Are homosexual and transgender people safe in Dubai ?

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on 10 Sep 2018

In 2018, is it safe for homosexual and transgender people to live there ? Do you think things are changing ? I recently heard some people saying it’s very safe and laws have changed, and some outdated articles says it’s illegal (I can’t find a recent one), so I don’t really know...

Anonymous (not verified) on 13 Sep 2018 - 10:40

Hi - here are some articles which might answer your questions. It seems like it's officially illegal, but in reality there's a big gay scene in Dubai.

LGBT rights in the United Arab
Aussie expat reveals what it's like to be gay in Dubai
The UAE's position on gay rights is actually surprisingly progressive

Anonymous (not verified) on 18 Sep 2018 - 19:05

It’s still illegal

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