- Public displays of affection should be minimal – holding hands is acceptable but kissing and hugging in public is not. - Noise disruptions, bad language, making obscene gestures and showing disrespect in any way to Dubais religion or its leaders are all forbidden and may land you in legal trouble.

Can you cuddle in Dubai?

The Dubai code states: “Holding hands for a married couple is tolerated but kissing and petting are considered an offence to public decency. “Public displays of affection, as well as sexual harassment or randomly addressing women in public places, is liable to be punished by imprisonment or deportation.”