New Dress Code rules for Dubai?
Mar 15th 2009, 9:19 am
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Mar 15th 2009, 9:20 am
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Re: New Dress Code rules for Dubai?
It is different to "have a word in someone's ear" than to publicly admonish someone on their apparel. I agree that if you have friends coming to visit then it is a good idea to advise them on what is appropriate, but it is not your place to play community police officer...
It wasn't really difficult tbh Weescot-went with one of our designers' wives
to collect kids from school- British Curriculum but many, many nationalities
including Emiratis.It was during Ramadan and I saw this silly bint in a strapless top and pelmet waiting to collect her kids.It was just too much!
Not as if she didn't know about Ramadan either given they apparently change class times to suit fasting etc.
I simply asked her if she thought she was dressed appropo.....
To me it was as if she didn't give a monkeys and that annoyed me.
Hey ho.....
I know I know, you find it incredible to think moi could be so gobby
to collect kids from school- British Curriculum but many, many nationalities
including Emiratis.It was during Ramadan and I saw this silly bint in a strapless top and pelmet waiting to collect her kids.It was just too much!
Not as if she didn't know about Ramadan either given they apparently change class times to suit fasting etc.
I simply asked her if she thought she was dressed appropo.....
To me it was as if she didn't give a monkeys and that annoyed me.
Hey ho.....
I know I know, you find it incredible to think moi could be so gobby
Mar 15th 2009, 9:27 am
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Re: New Dress Code rules for Dubai?
this is what too me aback - her "pants police" attitude - it was in a very public place, and whilst she was polite, she was very condescending, which for anyone that knows me - is not a smart thing to do....
I can understand why you said something. During Ramadan is particualrly insensitive and disrespectful. That would have annoyed me too. I have been tempted several times to say something from time to time to complete strangers as I am sensitive to the offence some of Western dress pose. But like Mata Hari, have restrained myself. Being non-confrontational is also a cultral consideration I try to observe (except in traffic when I am cut up...!!!)
I can understand why you said something. During Ramadan is particualrly insensitive and disrespectful. That would have annoyed me too. I have been tempted several times to say something from time to time to complete strangers as I am sensitive to the offence some of Western dress pose. But like Mata Hari, have restrained myself. Being non-confrontational is also a cultral consideration I try to observe (except in traffic when I am cut up...!!!)
Ah yes that old chestnut :avoid confrontation while we master manipulation....
Was never invited back on the school run though!
Mar 15th 2009, 1:59 pm
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Re: New Dress Code rules for Dubai?
Under the coexistence heading the policy promised that exercising personal freedoms is available to all, but stressed the ban on insults and verbal abuse and insults, and considered all kinds of hand signals or obscene gestures or aggressive offense generally carries a fine and imprisonment, with the need to respect all of the columns in the all places, and to provide the elderly and people with special needs, pregnant women, and avoid loud conversations or laughing loudly or whistling.
http://www.emaratalyoum.com/Articles...799102e9e.aspx
http://www.emaratalyoum.com/Articles...799102e9e.aspx
Also something in there about presenting information or rumours that can disrupt public security is at risk of a crime.
Of course the laws probably leave a lot of ambiguity just like any good sharia country so they can be twisted to suit the wanker that wants you busted.
Now this ****ing country really is turning into a police state.
Having said all that though.... most announcements about big changes in this country usually start of ridiculous and are then clarified by another 10 statements from various departments and sheikh's.
Mar 15th 2009, 2:23 pm
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Re: New Dress Code rules for Dubai?
Wrong... it isn't a free country. Clue - ruling families in each Emirate and no elections... been that way for hundreds of years....although by modern regional standards it appears more free.
From FCO country profile of UAE:
The UAE's system of government is enshrined in the 1971 constitution. It consists of the Federal Supreme Council (consisting of the rulers of the seven Emirates), a President and Vice President (elected by the Supreme Council for a five year term), a Council of Ministers and a 40-strong Federal National Council (drawn from representatives of all seven Emirates).
