UAE Relaxes Laws; Allows Unmarried Couples To Stay Together. The UAE Government announced changes in the countrys Islamic personal laws. As per the new rule, unmarried couples in UAE will now be permitted to stay together. The new move is an effort to improve the living standards of the residents in the country.

Can you travel to Dubai with your boyfriend?

Sexual relationships or unmarried couples cohabiting is illegal in Dubai. Cohabiting, including in hotels, is also illegal, however most hotels in Dubai do not enforce an only married couples rule. The luxury hotels which mostly cater to foreigners are especially relaxed.