A British couple caught having sex on the beach in Dubai last year made international headlines when the two were arrested, fined and deported for the act. It’s fairly common knowledge nowadays that Dubai is and has been seeking to uphold their religious morals. Included in this effort are “suggestions” for tourists involving crude language, clothing choices, and public displays of affection. Actually, they are now more than mere “suggestions:” they are instructions that may at some point become law, which could result in numerous arrests. Dubai straddles a line between having a booming tourism industry, and preserving their conservative sensibilities.
Things that could be outlawed (and are currently frowned upon) include:
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