Gay dubai bar
How can a sense of belonging be forged in a setting where one’s existence is forbidden? That is the question that LSE’s Dr Centner and his co-author Harvard’s Manoel Pereira Neto explore in their groundbreaking explore into Dubai’s expatriate gay men’s nightlife.
But it was not an easy topic to research. Dr Centner explains: “It's an illegal, or criminalised, identity and arrange of behaviours and practices, so in a very general feeling, it's a taboo. And taboo subjects are very often under-researched, sometimes because people have a hard time gaining access, gaining that trust, but also because, even if people gain that access, there could be significant repercussions for themselves as researchers, or for the people who are the research participants.
“As two queer researchers, we were competent to enter the worlds of relatively privileged Western gay expatriates. Secrecy is often the norm, but the field was familiar to us, through previous visits and research projects.”
These were indeed ‘parties’ [but] not bars identified as gay. Not a
Not strictly an EK ask, but does anybody who travel to Dubai regularly know where the biggest gay crowds currently exist?
RichL Sep 13, am
I don't reflect you'll find either male lover pub or club in a Muslim country however if anyone wants to prove me wrong.
m3red Sep 13, am
Quote:There is a large scene in dubai but clearly it's not advertised.Originally Posted by RichL
I don't think you'll discover either gay pub or club in a Muslim country however if anyone wants to prove me wrong.
It's not a thread for the ek forum either.Fantasia Club. Check their Facebook page for details.
Check the GLBT forum here, though it can be entire of drama.
I move to the GCC times a year, usually making a pit stop in Dubai.
The party changes every months to evade detection.
In the past the party used to be at the old Dhow Palace ( Club Submarine), this place has closed.
Fantasia is still going on I suppose, but for the most up to meeting information, consult your apps.
The last time I was in Dubai the party was at Hewes Hotel, I am sure this venue has changed.Hi!
The gay-scene in Dubai is really setting off now and tolerance is very high. (maybe not necessarily by the authorities, but by the general general, bars & nightclubs - no problem)
You will see many (especially Asian men) holding hands in Dubai. They include left their families in their house countries, work here and send currency to them after many years of only seeing their wives once a year, I suppose they turn to each other for comfort & companionship. So it's nothing new here.
The modern thing is, however, to see the Western gay collective in full swing at parties all over town. It's not a challenge, as long as you respect the same rules that go for all other couples: this is a Muslim country and widespread shows or tenderness (kissing, groping, etc.) are not appreciated they can even get you thrown out-of bars (me - guilty as charged >cheeky grin) or in trouble with the police if it get's too "raunchy".
Some nightclubs that have (an involuntary) yet happening gay-scene are
Jules Bar - Airport Meridien Hotel (gay Philipino band & singers)
Peppermint Club - Fridays @ Fairmont Hotel (stGay Dubai
The public beach in Jumeirah, or JBR Beach, home to several Western chain hotels (see below) - ©
As you'd look for, the United Arab Emirates is not a particularly gay-friendly destination. It has sodomy laws punishable with imprisonment, but with such a diverse population everyone knows there's plenty of gay locals and visitors. It's also slightly more liberal than other Arab states, with no internet control, although many Western sites are blocked and foreigners have been jailed and deported for simply attending private "gay parties." It's strongly advised that you respect local customs and laws, and elude public displays of tenderness.
The city has a growing and exciting nightlife, mostly frequented by Western expatriates and wealthy Saudis. Obviously there are no gay bars and clubs in town, but everyone mixes at the highest spots, usually connected to hotels. Gay crowds also sit at the cafés of the Dubai Mall, using bluetooth connection on their cell phones to "connect" with others.Gay-Friendlier Beach
The best beach for people-watching and conference people is