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SBWOLLMAN · 12 November 2019, 05:08 AM

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?

polaris72 · 12 November 2019, 05:14 AM

You will be fine.

Helmi · 12 November 2019, 05:16 AM

Uae is very safe generally. Just take the normal safety precautions. You'll be fine

othertbone · 12 November 2019, 05:16 AM

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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?

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

pam66 · 12 November 2019, 05:18 AM

Quote:

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?

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

Chewbacca · 12 November 2019, 05:18 AM

You’re a male (guessing) going to an emirate kingdom with an ever present national security infrastructure.

I think you’re ok as long as you don’t drink or start a revolution.

nnigel46 · 12 November 2019, 05:22 AM

You will be totally fine the law out there is very strict they don’t play when it comes to crime when I went I had absolutely no problems

Tomas Eriksson · 12 November 2019, 05:22 AM

It’s safer than where you are coming from, you can bring whatever watch you like.

TswaneNguni · 12 November 2019, 05:28 AM

watchdawg · 12 November 2019, 05:32 AM

You have nothing to worry about. You are safer in Abu Dhabi than where you are coming from.

huba01 · 12 November 2019, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomas Eriksson

It’s safer than where you are coming from, you can bring whatever watch you like.

This

APPRF · 12 November 2019, 06:34 AM

Crime against tourists is practically nonexistent in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi, Oman. You can wear any watch any time anywhere.

jimmytamp · 12 November 2019, 07:13 AM

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

jimmytamp · 12 November 2019, 07:16 AM

Oh, they even serve alcohol at bars and hotel’s restaurants...

Have a great time in UAE!!

Cheers...

Watch Lover

aayates · 12 November 2019, 07:20 AM

Simple insurance is the key; not expensive and no worries to wear your watch anywhere. Now, if your worried about being attacked that's a different issue.

GoingPlaces · 12 November 2019, 07:26 AM

Currently in the Middle East, spent 5 days in UAE with YG DD. No issues, felt perfectly safe. There is a zero tolerance for crime. You may proceed.

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123Blueface · 12 November 2019, 07:50 AM

Haven’t been there yet but know enough it’s one of the last places to live if you are a common thief.

theflywrist · 12 November 2019, 07:55 AM

Oh you are more than safe in Dubai.
Wrist shot in the most public place, wear and enjoy the heck out of your Rolex.
The only upsetting thing is that you will find ALOT of other "rare" watches in the wild. ;)

Roger Lococco · 12 November 2019, 07:56 AM

I lived in Abu Dhabi. Arguably one of safest places in the world.

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sambb · 12 November 2019, 08:31 AM

UAE? so so safe its not even fathomable. Rolex is sorta low rent there. Wait until you see the real wealth there

FreshPrince14 · 12 November 2019, 08:41 AM

Chances are, your rolex won't stand out there and won't draw any attention, negative or otherwise. Therefore you're more than safe.

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SeikoBake · 12 November 2019, 09:11 AM

Live it up. Safe place

THC · 12 November 2019, 09:17 AM

My son was there for 6 weeks and said there is so much bling running around he was amazed.. Bentleys, Ferraris , and saw many Rolexes he told me about too..

ibz_s_b · 12 November 2019, 09:19 AM

Put it this way there's so much wealth there that whatever you're wearing it won't even raise eyebrows or gain any attention, let alone enough to warrant a mugging lol.

It's perfectly safe, in fact too safe! Whenever I go which is about 2-3 times a year I get so consumed in how safe the country is generally that when I return to London I'm walking around glued to my phone unaware of my surroundings! which is a big no no in the UK.

You'll be fine! Enjoy the UAE - heck whilst you're at it go visit the biggest Rolex store in the World at Dubai Mall and yes their shelves are empty too

Stuk · 12 November 2019, 11:32 AM

More luxury watches there than you can poke a stick at mate - safe place.

BTW I believe that Tourists can purchase alcohol at licensed outlets instead of Hotel bars only. They even gave me a free phone card at border control!

fsprow · 12 November 2019, 11:50 AM

The only thing that will be taken there is your money - and you will give it up willingly.

frequentflyer · 12 November 2019, 11:58 AM

No issues at all, I’ve lived here for 10 years.

