Dubai guides beahviour

Last weekend Dubai announced its new guidelines for public behaviour, in an attempt to further balance the native culture and values with the recent insurgence of western tourism, norms and behaviour.
Although not yet law, media outlets detailed the list of no-no’s- covering dancing and playing loud music in public, pubic displays of romantic affection, dress codes (especially for women), swearing, and drinking alcohol outside licensed premises.
Dubai holds a unique position in the contemporary world: it is the place where a conservative Islamic East meets a liberal West. Dubai has often been the centre of controversy as it struggles to contend with the mix of cultures and public behaviour whilst representing itself as ‘the place to be’ for western tourism and enterprise. Recent headlines have centred on a British couples’ prosecution for having sex on a Dubai beach, and, offence has been taken to the more revealing dress of visitors.
It is unlikely that the restrictions will have any impact on the many resorts and nightclubs of Dubai.