How’s it going all of you most amazing people?
I’m your host Landon Dowlatsingh.
Before we get into this video, I want to know, where in the world would you want to travel
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Dubai is the largest city in the United Arab Emirates and it is known for its luxury shopping,
modern architecture and nightlife.
However, Dubai is a city that is also known for its weird laws.
So let’s take a look at the top 10 insane laws in Dubai.
Starting us off in at number 10 with Bouncing a check.
It is illegal in the UAE to write a check that will bounce even if you did it by accident.
You will face criminal and civil charges and after you serve your jail sentences, you will
not be able to leave the country until the funds have been paid in full.
Importing pork or porn comes into number 9.
Yes, that’s right, bringing in your beef jerky or playboy magazines is very illegal
in the UAE.
Videos, books and magazines will be confiscated and you could face some serious penalties.
I’m not sure why you would need to pack porn with you on a trip but I guess this happens
a lot.
So keep your bacon at home and your magazines under your bed.
Number 8 brings us to Staying in a hotel if you are under 18.
For those of you who are 18 or younger and wanting to travel to Dubai with your friends,
think again.
It is illegal to stay in a hotel if you are under 18 unless you are accompanied by an
adult.
According to the UAE law, you have to be 21 years old in order to check into hotels.
Social media and photography comes in at number 7.
Taking pictures of certain government and military buildings is strictly prohibited.
You also shouldn’t take pictures of people without their permission.
Some men have been arrested for taking pictures of women on the beach.
If you are caught taking a picture in a restricted area can result in 1-3 months in jail or a
fine of up to $1400.
Now that’s one expensive picture.
I’d probably get fined all the time because I would want to vlog everything there.
Up next in at number 6 we have Smoking electronic cigarettes.
Are you trying to quit smoking?
Well don’t take your e-cigarettes to Dubai because if you are caught with one, you are
breaking the law and it will be confiscated and you could face a penalty.
If you attempt to bring them into the country, your e-cigarette will most likely just be
confiscated at customs.
Cross-dressing comes into number 5.
Over here in the Western hemisphere, cross-dressing is a common thing because people are more
liberal.
However, in the United Arab Emirates, cross-dressing is considered as a violation of the law and
it will not be tolerated.
Anyone who is found cross-dressing will face charges and possible jail time.
A man arrested and put into jail for one month after he was caught wearing a dress in public.
Guzzling into number 4 we have Being drunk.
Dubai is extremely strict about being drunk in public and they have a zero tolerance for
drinking and driving.
Tourists are permitted to drink in licensed restaurants, hotels and bars but it is against
the law to drink in public places such as the beach.
You even need a license to buy booze.
Being drunk in public can lead to sentences of 6 months in jail and hefty fines.
SO just be careful when you leave the bar, because a lot of the police are under cover
and they will catch you, even if you are just a little bit tipsy.
Relationships outside of marriage sneak into number 3.
All sex outside of marriage is illegal.
If the UAE authorities find out that you are having sex outside of marriage, you will run
the risk of prosecution, imprisonment, fine and deportation.
It is against the law to live together or to even share the same hotel room with someone
of the opposite sex if you aren’t married to them.
Showing the middle finger comes into number 2.
Swearing and making rude gestures are considered criminal acts in the UAE and you could face
serious penalties if you are caught.
Giving someone the middle finger is considered rude and totally unacceptable and illegal.
In 2010 a 56-year-old man from Britain was arrested for giving someone the middle finger.
The government took away his passport for 8 months while he was waiting for trial.
If you are caught flipping the bird, you could face a jail sentence up to six months and
deportation.
So just keep your fists closed like Arthur’s.
And finally in at number 1 we have Public displays of affection.
Yep that’s right, hugging and kissing in public is illegal in Dubai.
Even holding hands is socially unacceptable and many people have been arrested for showing
public displays of affection.
Back in 2010 a British couple made international news after they were arrested for kissing
in public.
The local police said that this is a violation of the country’s decency laws.
Apparently, this kiss was a little peck on the cheek and they were sentenced to a month
in jail before being deported.
So if you guys are traveling to Dubai, keep your hands and lips to yourselves.
Well there you guys have it…