Eid shopper arrested for visiting Dubai Mall in his underwear
Police officials have branded an Eid shopper “shameful” after he was arrested while strolling around Dubai Mall wearing nothing but his underwear during a 4am shopping trip.
An undercover officer on patrol in the mall spotted the brash behavior on Sunday morning and detained the 20-year-old Emirati.
The officer said that when he quizzed the shopper, the man said he had gone to the mall in just his shoes and white pants “for fun”.
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Police officials have branded an Eid shopper “shameful” after he was arrested while strolling around Dubai Mall wearing nothing but his underwear during a 4am shopping trip
Colonel Ahmad Al Murri, from Dubai CID, said: “He claimed that he was trying to be funny and show some kind of power during over Eid Al Adha. He wasn’t under the influence of alcohol or any drugs. He claimed it was for fun.
“This is not acceptable behaviour. It’s shameful. This man is supposed to set a good example, especially with Dubai celebrating Eid with 24-hour mall openings. Anyone who tries to be funny in this way will be punished. We will stand strong against such behaviour.”
Colonel Al Murri added: “We will not be easy on such offenders.”
He said the suspect was arrested and taken to Bur Dubai Police Station. A photo of the man and two clothed friends, left, has been circulating on social networking sites and via BlackBerry Messenger.
Dubai Police also tweeted about his arrest, and Twitter users in the UAE were quick to respond. One said: “I’m for arresting him. It’s not an acceptable act.”
Another tweeted: “Maybe the tailor didn’t finish his Eid candoura! (sic)” The Emirati has been referred to public prosecution and charged with indecent exposure.
Comments
by thebeesknees
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 9:57PM
“What about all the other scantily clad ( wearing very little at all, including micro-skirts, see-through mini-dresses, and even bikinis and speedos) to the mall. it seems a whole load of whoo-haa over this young lad, but we turn a blind eye to all the other people whether holidaying here in Dubai or otherwise living here as expats, despite the signs notifying people to wear proper attire at the malls....”
by RaniaUAE
Wednesday, October 31 2012, 3:16PM
“Call it a protest for gender equality :) yesterday I saw two girls at Deira CC and was wondering how to call the piece of clothing they were wearing - short skirts? wide belts? Women are leading when it comes to bad taste and ignoring the dressing etiquette. And yes, I am a woman.”
by DIWATA
Tuesday, October 30 2012, 6:25PM
“they are thinking that Dubai Mall is an extension of their house ... what a big house they have.. c",)”
by NewCrunch
Tuesday, October 30 2012, 4:41PM
“well, it could have been worse ..... :))”
by WheelieBinDxb
Tuesday, October 30 2012, 2:01PM
“Well, if you are going to have malls open for 24 hours a day...”
by ComConM
Tuesday, October 30 2012, 11:25AM
“"Anyone who tries to be funny...will be punished" - dont agree with the guy's actions, but that qoute from the cop is priceless :D”
by djoanes1
Tuesday, October 30 2012, 10:47AM
“If the man wants to walk around in his pants, where is the harm? Leave him to it.”
by Sharon Siacon
Tuesday, October 30 2012, 9:41AM
“Timing quite wrong, if he gone at rush hour full of people, might be ,he would feel ashmed. Fun for him, and not for the police. He just want to be different , now hes on news . Parents will bail him out.”
by DIWATA
Tuesday, October 30 2012, 9:27AM
“its not fun.. going to mall with that kind of appearance.. have shame on yourself .. especially his an Emirati he should be the model of other people young men... lets see what will be the verdict on him since he is an Emirati.. hope it will be a tough one...”
by realnorthern
Tuesday, October 30 2012, 6:36AM
“Have to admit, quite funny....
All we must do now is wait for ANON to add his inept comments and we have a full house!”