Ryan Centner overme signifint challeng to vtigate how Wtern gay men livg Dubai e their enomic, social and cultural privileg to create muni where they n meet and socialise. Homosexualy is illegal Dubai, so gay men technilly risk portatn, imprisonment and even the ath penalty.
Contents:
- PERIL AND PRIVILEGE: GAY EXPAT NIGHTLIFE DUBAI
- GAY EXPAT REVEALS WHAT ’S LIKE TO LIVE DUBAI WHERE HOMOSEXUALY IS PUNISHABLE BY 10 YEARS PRISON
PERIL AND PRIVILEGE: GAY EXPAT NIGHTLIFE DUBAI
Homosexualy the UAE.
Homosexualy is not jt a taboo subject Dubai – s strictly forbidn and punishable by law. Many LGBT dividuals may chose to vis Dubai or the UAE but is extremely important to be rmed of the nsequenc of beg openly gay this regn. Although one should never have to hi who they are, ’s the only way to travel safely the UAE if you are gay.
Wh harsh and discrimatory laws nmng homosexualy and promotg homophobia the name of relign, one mt nsir the risks que refully. Homosexualy, nducted homosexualy is an illegal act. There is a vibrant unrground gay scene Dubai even though beg gay is a punishable offence.
GAY EXPAT REVEALS WHAT ’S LIKE TO LIVE DUBAI WHERE HOMOSEXUALY IS PUNISHABLE BY 10 YEARS PRISON
If you know the right people and the right plac, one n enjoy the gay scene to a certa extent.
There are no official gay clubs, but lotns of unofficial gay clubs circulate on the Inter and men gather wh ltle fear of the nsequenc. Some claim that the police will simply disperse crowds if a gay club is bted, but other people are fearful that the suatn might be worse. When the police fd out about gay iendly clubs they get shut down fast, people get ported and punishments are likely imposed.
But, ’s not jt the police who are entrappg homosexuals.