Traveling to UAE: To Bring or Not to Bring?

[joli160]

UAE and Middle East countries like Oman, Qatar and Bahrain are the safest countries in the world.
No petty crime or gangs. I wish my country was as safe .

[Bizcut1]

Have fun!

[DoctorA]

Been there a few times, one of the safest places I’ve been to. You should be fine

[grimps]

I'm living in Dubai and working in Abu Dhabi , this is the safest place in the world to wear a nice watch.
Since I've lived here I've started buying a few PM pieces that I'd never dare wear back in the UK

[Johndong888]

Originally Posted by SBWOLLMAN

Dear TRF Members,



I will be traveling to Abu Dhabi, UAE for the first time and would like to know other's experiences/thoughts regarding bringing a timepiece from the USA to the UAE. Any issues/safety concerns? Or, in your opinion, is it best to leave the timepiece behind and enjoy it upon returning home?

Rolex would be way too low key for UAE. You need to bring out the BIG boys!


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[ironnie7i]

You won’t have any issues in the UAE. I travel to Dubai often and my Rolex looks like a cheap time piece compared to what you’ll spot there. Wear it well and take some pics for us. You’ll see many citizen and residents wearing amazing watches!!


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[Watcheroo]

You have nothing to worry about in the UAE. You could wear literally any watch without concern

[WatchLurv]

UAE is safe. Period. I've worn every gold watch under the sun there and no one bats an eye.

Although there are a lot of fakes around, UAE is safe to flex in.

UAE is one of the places in the world I'd wear a gold watch and not worry one bit. Singapore and Hong Kong being up there too.

Chances of a mugging is slim to none.

[lucid]

Well it's your choices, i haven't actually been in UAE but i would say it's totally up to you.

[watchdawg]

Originally Posted by grimps

I'm living in Dubai and working in Abu Dhabi , this is the safest place in the world to wear a nice watch.
Since I've lived here I've started buying a few PM pieces that I'd never dare wear back in the UK

The only risk you have is the drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

[Fire bloke]

All of the main middle east countries such as UAE and Saudi are safe when it comes to theft. They have a great justice and deterant system. In that a Thief will never steal twice
As it's very hard to work as a Thief with no Hands

[APPRF]

Originally Posted by Fire bloke

All of the main middle east countries such as UAE and Saudi are safe when it comes to theft. They have a great justice and deterant system. In that a Thief will never steal twice
As it's very hard to work as a Thief with no Hands

Not true. Only Saudi cut hands. Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar have a similar judicial , and punitive system as the west. A robber will go to jail, and most will come out and commit more crimes exactly like the west.

[Fire bloke]

Originally Posted by APPRF

similar justice, and punitive system as the west. A robber will go to jail, and most will come out and commit more crimes exactly like the west.

There is now no justice....the British system does not work.

[soran]

UAE is very safe. Not sure what you will bring but you'll probably see tons of heavier pieces around you

[Ragnarok]

Originally Posted by pam66

you can walk there with a PP grandmaster chime and you would be super-fine.

So you have seen the recent auction...

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[Yaz]

Originally Posted by jimmytamp

I live in Abu Dhabi for 11 years, haven’t got any problems walking anywhere with my Rolex watches.

Pepsi during the day:


Coke at night


Kermit on other night:



Cheers


Watch Lover

GMT-T-T-T-T !!!
I love it !

Yeah it is usually safe there.
I have already travelled there with my Rolexes without any problems...

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by othertbone

It's a watch brother. I always travel with a modest watch when I go anywhere, not my most expensive pieces.

[grimps]

Originally Posted by watchdawg

The only risk you have is the drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

That's true , too many idiots in stupid cars on that highway

[Ristretto]

You will be safe, wear your rolex at all times 24/7