Is Dubai prison bad?

Dubai’s prisons are famed for their filthy conditions and brutal treatment of their inmates – with beatings, starvation and overcrowding all too common. But while you might expect prisoners subjected to such torture to be locked up for murder or rape, Brits have been severely punished for seemingly trivial ‘crimes’.

Is Internet allowed in prison?

Internet use in prisons allows inmates to communicate with the outside. However much like the use of mobile phones in prison, internet access without supervision, via a smartphone, is banned for all inmates.

Is swearing legal in UAE?

Swearing in public is completely prohibited in the UAE, with the use of the F-word being a crime, as it “disgraces the honor or the modesty” of a person, according to Article 373 of the UAE Penal Code. Swearing is punishable by up to a year in prison and a fine as high as 10,000 dirhams.

Can you visit someone in jail in Dubai?

The visitor can attend on the days designated for inmates visiting in the Central Prison Administration, Administration of Misdemeanors and Violations Prison and Administration of Women’s Prison, or Juvenile Department, according to the schedule shown in “Additional Information”.

What is it like to live in Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE, located right next to the internationally better-known city of Dubai. With its vast number of employment opportunities, Abu Dhabi attracts people from all over the world. I have had friends living in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai and have visited both Emirates several times.

How long has Abu Dhabi been around?

The country has officially only been around for 49 years, but what the Emirati people have achieved within that time is remarkable. For more on life in Abu Dhabi, check out Helen’s blog and follow her on Instagram.

Why are so many expats moving to Abu Dhabi?

“There are two main draws attracting expats to Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates: the weather and the lack of personal income taxes. Those are definitely some major benefits of the country, and they really are true. The weather is absolutely sublime. It NEVER rains. We’ve seen rain perhaps a handful of times here in 2.5 years.

How hard is it to find a job in Abu Dhabi?

Unfortunately, sometimes finding a job in Abu Dhabi is more about who you know, than what you know. In a nutshell, it’s expensive. Coming from the UK, there are some things which are (relatively) cheap like taxis, fish from the market and karak tea.