Best gay bars in dubai

Gay Travel to Dubai: safety tips, bars, clubs & hotels

A s you'd expect, the United Arab Emirates is not a particularly gay-friendly destination. It has sodomy laws punishable with imprisonment, but with such a diverse population everyone knows there's plenty of gay locals and visitors. It's also slightly more liberal than other Arab states, with no internet control, although many Western sites are blocked and foreigners have been jailed and deported for simply attending private "gay parties.

The bar has a growing and exciting nightlife, mostly frequented by Western expatriates and wealthy Saudis. Obviously there are no gay bars and clubs in town, but everyone mixes at the top spots, usually connected to hotels. The best beach for people-watching and meeting people is the public Jumeirah beach by the Hilton hotel JBR Beach see belowalthough it's important that you be discreet and respectful, and beware of the undercover police looking for "indecent acts.

There are obviously no gay hotels in Dubai, but in order to feel safer and be surrounded by like-minded people, you may want to stay at Western chains close to Jumeirah beach. Here are your options:. This is as close as you get to Jumeirah Beach. Here you can wake up and fall asleep to sea views, as the rooms have balconies overlooking the beach.

To get to the sand you just have to walk a few feet, and there's also an outdoor pool and sauna open throughout the year. It has its own sandy beach, but the public beach is just a short walk away. Some of the rooms face the sea, while others look out to The Walk. It has a gym and a sizeable outdoor pool.

For true 5-star service, choose this resort which is just a 2-minute walk from the beach. It gay a spa, outdoor pools, a gym, and outdoor restaurants. Look for the hotel or apartment that best matches your budget, type of trip or personality. You may guarantee your reservation but do NOT pay anything at the time of booking.

Payments are only made at the property, and there are no booking fees. Most hotels and apartments allow cancellations with no penalty if done up to 24 or 48 hours in advance. You'll see that information at the time of booking and again in the confirmation email: Search for Dubai hotels or Dubai apartments.

Look for the right type of accommodation at the right place and at the right price for you: Hotels Apartments Hostels. Enjoy best admission at many of the top attractions and dinner cruises, and get a dubai guidebook and map : Tourist Card. The most convenient way to reach your hotel from the airport and back: Transfers.

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