Illegal items in Dubai

[YYZ]

Im looking through various websites trying to find out the do's and don't for the UAE.

I will be moving there soon with my wife and I am trying to ensure we do not bring anything we cannot.

Could anyone inform me of any gottchas, like what type (apart from porn) of DVDs are not allowed etc

I know drugs are a no no & things against Islam but is there anything else people can think of which can land anyone in trouble.

Cheers

[Mister Warning]

Adult toys excluding fast cars, boats and russians. :mad:

[White Knight]

Although I have seen poker chips for sale openly here! 'Park and Rob' I think it was:D

[halas]

Cordless phones.

But don't worry, unless the phones base-stations have a british wire connection, they are a bugger to re-wire anyway, although you can easily get adaptors.

It's more the "transmitter" part they are controlling, even though they are the same as you get back home. The same spectrum is set aside for such domestic devices.

halas

[YYZ]

Why poker chips?
The chips do not constitute gambling only a game, is it not only gambling if the chips hold a monetary value?

YYZ

[Capetonian]

Extra marital sex is illegal in Dubai, does make me wonder what all those somewhat underdressed girls in the international hotel bars are there for. If it looks like a hooker, acts like a hooker, smells like a hooker, anywhere else in the world it would be, but obviously not so in Dubai.

[White Knight]

The poker chips dear fellow, are because you may actually gamble for real with them:ok:
You can get packs of cards though on board your EK joining flight:rolleyes:

Walkie-talkies not permitted, although again, you can buy them here!

[Kamelchaser]

Handcuffs are illegal..but of course you can buy the pink fluffy ones at the outlet mall....apparently. :eek:

[Gulfstreamaviator]

selling it and buying it is legal.

re the blue pills, again buying, using is legal, importing is illegal. and the shop assistant trying to sell you the family pack.......did not know they were in the Airport Duty free.

every petrol station has a vast display of rubber goods, but in most cases use is illegal.

cordless phones, (did not know that), are available in every supermarket.

poker chips (aka match sticks) are freely available too.

fluffy handcuffs are in Dragon Mart too, as are neck massage machines.

holding hands is illegal, except between man.



that's all folks.

glf

[jackx123]

UAE (and other GCC countries) apply strict Shariah law, so anything that is in contradiction can be interpreted as an offense and means a jail sentence.

You probably get away with most things but if someone decides to throw the book at you - you're as good as toast.

After almost 15 years I have experienced that the most sever things are personal insults (e.g. finger or FU) and insulting the local religion (will not even go there).

[Prisoner Number 320]

Illegal Items in Dubai? An Opinion! Yes, an Opinion is definitely illegal in Dubai.

[Prisoner Number 320]

If it looks like a hooker, acts like a hooker, smells like a hooker, anywhere else in the world it would be, but obviously not so in Dubai. no no no. Those are teachers from iran or russia. They're there to provide private tutoring.


in other parts of the world, for instance in vietnam, "they" are investment bankers who craftily steal your money… (and handfone, dignity, etc)...

[Capetonian]

Quote:
If it looks like a hooker, acts like a hooker, smells like a hooker, anywhere else in the world it would be, but obviously not so in Dubai.

no no no. Those are teachers from iran or russia. They're there to provide private tutoring.

Ah, thanks, I did wonder. Obviously teaching there is not well-paid, they don't seem to earn enough to buy much in the way of clothing or their own drinks. I wonder how they afford the airfare to get there. Next time I'm over there I shall have to buy a couple of them a drink and see if I can get some tutoring in international affairs.

[Gulfstreamaviator]

When I last used the E Gate, guess which finger the scanner requested.

I did not know what to do....but being a mans man I raised it in silent salute.

As to the EFL teachers in Dubai, they are highly professional in their teaching, I wailed my Greek oral test, and was punished accordingly.

Now the EU has expanded so much, they come to UK to improve their inter personnel (Spell check LOL ),skills, before returning to the big wide world.



glf

[Nightfire]

Posessing alcohol without either having a liquor licence, or with a tourist-visa in your passport can land you in jail.

[jackx123]

let's face it.. everything is illegal unless you make the law, then suddenly everything is legal

[zedoscarro]

Being a Western-Born is illegal...

[Dune]

YYZ:

Sent you a p.m.

[Gulfstreamaviator]

There is no licence required in RAK, so if I had a beer in RAK, then was DRIVEN to Dubai, could I be arrested for consuming a beer.

As I park the aircraft, at the FBO, I am then encouraged to visit the inbound duty free to buy beer, will i then be arrested as I walk out of the door.

Also as I step off the EK aircraft, then be arrested in the terminal for having had a beer.

what to do...

glf

[helen-damnation]

List of controlled pharmaceutical substances in UAE. Not sure how up to date it is :eek:

Fair Trials International: News : List of controlled pharmaceutical substances in UAE (http://www.fairtrials.net/index.php/news/article/list_of_controlled_pharmaceutical_substances_in_uae/)

[etihadceo]

I was fine 10,000ued for having a protective film on my wind screen to prevent UV rays on my kids! oh! and 1 month in jail for my car!

Also 2500ued for using the F word, I will spare you the details but it was not insulting, i think, "Your fing cleaning my car now" was the phrase!

.....great place to live!:\ But Im still here!

[SassyPilotsWife]

Stay in RAK and drink silly :) What you save in rent and cost of property, you can drink more :)

[givemewings]

Depends entirely on if the chick at customs in arrivals is texting her friends or not!!! :E

Did not know about the cordless phone thing, weird.

