1. Debt problems
Dubai is a city known for its enormous skyscrapers and lofty aspirations, yet debt can also become a nightmare there. Unbelievably, the stringent financial regulations of the emirate might result in jail time for failing to pay a check or not making loan payments. Stories of foreigners being forced to leave their expensive cars at the airport in order to avoid debt collectors and possible arrest are not unusual.
However, things are beginning to shift. The government is working to enact policies that are kinder to debtors. Additionally, a few grocery stores in Dubai are currently providing free food to those in need, especially after a decline in travel in 2020–2021 left the supermarkets glutted with food. Thus, in order to avoid any issues, if you’re considering visiting Dubai, make sure you are aware of the financial regulations.