Is Porn Banned in UAE? Alternative Ways to Watch
Is Porn Banned in UAE? This might be a very intriguing question. Whether you are travelling to UAE as a tourist or a resident, You must know and follow the laws and policies such as accessing any explicit content. We will explain to you what the current rules and regulation are and and also the consequences related to it.
Additionally, this article contains guide on how you can safely access such material without the fear of getting apprehended. Continue Reading this Article >>
IS Porn Banned in UAE?
The Short answer is Yes. In fact it is illegal to watch or posses such material in the UAE. The current law prohibits anyone from accessing such explicit material inside UAE and individuals can be fined/jailed.
Although it is very rare that customs and regulation go through your hard drive when you are entering UAE, it is a good precaution to delete any explicit material before entering UAE from your Hard-drive and mobile devices.
You should respect the United Arab Emirate’s law and culture as both Muslims or Non-Muslims are treated equally if found guilty.
How do people Access Porn inside UAE?
All Porn sites are blocked inside UAE. However, there are many ways people still access Porn inside UAE including Group Messages, Public Telegram Channels , VPN’S , TORs etc.
Accessing through Public Channels or Groups are extremely dangerous methods if caught it can land you in jail.
Why are Public Telegram Channels /Group’s Dangerous?
Although accessing Porn in UAE is already illegal. There are even harsher laws for possession/viewing of Child Porn.
Anyone can share video in such Public Channels which might contain Child Porn. Even if you did not watch or intended to view such material you can be charged for possession of Child Porn for just being present in the group/channel.
Individuals found possession of Child Porn are fined AED 1 Million and jailed for minimum 1 Year to 10 Years . So , it is advised that you stay away from such groups/channels.
How Can I Safely Access Porn inside UAE?
To Access Porn inside the UAE you can use VPN’s(Virtual Private Network) . We recommend that you use paid trusted VPNs , VPNs that provide good service at free of cost are very likely to end up selling your browsing history data. Some of good famous VPN are below.
How Do VPNs Work?
When you browse the internet your data is being directly transferred to your Internet Service Provider. The internet service provider may have blocked certain sites from being accessed. However the VPN works as a middle man by encrypting your data and sending/data through the VPN instead of directly through your ISP .This lets you access blocked content and also hides your personal browsing history.
Some of Well Trusted Trusted VPNs
| VPN Name | Price Per Month |
|---|---|
| Proton VPN | AED 39.58 |
| Tunnel Bear | AED 18.36 |
| Express VPN | AED 47.56 |
| Surf Shark | AED 51.38 |
| Nord VPN | AED 47.71 |
Steps to Access Porn in UAE using VPN
- Download and Install the VPN App of your choice on your Phone or extension on your Desktop.
- Open the VPN App/ extension. Look for the Connect Option.
- Most VPNs let you select the server you want to connect to. Click on the server that has a lower latency rate (lower latency – faster data transfer) and connect to it.
- Now, you can access any previously blocked p website through your browser.
- Once you are done viewing, open the app/extension and disconnect the connection.
Conclusion: If found Viewing Porn /Possession of it inside UAE, then it is a highly Punishable act. It is best practice to avoid any explicit material sharing on public group/channel. However, you can use a trusted VPN to access and view material safely.
Disclaimer: This article is for information purpose only, we respect and follow laws and rules set but the government.
