We've all seen pictures, such as the one posted above, showing the incredible contruction going on in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The place is absolutely beautiful and the government there is working hard to market the place as THE hot spot for well-to-do jetsetters to vacation.
This commercial enterprise, however, does not necessarily blend well with the country's strong Muslim values. The conflict between western capitalism and ancient muslim beliefs is hard to reconcile to begin with, but the haords of western tourists going there for vacation can strain these tensions further.
Case in point: Two british tourists (one male, one female) met at an "all you can drink" champaigne bar, got looped and then decided to dance horizontally on the beach sand. Upset locals called the police and they were arrested.
While admitting to being hammered and overly-amorous, they deny doing the nasty. In any event, their little cuddle landed them a $272 US fine, three months in a Dubai jail, and automatic deportation upon their release.
Today's lesson: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
When in Dubai, keep your darn hands to yourself!
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