How safe is Dubai for travel/study abroad?

Assuming the traveler dresses conservatively, makes prudent choices and knows some of the native language, and "did the homework".

How safe is Dubai for travel/study abroad?
i live in Dubai n its ABSOLUTELY safe 4 spending vacations , working and studying here.


u jus hafta follow the rules of the city like u arent allowed 2 eat or drink out in the open during ramadan and jus basically knw the culture.


Many westerners come to spend their holidays and even live here. u dun need to worry much abt coming here.
Reply:Lets put it this way. Dubai is the safest city in the Middle East.
Reply:safe i have there 2 or 3 times just as long as you do not do anything dumb you will be just fine but a word of advice don:t trust them to much always have a way out and what sex you are makes a big difference woman don:t have much say there don:t trust them if you are a woman ok


good luck
Reply:Dubai is definately safe!


I've been there many times for vacation, and there are so many tourists that speak english and wear normal american clothing that you easily fit in.