Dubai crackdown on immorality – Tourist arrests make the news
0 Comments Published by Dubai Expat August 1st, 2008 in Living, Moving, News, People, Tourism.There has been plenty of media outcry and reports in international media about the recent arrest of tourists claimed to be engaging in intercourse on a public beach. Dubai is also taking strong measures to police the city to target and eradicate other so-called immoral behaviour. See CNN report below:
This is a dilemma indeed for the growing economic powerhouse. Just how does a city that is so essentially grounded with traditional religious values balance its image, laws and enforcement with the demands of a growing tourist economy? Dubai has every right to ensure its values are not breached and visitors ought to be mindful that they are in a country that has certain beliefs and traditions. But just how this equilibrium will be achieved in practical terms remains to be seen…for now, the tension prevails.
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