[onewhippedpuppy]

My wife’s sister and her husband live in Qatar (oil and gas job) and have visited Dubai a couple of times. Her sister has said that outside of areas that are tailored to expats (like their condo complex) it’s best to go out with your husband. She doesn’t have to wear a burka but women are expected to dress conservatively. Drinking is allowed in your home or at western hotels if you aren’t Muslim. Overall she says it’s clean and safe but I think the experience is very dependent on where you go.