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Dubai Police have installed smart cameras across the city to detect motorists who use mobile phones while driving. Offenders will be fined Dh800 and will earn four black points on their licence. The new cameras will also catch motorists who fail to wear seat belts and deviate suddenly from their lanes.
These habits include eating, fixing make-up for women, using mobile phones (speaking, browsing the Internet and texting) and taking photos or videos. Distracted driving is penalised with a Dh800 fine and four black traffic points.
Please Don't Use Your Mobile Phone While Driving
Aside from drivers, a reminder to all passengers: If you notice your designated driver using their mobile phones, kindly remind them about the danger it brings. Using your phone while driving is an offense and you will be fined 200 Dirhams plus 4 black points.
“For example, if a driver accidently jumped a red signal, they will be fined only Dh1,000, per the law, and his car will be impounded for 30 days.”
According to the UAE's federal traffic law, which covers all emirates, light vehicle motorists who run through red signals will be fined Dh1,000 ($272).
Not only is it a criminal offence to drop an F-bomb in public, but it's also against the law to use abusive language in WhatsApp messages – and that includes the 'middle finger' emoji. Under the UAE's cyber crime laws, anyone convicted faces a fine of up to Dhs500,000, a prison sentence, and deportation.
You're quite likely to have your phone swabbed and checked for explosives/drugs upon departure from DXB, but you would be very unlucky to have the contents examined.
Can expats use their own mobile phones in the UAE? You can use your own cell phone provided it is GSM-compatible and unlocked, i.e. not locked onto a specific carrier. Conveniently, this allows you to simply pop in a new SIM card and use your phone on the new network.
Yes, you can bring two iPhones from Dubai to India, but there may be restrictions on the number of items you can bring into the country without paying customs duties or taxes.
According to the Dubai Police website, drivers who fail to abide by lane discipline while operating a light vehicle face a fine of Dh400. The motorist will be alerted with an SMS and a link that will direct them to find the details (see below).
The new law stated that any driver using or holding a cell phone or any other device in hand while driving will pay a fine of approximately 500 Qatari Riyal (QR), which is equivalent to $137 and with no points.
The most important thing to remember when driving in Dubai is to follow the rules: don't tailgate or overtake dangerously, don't text or make a call while driving, always wear a seatbelt, and don't drive on the hard shoulder.
Internet Access Management (IAM) policy
TDRA monitors online content available to users in the UAE and will notify website operators based in the UAE of any potential breaches of the IAM policy.
One must pay customs duty on each extra phone if they plan to bring more than one. Before leaving on a trip, it's a good idea to consult the Indian Customs website or with the Indian embassy or consulate in Dubai to get the most up-to-date information on custom duty laws.
Lithium Batteries: Portable electronic devices
Each passenger is limited to a maximum of 15 personal electronic devices.
WhatsApp, like most free VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol), video calls, and messaging services, is blocked in Dubai and The UAE. This can make it difficult to keep in touch with friends and family back home unless you're willing to pay for a government-approved service like C'Me or BOTIM.
Roaming charges in Dubai can be a significant burden, particularly for those who rely on their mobile phones for communication or work. These charges can accumulate quickly, and visitors may not realise the extent of the costs until they return home.
All the legal documents such as your visa, passport, and supporting documents like your itinerary will be checked in the immigration section. The government officials keep a check on the whereabouts of people arriving in the country.
No, a security inspector- cannot search through a phone or computer. They can require the device be powered up. On the other hand, a Customs officers can search a device and require that you provide any necessary passwords required to open the device.
Fine-owing travellers can now pay court dues at Dubai Airport.
Women tourists can wear cotton dresses, shorts, and skirts if they want to as long as they are long enough to cover the knees. T-shirts and tops can be worn by women if they're half-sleeved but tunics and sleeveless are better avoided. Men should also wear cotton jeans or trousers.
In Dubai, however, you need to be respectful of everyone around you – no matter what perceived cultural, religious, or even class differences there appear to be between you. If you display improper, disrespectful conduct in public, you could fall foul of the law and face a fine, imprisonment, or even deportation.