COMMON Misconceptions about

On the contrary, DUbai ranks 3rd safest city in the world and is very safe for women.

[{"selector":"#anim-316f813e-41cb-4d9f-b4e0-718d77ac5516 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":7000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] IT'S NOT SAFE THERE IT'S NOT SAFE THERE SWIPE TO READ

There's no equality

The UAE has come a long way in providing local women and female expats with equal legal rights concerning all aspects of life. SWIPE TO READ

Women have no rights

[{"selector":"#anim-6168b90d-1606-442f-bdee-eea06be7801a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(14.843749786673241%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Emirati women and men have equal rights in the UAE. They can travel, rent homes, buy their own property, and do whatever men can do freely. Emirati women and men have equal rights in the UAE. They can travel, rent homes, buy their own property, and do whatever men can do freely. SWIPE TO READ

Wrong again! Emirati women and foreign visitors can drive without being accompanied by a male companion.

[{"selector":"#anim-39d90a95-2c9d-4833-ae8a-1cb413a268a3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(6.910377552232459%, -11.307714940747948%) scale(1.3401360544217686)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":7000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Women aren't allowed to drive Women aren't allowed to drive SWIPE TO READ

Alcohol is forbidden in Islam, but all expats and tourists may drink freely in designated bars and restaurants.

[{"selector":"#anim-c0285d46-92da-451c-8709-d161f30be4e5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0.07816036771391847%, 4.749758255420416%) scale(1.3164556962025316)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":7000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] You're not allowed to drink You're not allowed to drink SWIPE TO READ

Unmarried couples can't live together

[{"selector":"#anim-26b185fe-0b9e-4350-8a6b-9300971abd2c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(14.843749786673241%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The government recently overturned the law that unmarried couples couldn’t live together. So, if you’re moving to Dubai with your other half, you won’t necessarily have to get married beforehand. The government recently overturned the law that unmarried couples couldn’t live together. So, if you’re moving to Dubai with your other half, you won’t necessarily have to get married beforehand. SWIPE TO READ

[{"selector":"#anim-0ef7e5e7-4212-442d-a174-5b256ca81208 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-0.12838585789730383%, 6.471338464032889%) scale(1.2941176470588236)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":7000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] SWIPE UP TO READ MORE MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT LIVING IN DUBAI AS A WOMAN SWIPE UP TO READ MORE MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT LIVING IN DUBAI AS A WOMAN SWIPE UP TO READ MORE

COMMON Misconceptions about

living as a woman in dubai

On the contrary, DUbai ranks 3rd safest city in the world and is very safe for women.

There's no equality

There's no equality

Women have no rights

Women have no rights

Wrong again! Emirati women and foreign visitors can drive without being accompanied by a male companion.

Alcohol is forbidden in Islam, but all expats and tourists may drink freely in designated bars and restaurants.

Unmarried couples can't live together

Unmarried couples can't live together

WORST TIME TO VISIT DUBAI

16 THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI ALONE

MORE LIKE THIS

MORE LIKE THIS