From FCO country profile of UAE:
The UAE's system of government is enshrined in the 1971 constitution. It consists of the Federal Supreme Council (consisting of the rulers of the seven Emirates), a President and Vice President (elected by the Supreme Council for a five year term), a Council of Ministers and a 40-strong Federal National Council (drawn from representatives of all seven Emirates).
Mar 16th 2009, 7:01 am
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Re: New Dress Code rules for Dubai?
Personally I think live and let live...it's not for me to start telling people how to dress appropriately in shopping malls or anywhere else and I would never start offering that kind of advice to strangers. We're supposed to be the laidback, free-thinking ones.....
Apr 7th 2009, 8:21 pm
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Re: New Dress Code rules for Dubai?
i absolutely totally agree, I find the subject of what you can/can not wear extremely confusing and to be honest I too feel that I should wear what i feel is appropriate, having said that I don't think you'd see me wearing a bikini or a skirt up to my waist in a shopping mall but then again I wouldn't wear that here in the uk!!! I think dressing appropriately shouldn't necessarily mean you have to completely give up your own unique style and preference, the key is to improvise!!!
Apr 7th 2009, 9:24 pm
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Re: New Dress Code rules for Dubai?
It was a British woman (in an abaya) and it was in Marina Mall Abu Dhabi. I was so taken aback as I had worn the same outfit several times to the same Mall, so I did respond frankly (perhaps a little too frankly). Furthermore, this is the third muslim country I have lived in, know enough of the culture and and know my comfort levels when it comes to dress and attracting "attention". My shoulders and cleavage were covered.... so assume it must have been the knees that prompted the comment.
If it had come from an Emirati, I would have gracefully taken her "feedback" - although I doubt an Emirati woman would ever have been so direct in such a public place to a stranger. But it has made me re-think shopping wardrobe ....
If it had come from an Emirati, I would have gracefully taken her "feedback" - although I doubt an Emirati woman would ever have been so direct in such a public place to a stranger. But it has made me re-think shopping wardrobe ....
Apr 9th 2009, 4:38 am
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Re: New Dress Code rules for Dubai?
How on earth anyone could call a country "free" that has laws against blasphemy, extra-marital sex, homsexuality, dress and rude gestures is beyond me...probably don't even know what freedom is...it's not being able to drive a big car and go to Barasti every weekend that's for sure!
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Apr 9th 2009, 9:54 am
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Re: New Dress Code rules for Dubai?
Norm.....but we all are born as Muslims...and then we become kuffir..don't tell me you did not know that...
Apr 10th 2009, 1:40 pm
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Re: New Dress Code rules for Dubai?
Non muslim, unbeliever. Seems to be a number of interpretations.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question...5021901AAuxQIY
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question...5021901AAuxQIY
Apr 10th 2009, 2:08 pm
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Re: New Dress Code rules for Dubai?
Indeed, it's one of the better dictatorships in the region - hardly free in most senses of the word.
How on earth anyone could call a country "free" that has laws against blasphemy, extra-marital sex, homsexuality, dress and rude gestures is beyond me...probably don't even know what freedom is...it's not being able to drive a big car and go to Barasti every weekend that's for sure!
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How on earth anyone could call a country "free" that has laws against blasphemy, extra-marital sex, homsexuality, dress and rude gestures is beyond me...probably don't even know what freedom is...it's not being able to drive a big car and go to Barasti every weekend that's for sure!
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Objection your honour, it´s not a dictatorship without a dictator...I would call it a feudal country perhaps but basically it´s about clan rule.
But of course not a "free" country in a western sense..but western values are retreating all over the globe anyway.
Most notably in the west I´m afraid..
Apr 10th 2009, 4:27 pm
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Re: New Dress Code rules for Dubai?
Like you said, they would not be as upfront about it in public. Although we do try to be culturally sensitive, maybe even the best of us are not doign enough...? There are certainly people who give everyone a bad name.