These Things You'll Only Find in Dubai

The Western Gap

The citizens of Dubai tolerate a lot from their western tourists, but their policies on public displays of affection are a mainstay. Only married couples are allowed to hold hands in public, but that's generally frowned upon. Any physical contact between members of the opposite sex is prohibited. Sven shaking hands with a member of the opposite sex can land you a prison sentence. 

Even the Cops Have Nice Cars

You won't see a police officer riding around in a normal car in Dubai. Each cop is given a foreign muscle car to both display the city's ample wealth and so they can catch people violating traffic laws in their own muscle cars. However, the crime rate in Dubai is so low that this is rarely an issue. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.