Unmarried couples in Dubai Sexual relationships or unmarried couples cohabiting is illegal in Dubai. Cohabiting, including in hotels, is also illegal, however most hotels in Dubai do not enforce an only married couples rule. The luxury hotels which mostly cater to foreigners are especially relaxed.

Can unmarried couples stay together in Dubai?

The UAE Government announced changes in the countrys Islamic personal laws. As per the new rule, unmarried couples in UAE will now be permitted to stay together. The new law is effective immediately.

Can I kiss my wife in Dubai?

The Dubai code states: “Holding hands for a married couple is tolerated but kissing and petting are considered an offence to public decency. “Public displays of affection, as well as sexual harassment or randomly addressing women in public places, is liable to be punished by imprisonment or deportation.”

What is considered rude in Dubai?

Swearing. Dubai is very conservative when it comes to bad language. Swearing, profanities, insults and all kind of vulgar language are considered obscene acts - as is making rude gestures - and offenders can be fined or jailed.