{"id":160187,"date":"2023-03-23T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.smartertravel.com\/?p=160187"},"modified":"2023-03-23T10:50:07","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T14:50:07","slug":"tips-dubai-warnings-dangers-stay-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/tips-dubai-warnings-dangers-stay-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Dubai Safe? Warnings and Dangers Travelers Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Risk While in Dubai<\/strong><\/th>\nLevel<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr><\/thead>\n
Overall\u00a0<\/td>\nLow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transport & Taxis<\/td>\nMedium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Terrorism<\/td>\nMedium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Natural Disasters<\/td>\nLow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mugging\u00a0<\/td>\nLow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pickpockets<\/td>\nMedium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scams\u00a0<\/td>\nLow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Women Travelers<\/td>\nLow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LGBTQ+ Travelers<\/td>\nMedium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a spectacular Middle Eastern city, with soaring skyscrapers, modern architecture, unabashed oil wealth, decked-out hotel rooms, elaborate shopping centers dealing in decadent luxuries, and sprawling beaches. But is it safe to visit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally speaking, Dubai is safe to visit. Person-on-person crime isn\u2019t much of a concern to travelers here, due to the fact that Dubai is a heavily monitored city. Violent crime affects tourists only very rarely. Petty crime is more of a concern, especially pickpocketing, scams, and sexual harassment, though weapons are almost never involved. (It\u2019s worth noting, however, that Dubai\u2019s criminal statistics are difficult to measure because of UAE\u2019s refusal<\/a> to make its crime data public.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ironically, though, it\u2019s Dubai\u2019s extremely strict rules and ruthless law enforcement that pose the biggest threat to Western visitors who aren\u2019t accustomed to being restricted by laws as conservative as UAE\u2019s. Things that are illegal in Dubai<\/a> include displays of public affection (especially between unmarried or homosexual partners), drunken behavior, dressing immodestly, swearing, making rude gestures, photographing people without their permission, having Israeli citizenship, criticizing UAE\u2019s government, fundraising for charity, soliciting escorts in Dubai, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who are merely fined for these types of transgressions are the lucky ones\u2014travelers have been arrested, jailed, or otherwise detained for as little as kissing in a restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to petty crime and strict rules and punishments, the other warnings that travelers to Dubai should be aware of include the risk of terrorism and the extreme desert heat. Read on to find out what you should do to steer clear of dangers in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n

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10 Travel Safety Mishaps and How to Avoid Them<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Tips for Staying Safe in Dubai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n