What's life like for LGBTQ people in the United Arab Emirates? Let's take a look at some of the key equality indicators.

Is it legal to be gay?

There are seven separate Emirates that come together to form the United Arab Emirates. The penal code of the United Arab Emirates specifies that same-sex sexual relations between men is an offence punishable by death.

Is there anti-discrimination legislation in place?

No protection — it is illegal to be gay.

Is there marriage equality?

No equality — it is illegal to be gay.

What’s life like for LGBTQ people who live in the United Arab Emirates?

It is illegal to be gay.

Internet access is restricted and monitored. This greatly inhibits LGBT people to identify and community with each other, or access information about LGBT issues or topics of interest.

What’s it like for LGBTQ people who visit the United Arab Emirates?

It is illegal to be gay.

Proceed with extreme caution.