the law in abu dhabi

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Crime and punishment

Offence: Public display of affection
Punishment: Warning or fine (deportation in severe cases)

Offence: Alcohol consumption outside designated areas
Punishment: Fine or jail

Offence: Buying alcohol without an alcohol licence
Punishment: Fine or jail

Offence: Driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs
Punishment: Fine, jail and/or deportation and car confiscation

Offence: Drug consumption or possession
Punishment: Fine, jail, deportation or a death sentence

Offence: Lack of respect for Islam’s customs/symbols
Punishment: Fine or jail

Offence: Vulgar language
Punishment: Fine or jail

Offence: Littering or spitting
Punishment: Warning or fine

Offence: A pet fouling public areas
Punishment: Warning or fine

Offence: Damaging public facilities
Punishment: Fine

Eight simple rules

1 You can’t live in the UAE without a visa.
2 Pedestrians have right of way on zebra crossings.
3 Your company is not permitted to withhold your passport.
4 Dress code is important in the UAE.You can be denied entrance to official or government buildings if your clothing is inappropriate.
5 Loud music and dancing is forbidden in public parks, beaches or residential areas.
6 Don’t take photos, especially of women and families, in public without their permission.
7 Rude gestures and swearing are considered a serious public offence and could result in fines, imprisonment or deportation.
8 Residents must show respect for the symbols of the UAE’s rulers, flag and national emblem. The abuse of any of those symbols is a crime punishable by law.