[Evanelpus]

Why would anyone from Western Europe (or the civilised world for that matter) want to go there?

Shut up stupid; I forgot about the money. Still, wouldn't want to go there for all the tea in China. I like to hold Mrs Elpus's hand when we are out and give her the odd peck on the cheek.

[Gulfstreamaviator]

don't know about peck on cheek, but rubbing noses is OK.

glf

[Gulfstreamaviator]

does that answer your question.

glf dreamer.!!!!

[troff]

Scanners are illegal.
The big picture in Dubai is that the letter of the law is very difficult to define. It's sort of like a jet stream. It's there, and you know it's there, you're just not sure exactly where it is and what kind of rough ride you will get out of it.
Basically the place is like El Dorado, and everyone is trying to get away with whatever thay can any way they can. It's a free-for-all. Do what you want. Just don't get caught with some dope.

[givemewings]

On the subject of "illegal"...

does anyone have a list of medications that are allowable to be taken (as aircrew in the UAE, operating for a UAE airline) either prior to or during a duty, whether by prescription or not...

I have tried the GCAA website and also the company portal, however trying to get a straight answer out of company doctors is proving to be a bit of a task!!!

I've been suffering through a bit of seasonal cold/flu type thing and have been told "Panadol and rest" - well and good if I don't have to slog through a long duty day. (Yes, I know I can call in SK if not fit to fly but unfortunately if I want an upgrade any time soon that's not really an option more than once or twice a year, plus I can equalise the ears with no hassles)

I know anything ending in "-eine" is a no-go (as is anything that could be "fun" :E) but- is there any kind of publication ANYWHERE as there is in say, Australia as to what is go, no-go, and allowed under dr's orders?

I have been here long enough to understand that the goalposts can move often, however I'm on my fourth sleepless night and pretty sure another is to follow tonight so any help appreciated

Cheers

[donpizmeov]

If your sick, your sick. 4 sleepless nights and you still want to not call sick? Do you think substandard performance due to feeling under the weather will not have an adverse effect on your command? :ugh:
I am sure the Captain you have to sit next to will really appreciate you making him sick as well.
Grow a set and press 2.

The Don

[givemewings]

I wasn't looking for a lecture I was looking for some answers, yes I know the policy of calling in sick.... if I thought my performance would impact safety then of course I will call sick (I am reserving judgement until prior to my next duty)

I too hate people coming to work 'sick' and giving it to me however the clinic seem to think I am now okay, I just wanted to know if there is any definitive list so next time I can just take something and be rid of it instead of being too scared to have anything more than a Panadol....

[roadrunner21]

Not sure if this qualifies as a "List of Lists" for medications that are not supposed to exist in the UAE unless prescribed by an UAE doctor ( NOTE : You can have a banned medication, if it was prescribed by a UAE "Hospital" ... usually in extreme cases and usually at the hospital )
Restricted Medication - U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi, UAE (http://abudhabi.usembassy.gov/restricted_medication_.html)
http://www.moh.gov.ae/admincp/assetsmanager/Files/Pharmacusts/Updated%20Controlled%20medical%20list%20seperated%202007.pdf
http://www.haad.ae/HAAD/Portals/0/Private_Sector/Pharmac_Facility/Others/28.pdfHonestly as "jackx123 (http://www.pprune.org/members/330056-jackx123)" said above, if its not on the list in the sandpit, don't assume that its not illegal. Laws/Rules, unlike the weather change frequently without warning.

If someone has a better list "approved by the nice people from the EK-Castle on Airport Road", please share.
Welcome to the land where you can get a "prescription" however cannot , "officially" buy a drink at Barasti without a valid "Liquor License".

Whats illegal in EKistan ? > "Common Sense" :E

Note: Anyone can always call this guy
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at 800 800 80 ( +9714 345 5555 ) , they are usually helpful, as long as you can get your message across.
source: ????? ??? - ????? ??????? (http://www.dxbcustoms.gov.ae/content/customercare/contacts/) :}

[Kamelchaser]

Illegal Item number one: Putting your (male) hands on a lady's bum is illegal in Dubai. If you happen to be Fillipino and the lady in question is Emirati, that's worth 3 years in jail. (from an article in 7days yesterday)

Illegal Item number two: Kidnapping and gang raping a woman. If you happen to be a group of Emiratis and the victim is an English expat woman, that's worth one year in jail.

Illegal Item number three: Balanced court decisions and equal justice for all in the UAE.

[givemewings]

Roadrunner,

was more what I was looking for. cheers

[Gulfstreamaviator]

Reading reading the 7days, the 27 year old Pinoy LADY was approached by a drunk Emirati, who touched her back bits....she was shocked that he touched her with BOTH hands. he received 3 years in prison.....I hope she is not deported...



7 Days rule OK.

glf

[Kamelchaser]

Doooh (as Homer would say)..I pulled yesterday's copy of 7days out of the trash to find you're exactly right GSN. I prostrate myself on the ground and offer my humblest apologies. My only feeble excuse for misreading the facts would be fatigue from too many night turns.

"rather stay quiet and have people think you're an idiot than open your mouth and remove all doubt"

Still rubbish court decisions though :O

[givemewings]

So... did he get the 3 years for checking out the goods OR for the fact that he was described as being "drunk" at the time????? :=

Next minute they'll be asking why she was out at that time (probably the only 'time off' she gets!!!:{)

[Gulfstreamaviator]

Never prostrate your self, on a Friday night, close to the 311, as you never know your luck...

add to the list the middle finger...... you know which one "Goose"

glf