Disgusting Facts About Dubai

Friday, Aug 21, 2020, 4:01 pm

By:Tony Williams

1.Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Not until recently has Dubai ramped up its recycling and green efforts. Because of the city's lackadaisical recycling methods, landfill space is running out. In 2011, it was reported that the average daily amount of trash disposed was 8,000 tons a day. This number would decrease significantly if Dubai took recycling more seriously. In the past, many inhabitants have complained about Sheikh Zayed highway (the United Arab Emirates' longest road into Sharjah) which was known for having enormous amounts of waste that cover the road with a rank odor.In 2012, a study showed that UAE had the third-biggest ecological footprint per capita in the world.

2.Extremely Hot Temperatures

The sun is shining in Dubai for more than 300 days out the year. Of course the inhabitants can't control the weather, but the city's dress code doesn't allow people to show very much skin. Imagine having to be covered up during 100� F weather? The people in Dubai must feel disgusting walking around in the blistering heat and not be able to wear a part of shorts or a mini-skirt.

3.Ramadan Applies to Visitors as Well

Respecting the beliefs and customs of other countries is common courtesy, but when it comes to sustenance, a line should be drawn somewhere. If you plan on being in the United Arab Emirates during Ramadan, you must observe the holiday as well. This mean you cannot eat during the day. So when your stomach starts grumbling, you'll just have to deal with it. Visitors, who do not follow the tradition and choose to eat, drink or smoke in public will be given a warning, and if they repeat theoffense they could wind up in jail.

4.No Citizenship

If you're a foreigner, the chances of you becoming a citizen of Dubai are slim to none. The only way to become a citizen in Dubai is to beborn to an Emirati parent, marryan Emirati man or be a pro football player playing for UAE national. Children of foreigners born in Dubai do not have the same rights of local citizenship; instead they assume the nationality of the parents. Only in rare instances will the Dubai ruler grant citizenship to a foreigner who has shown extreme dedication to the city.

5.Speeding is a Sport

Speeding is a huge problem in Dubai. According to a recent study, "Careless driving is identified as the most important factor in RTAs over the period of study, accounting for over 35% of all incidents, while excessive speed was the second most common cause." UAE has six times more deaths from road traffic accidents per year than the United States and Europe. Though this problem is on the rise and has resulted in many deaths no one seems to be doing anything about it.

6.Marte Deborah DalelvAlleged Rape = Jail Time

Rape victims are normally seen as just that; a victim, but in Dubai you're viewed as a criminal. Earlier this year, a Norwegian woman named Marte Deborah Dalelv, 25, was sentenced to 16 months in prison in Dubai for perjury, consensual extramarital sex and alcohol consumption, after reporting an alleged rape to police. The woman had a few drinks with co-workers one night and claims the man who was supposed to help her back to her room raped her. She was held in jail for three days after filing the complaint and was informed to retract her statement to make things 'easier' for her. When the case went to court, the woman went back to original claim that she was raped. Dalelv appealed the conviction and had a hearing set for this month, but she was pardoned in July, after her case caught international media attention. The mere fact that a rape victim winded up in jail is truly disgusting.

7.Liquor License Require At Home

It's understandable to ban liquor from being consumed in public, but what someone does in their own home should be their business. In Dubai, if you want to drink a few alcoholic beverages in your home, you have to own a license. Muslims are not allowed to apply for a liquor licenses. Possession of alcohol without a Ministry of Interior Liquor Permit could result in arrest and/or fines.

8.Fried Lamb's Brain -Nkhaat pane

For a place that only allows pork to be sold in separate sections of designated Western supermarkets, Dubai sure loves some fried lamb's brains. Nkhaat pane (also known as fried lamb's brain) is a delicacy that's highly recommended by the people living in the city. The brain's breading is said to be thin and crispy. The brain itself, however, is glandular and slimy. It's not okay to eat pork, but don't forget to get a plate of lamb's brains when you visit.

9.Slave Labor

Some migrant workers in Dubai are currently dealing withextreme hardship. As soon as the workers land in the area, their passports are confiscated by their employer, preventing them from returning. There are sometimes eight grown men designated to live in one tiny room. Some have called this "a form of modern day slavery." These migrant workers work six days a week for 12 hours a day and only get paid, at most, 160 pounds a month ($254).

10.Immigrants & Labor

Immigrants in Dubai are said to do all of the 'dirty' jobs. Masses of Africans, Indians, Pakistanis, and Filipinos are brought in by labour contractors for the sole purpose of doing all the unwanted jobs. All of the drudge work, serving, cooking, cleaning, and constructionis done by immigrants. This wouldn't be so bad if the people weren't treated like pond scum.

11.Cover Up Those Legs & Tummy

Shopping is a popular pastime in Dubai, but not everything in their stores can be worn freely. If you aren't at the beach or near a pool, wearing anything tight, short, or see-through is considered indecent. This rule goes for both men and women. Both sexes are not allowed to show their chest or stomach in any shape or form. In spite of Dubai's scorching temperatures year-round, those living there will have to remain covered up.

12.Silent Racism

Dubai is a melting pot of races from all over. With more than 200 different nationalities in the area, racism is still an issue there. Several Dubai inhabitants have complained of racist door policies in venues, and discriminatory job ads. Job seekers are almost always asked to submit a photo with their application. Some of the ads go so far as to stipulate the nationality of the applicants they seek. The icing on the cake is that there's an unsaid understanding that the salary offered to potential employees depends on the nationality of the applicant.

13.Put Away those Dancing Shoes

Forget about expressing yourself; you won't see any break-dancers in the streets of Dubai. Unless you're at a licensed venue or in the privacy of your own home, then dancing is considered indecent. If you are seen dancing in public you could get thrown in the slammer. During Ramadan dancing, loud music and live music are all forbidden. In truth, nightclubs usually shut down and the bands go on break during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.

14.Dubai pr0stitutes

Kissing in public is illegal in Dubai, but selling your goodies is apparently A-Okay. There are several bars and five-star hotels in Dubai where "women of the night" are abided. As of May 2010, statistics show that the pr0stitute inhabitants accounts for 30,000 out of a population of about 1.5 million. The irony of it is that sex outside of marriage is also considered illegal in Dubai.

15.No Public Affection

Sometimes when you're out with your significant other, you get the urge to give them a peck. However, if you're in Dubai, this can be a big problem. A public display of affection, which includes petting and kissing, is communally unacceptable. That rule goes for married couples as well. If you are seen doing any of the aforementioned, you are in clear violation of the public decency laws, and can be sent to jail. Holding hands is tolerable for married couples solely. Trying to catch a woman's attention in public and sexual harassment can lead to imprisonment or deportation. These laws give a whole new meaning to the phrase, "get a room."

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