I was reading a gut-wrenching article about the slavery & suffering behind the facade of glass & steel that adorns the skyline of Dubai. Dubai probably is the one country that quite literally took slavery to the tallest point in man kind. Ironically, that is a new low. Probably the lowest one can stoop down too. Yet, behind the pretentious stuff that is in every corner of Dubai, let us admit it is one of the acceptably tolerant societies that isn't on the lines of other countries in the Gulf region. Even the neighbouring kingdom of Abu Dhabi is quite savage in its approach to modern day human issues.
But, there was an interesting point I read about gay life in Dubai as to how it is a heaven for gay Arabs. It is 'illegal' to be gay in Dubai, just like in several other countries. However, there isn't really any stringent punishment like in other Gulf countries. Occasionally, the police busts gay parties & lets the people go. But, Saudi Arabia is, as usual, the worst when it comes to gay laws.
However, suppression breeds desperation. The laws are so screwed up & the women are always hidden from men and the men need to rub their skin against something! Homosexuality is thus a very common thing among Arabs in Saudi Arabia. Nobody talks about it yet, they practice it. It is even more cringe-worthy to learn that they target boys between 17-21 to be "used" for their pleasure. So, whoever develops a taste for men due to continuous "ab"use need to find other places to live once they cross that age. Dubai is a heaven for such people.
As an Asian, I have my own reservations about Arab men because most of them are extremely racist & almost everybody hates Asians & especially Indians. The reasons are unknown. Maybe it is jealousy or the dark skin or sometimes the genuine cheapness some Indians inadvertently practice & exhibit. Whatever the reasons are, hate is a strong emotion.
One lesson is clearly evident. The more someone tries to suppress it, the more it actually grows. No pun intended. I have had my own share of beautiful experiences in Dubai with men and that I will reserve for another post. But, what I have been reading is blowing my mind out.
1. The Kingdom of the closet
2. Saudi Gay Scene
3. Why is homosexuality on the rise in Saudi Arabia, an Islamic country?
4.
But, there was an interesting point I read about gay life in Dubai as to how it is a heaven for gay Arabs. It is 'illegal' to be gay in Dubai, just like in several other countries. However, there isn't really any stringent punishment like in other Gulf countries. Occasionally, the police busts gay parties & lets the people go. But, Saudi Arabia is, as usual, the worst when it comes to gay laws.
However, suppression breeds desperation. The laws are so screwed up & the women are always hidden from men and the men need to rub their skin against something! Homosexuality is thus a very common thing among Arabs in Saudi Arabia. Nobody talks about it yet, they practice it. It is even more cringe-worthy to learn that they target boys between 17-21 to be "used" for their pleasure. So, whoever develops a taste for men due to continuous "ab"use need to find other places to live once they cross that age. Dubai is a heaven for such people.
As an Asian, I have my own reservations about Arab men because most of them are extremely racist & almost everybody hates Asians & especially Indians. The reasons are unknown. Maybe it is jealousy or the dark skin or sometimes the genuine cheapness some Indians inadvertently practice & exhibit. Whatever the reasons are, hate is a strong emotion.
One lesson is clearly evident. The more someone tries to suppress it, the more it actually grows. No pun intended. I have had my own share of beautiful experiences in Dubai with men and that I will reserve for another post. But, what I have been reading is blowing my mind out.
1. The Kingdom of the closet
2. Saudi Gay Scene
3. Why is homosexuality on the rise in Saudi Arabia, an Islamic country?
4.
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