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The emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah have local court systems, while other emirates follow the federal court system. [4] Some financial free trade zones in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have their own legal and court systems based on English common law ; local businesses in both emirates are allowed to opt-in to the jurisdiction of common ...
In 2009 a British couple caught publicly kissing in Dubai were deported following a three-month prison sentence. An unmarried Indian couple, who were in a taxi, were sentenced to one year in prison for hugging and kissing. [16] The taxi driver drove the couple directly to a police station. Kissing is considered "an offence to public decency".
[5] [6] Many prostitutes from poorer countries, such as Nigeria, [9] come to work in Dubai for a short while and then return home with their earnings. Prostitution, although prohibited, is prevalent and easily accessible in Dubai. Women engaged in this business operate in brothels or massage establishments situated in the city's red-light areas.
At least a dozen people including 11 Ukrainian women were reportedly detained in Dubai over the weekend after participating in a nude photo shoot that authorities are calling an act of debauchery.
Sexting that involves minors under the age of consent sending an explicit photograph of themselves to a romantic partner of the same age can be illegal in countries where anti–child pornography laws require all participants in pornographic media to be over the age of majority. Some teenagers who have texted photographs of themselves, or of ...
Homosexuality is illegal. Kissing in some public places is illegal and can result in deportation. [24] Expats in Dubai have been deported for kissing in public. [25] [26] [27] Dubai has a modest dress code. The dress code is part of Dubai's criminal law. [28] Sleeveless tops and short dresses are not allowed at Dubai's malls.
The 20-year-old international model made headlines at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival for two major wardrobe whoops moments. One time, she seemingly flashed her underwear in strapless dress with a ...
A group of women in Dubai police custody are accused of appearing in an "indecent video," and could face prison and a fine of up to $1,350.