British Tourist Causes Stir On Social Media After Complaining About Dubai Dress Code
The ensemble worn by the complaining tourist [Photo: Twitter]
A British woman called Renee, and known Twitter as @esiuoleener, has upset numerous people after complaining about the dress code in Dubai. In the Emirate, and indeed throughout the Middle East, it’s considered respectful for women to cover their knees and shoulders in public areas.
But Renee ignored the signs posted in the Dubai Mall during a trip to the shopping centre - and instead posted a video on Twitter about the “judgement” she had been receiving for opting to wear a plunging, and short, outfit.
“This country is just way too judgmental,” she says in the video, which has since been deleted. “Look, they’re all staring.”
But while Renee received a fair few likes for her video, she was also slammed for her lack of consideration.
“Is because is a Islamic country you fool, they dress modestly, if you can’t handle that don’t go there is that simple,” responded one Twitter user.
“It’s not being judgmental it’s just disrespectful to the culture,” added another.
Another person, who lives in Dubai, posted a photo of the mall’s dress code instructions, adding, “Actually, you’re violating the rules; yes it’s not the norm here. Culture yourself before you complain.”
A plaque, visible at the entrance to the Dubai Mall [Photo: Twitter]
However, other users could see nothing wrong with Renee’s outfit. “What’s wrong with her dress? Hundreds of people wear short dresses out there in public,” tweeted one person. "She’s not naked and what she’s wearing has nothing wrong with it,” added someone else.
Other people used the opportunity to enquire about the laws in Dubai and similar destinations.
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