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Most people feel comfortable on the metro at 23:00. That is not permission to be naive: keep bags closed, ignore ‘investment’ strangers, and do not hand a passport to a recruiter you have not verified.

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  • Most people feel comfortable on the metro at 23:00.
  • That is not permission to be naive: keep bags closed, ignore ‘investment’ strangers, and do not hand a passport to a recruiter you have not verified.
  • Women: standard big-city awareness plus local dress sense in malls and government buildings.
  • Do not assume a late Careem is dangerous; do assume a ‘free visa’ ad is.
  • Laws on drugs, alcohol in public, and morality are enforced.
  • Know them before you test them.

Practical notes, not official law. Confirm on ICP, MOHRE, RTA, KHDA and your employer before you act.

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