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Heed this advice! Don't touch these Dubai taboos or you might really get arrested

Before visiting Dubai, I beg you to avoid these legal minefields🕳️ - minor offenses may lead to fines or imprisonment, while serious ones could get you deported! Quickly save this "survival guide" to stay safe and save money! 🚫 Never take photos without permission Don't photograph locals without consent, especially women! At best you'll get a warning, but worst case could mean huge fines (up to 500,000 AED) and jail time! Check for no-photo signs before snapping pictures at attractions, and never take out your phone in mosque no-photo zones! 🚫 No public drinking Control your alcohol cravings! Public drinking is illegal - if caught, you could be fined 2,000-5,000 AED or even jailed. Alcohol is only allowed in licensed hotels and restaurants! 🚫 Never drink and drive The UAE has zero tolerance for drunk driving! If you've consumed any alcohol, don't drive yourself. Getting caught could mean massive fines, license revocation, jail time or deportation. 🚫 Don't be that person during Ramadan daytimes No eating or drinking in public from sunrise to sunset. Respect this custom by avoiding public consumption. Since most restaurants close during daytime in Ramadan, plan your schedule and meals in advance. 🚫 Dress carefully for mosques When visiting religious sites like mosques, dress modestly. Women need headscarves (available for rent at entrances) and clothing covering shoulders and knees. 🚫 Left hand = insult warning Only use your right hand for eating/paying/handshakes! The left is considered "unclean" - using it might earn you dirty looks🙄️ 🚫 Don't enter wrong metro cabins Dubai metro has strict cabin classifications - check signs before boarding! There are "Women and Children Only" cabins - men entering face 100 AED fines. 🚫 Don't bring drones casually Dubai has strict drone controls - unregistered drones can't enter. Never take chances. For aerial photography, you must apply and get approval from DCAA. Unauthorized flights could mean huge fines or jail time! Know other Dubai travel pitfalls? Share in comments~ Search🔍【Dubai Local Guide】for more authentic Dubai experiences~
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Posted: Jun 11, 2025
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