UAE is not violent. Compared to USA , europe, even Canada. I lived there for 14 years....no knifes no guns, no ppl smoking pot in the corners, no drunkness in public, etc etc I live in Canada right now, and I have to say that i have seen some very very disturbing things. I live in an expensive/rich neighbourhood btw. My car's stereo got stolen PARKED ON MY DRIVEWAY!
Ive had to call the cops a couple of times b.c of kids smoking pot roaming up and down my street
At least not as violent or even close to other (developed) parts of the world
dbl