So after reading about the 18yo note imprisoned for a relationship with a 17yo in Dubai, and this is far from the first case etc (I mean there is a whole charity for this) why do people choose to go there for holiday?
Please don't read this as abusive or slander but unless you had family to go there what is the appeal or attraction? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Never wanted to go. The World Cup in Qatar was also the wrong thing to do.
I’ve heard people rave about the flights and standard of service, but basically it’s air conditioned high end hotels, shopping malls and restaurants and I don’t quite see the attraction of it |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Civil and human rights are being violated in countries all over the world. Why visit any of them? Do you worry about human rights violations in this country as passionately?"
Human rights are part of the reason I didn't return to Philippines or China when I was doing my teaching English abroad period.
I found Egypt quite uncomfortable to be in at times however the reason I was there was to dive very specific wrecks.
I just don't see why Dubai UAE etc are being pitched as family holiday resorts, what is the appeal and facilities. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Never wanted to go. The World Cup in Qatar was also the wrong thing to do.
"
I assume you know that Qatar and the UAE are two different countries right? It’s like comparing the UK to the USA. The people might look similar to a racist ( mostly white skin and funny clothes) but culturally they are miles apart
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"I think it's a mistake to visit countries without making yourself aware of their laws and the consequences of breaking them.
"
This ^
What people don’t seem to realise about the UAE is that if you break the law, owe someone money, have an unpaid parking ticket etc and try and leave you will be detained until it’s fully resolved.
This is how the society functions so well and there’s practically no crime or violence , no theft, scams fraud etc it’s not tolerated.
The age of consent for sex outside of marriage is 18 and this guy broke the law and the family complained so he will certainly be detained until it’s resolved , there are no exceptions for any type of criminals , everything is done following the proper process.
It’s highly unlikely he will go to prison for this , if he does maybe a year or two max, but the process will be followed to investigate any crime
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Never wanted to go. The World Cup in Qatar was also the wrong thing to do.
I assume you know that Qatar and the UAE are two different countries right? It’s like comparing the UK to the USA. The people might look similar to a racist ( mostly white skin and funny clothes) but culturally they are miles apart
"
They’re run in the same way by the same sorts of people. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
» Add a new message to this topic
