What things are illegal in UAE?

Dubai severely punishes acts that many Western travelers would never even imagine are illegal, including drinking alcohol without a permit, holding hands, sharing a room with someone of the opposite sex other than your spouse, taking pictures of other people, offensive language or gestures, and unsanctioned social

Is using VPN legal in Dubai?

It is legal to use a VPN in the UAE, despite the anti-VPN measures implemented by internet service providers such as Etisalat. Indeed, UAE law says that a VPN is only illegal if its used to commit a crime. The Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) is responsible for internet censorship in the UAE.

Why is Whatsapp banned in Dubai?

Whatsapp and Skype are the Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) of other countries. DU and Etisalat are the two major telecom companies in Dubai. Dubai bans these services for security reasons and to assert their dominance over the Communications and Cybersecurity in the city.