a person of the opposite sex other than husband, wife ... is considered illegal.
Be rude
Swearing (including online) and acting rude can both put you in jail or get deported.



You should be careful when talking and dealing with the police and government employees.
It is not a good idea to open your feelings in public. Police have arrested many cases for kissing in public.
Take photos of others
It is illegal for you to take photos of people without your consent, according to national cybercrime law. This could cost you nearly $ 140,000 and 6 months in prison. Things get worse if the person being photographed is a woman. This is similar to shooting car accidents, government buildings, military bases ..



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Drug
The UAE is one of the most tolerant of drug-related crimes. The penalties for trading and storing are heavy, possibly death. Possessing the smallest amount of illegal drugs can also result in a minimum sentence of 4 years in prison. Drug-positive travelers will also be considered to possess a banned substance. Some herbal drugs are also considered illegal.
Many tourists do not come to the UAE, but only transit at these airports. But if drugs are found, the passenger can still be arrested.




Electronic cigarettes, skin care products
Certain electronic cigarettes and skin care products may contain ingredients considered illegal in the UAE, like CBD oil. If found to own these products, they will be confiscated and visitors can face criminal charges.
Carry medicine without a prescription
Bringing the drug into this country requires proper documentation, proving that the drug is prescribed for the person holding it. It is important that your prescription is translated into English so that airport security can read it. Tourists can get into trouble if they bring some medications, so you should check with the UAE embassy in your country to find out what is and what is not. This is similar to the maximum number of drugs entered.
Buy duty free items when coming to Dubai
Visitors may not buy more than 4 liters of alcoholic beverages, or 2 barrels of beer (each 24 cans, not more than 355 ml per can). Visitors must be over 18 years old to bring alcohol and tobacco.




According to the British Foreign Ministry, it is illegal for tourists to bring products of pork and pornography into the UAE. Videos, books and magazines can be censored.
Visitors cannot buy too many alcoholic beverages when leaving Dubai in the duty free zone. Photo: Time Out Dubai.
According to Anh Minh / Vnexpress
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