Originally Posted by purns74
Thinking of working in Dubai any tips or previous experience from anyone?????
Below is info on previous experience /Tips
Two Filipino expat workers who were arrested on Christmas Day for drinking wine without an alcohol licence and disturbing the peace have had their three month jail sentences quashed by a UAE appeals court, it was reported.
The petrol pump attendants were arrested early on December 25 by police following a complaint from a Syrian neighbour and admitted they had started their festive celebrations at 3am with bottles of wine.
An Al Ain court had originally sentenced them to three months in jail, followed by deportation, for drinking alcohol without a licence and disturbing the peace, but the Al Ain Appeals Court this week overturned the convictions, Dubai’s 7DAYS newspaper reported.
“We are very, very happy... They have been freed and we didn’t expect a good result. Now they can get on with their lives,” a family member of one of the defendants was quoted as saying..
Brits' Guide for a Troublefree UAE Christmas
On the 1st day of Christmas the British Embassy said to me; “You can be arrested for being under the influence of alcohol.”
On the 2nd day of Christmas the consular team said to me; “ If you do not have a liquor license, apply for one today! ”
On the 3rd day of Christmas the consular team said to me; “Do not drink and drive.”
On the 4th day of Christmas the lawyer said to me; “The legal age for drinking alcohol is 21!
On the 5th day of Christmas my friend said to me; “If I have overdone it, please send me home.”
On the 6th day of Christmas my neighbour said to me; “Please keep the noise down.”
On the 7th day of Christmas my teenager said to me; “I must make sure that my parents know exactly where I am.”
On the 8th day of Christmas my boss said to me; “Enjoy the Christmas office parties but do not do anything that you will regret in the morning.”
On the 9th day of Christmas my taxi driver said to me; “ I will drive you home, but please be respectful or I’ll drop you at the Police instead.”
On the 10th day of Christmas the Police said to me; “Keep social media clean otherwise it can get you into trouble.”
On the 11th day of Christmas the local hospital said to me; “Make sure it’s a Merry Christmas, take care out there.”
On the 12th day of Christmas the British Ambassador said to me; “Seasons Greetings! Know your limits!”