UAE is more liberal when compared to the other Muslim countries, but there are a few things that you need to remind before visiting that country. Unmarried couples are not allowed as per the law, although it is tolerated to a degree. Recreational drugs are strictly prohibited, and in case you are caught, then you can expect the courts handing down a death sentence, which can't be appealed further. There are things that are illegal, but tolerated to a certain degree. But if you are unlucky enough, then you will be prosecuted for these.
Didn't know about this, I just assumed that they are all strict since Islam is a strict religion that has been following their Qur'an for a long time, not meaning to offend but being more liberal even though your primary faith is strict is a progressive thing to do.
Dubai is quite lax in their way. While they are a Muslim country, they do not feel the need to impose the religion as a matter of state, but rather as a social matter and a question of tradition and manners. Other countries in the area could learn that being flexible with betting, drinking and other "forbidden" activities is a sign of a strong system and not the opposite.
Yes, really, I forgot to say that.
I did a quick search around here and realized that United Arab Emirates and other countries are very religious and strictly follow their faith, for this and other reasons, is no gambling there, and these countries really don't need this to be able to improve their economy
UAE is more liberal when compared to the other Muslim countries, but there are a few things that you need to remind before visiting that country. Unmarried couples are not allowed as per the law, although it is tolerated to a degree. Recreational drugs are strictly prohibited, and in case you are caught, then you can expect the courts handing down a death sentence, which can't be appealed further. There are things that are illegal, but tolerated to a certain degree. But if you are unlucky enough, then you will be prosecuted for these.
I think that rather than luck is a question of knowing when and how you can get away with it. In essence, they are not keen in pushing foreigners to forcibly comply, but they won´t allow an open and public display of rule-breaking behaviour.
I remember the case of a couple that was not married and were working there. They did not hide that fact and they were told that either they married or they could not live together.