Is it safe to live in Dubai with my boyfriend?

Question

My boyfriends mom lives in Dubai, and my boyfriend visited recently . he was also offered a job and wants me to come there. I want to but not sure how safe it is. We are for all intents and i hate to use the word but, straight acting and looking. been together for 4 yrs and we are both american . we do not intend on clubbing or acts of affection in public but can and will they do anything if we keep to ourselves at home in Dubai ? I am worried about being arrested. what do they do if you get arrested ? is there a trail or do they book you a flight and send you on your way ? i can not find any real information on this. is it just a public display or is it any type of g*y activity even in your own home

Answer 1

All homosexual activities are illegal in an Islamic state. It is NOT safe for a homosexual in an Islamic state at all. Read this:http://www.ehow.com/how_2205229_gay-life...

"Article 177 of the Penal Code of Dubai imposes imprisonment of up to 10 years on consensual sodomy" according to wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights...

Answer 2

just the suspicion of homosexuality in an area like that is grounds for imprisonment.  there are still areas of the world where something like that can get you killed.  don't do it.