I leave my house open and my car running in the street with the keys in.

Enjoy Abu Dhabi, the weather just turned amazing!

frequentflyer · 12 November 2019, 12:04 PM

Top tip: If you get a taxi, always ask this question:

“Do you know where you are going?”

It will save you a lot of stress and money.

If the driver hesitates in any way, get in another taxi and start the process over again!

Enjoy!

SkyJuice · 12 November 2019, 12:13 PM

Visit the gold flea market and u will be amazed.

JDsnewwatch · 12 November 2019, 01:54 PM

I wouldn't go.. stay home and enjoy your watch and your safety. (if its too dangerous for your watch, what the heck are you thinking going there?)

12 November 2019, 05:08 AM	#1
SBWOLLMAN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: 310 Watch: 16203,18038,116520 Posts: 67	Traveling to UAE: To Bring or Not to Bring? 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?

12 November 2019, 05:22 AM	#8
Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 1,986	It’s safer than where you are coming from, you can bring whatever watch you like. __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

12 November 2019, 07:13 AM	#13
jimmytamp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex, Tudor, IWC, Posts: 291	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 __________________ Find me on Instagram: fliegerb777

12 November 2019, 07:16 AM	#14
jimmytamp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex, Tudor, IWC, Posts: 291	Oh, they even serve alcohol at bars and hotel’s restaurants... Have a great time in UAE!! Cheers... Watch Lover __________________ Find me on Instagram: fliegerb777

12 November 2019, 07:26 AM	#16
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	Traveling to UAE: To Bring or Not to Bring? Currently in the Middle East, spent 5 days in UAE with YG DD. No issues, felt perfectly safe. There is a zero tolerance for crime. You may proceed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 November 2019, 05:14 AM	#2
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	You will be fine.

12 November 2019, 05:16 AM	#3
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	Uae is very safe generally. Just take the normal safety precautions. You'll be fine

12 November 2019, 05:18 AM	#6
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	You’re a male (guessing) going to an emirate kingdom with an ever present national security infrastructure. I think you’re ok as long as you don’t drink or start a revolution.

12 November 2019, 05:22 AM	#7
nnigel46 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Nig Location: nyc/nj Watch: Me do my thing Posts: 162	You will be totally fine the law out there is very strict they don’t play when it comes to crime when I went I had absolutely no problems

12 November 2019, 05:28 AM	#9
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608

12 November 2019, 05:32 AM	#10
watchdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado/UAE Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 492	You have nothing to worry about. You are safer in Abu Dhabi than where you are coming from.

12 November 2019, 06:34 AM	#12
APPRF "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Here Posts: 1,417	Crime against tourists is practically nonexistent in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi, Oman. You can wear any watch any time anywhere.

12 November 2019, 07:20 AM	#15
aayates "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 913	Simple insurance is the key; not expensive and no worries to wear your watch anywhere. Now, if your worried about being attacked that's a different issue.

12 November 2019, 07:50 AM	#17
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 4,939	Haven’t been there yet but know enough it’s one of the last places to live if you are a common thief. __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

12 November 2019, 07:55 AM	#18
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,990	Oh you are more than safe in Dubai. Wrist shot in the most public place, wear and enjoy the heck out of your Rolex. The only upsetting thing is that you will find ALOT of other "rare" watches in the wild. ;)

12 November 2019, 07:56 AM	#19
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,850	I lived in Abu Dhabi. Arguably one of safest places in the world. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

12 November 2019, 08:31 AM	#20
sambb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA/UK Posts: 1,287	UAE? so so safe its not even fathomable. Rolex is sorta low rent there. Wait until you see the real wealth there

12 November 2019, 08:41 AM	#21
FreshPrince14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: TRF Watch: 16710 & 6694 Posts: 791	Chances are, your rolex won't stand out there and won't draw any attention, negative or otherwise. Therefore you're more than safe. Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

12 November 2019, 09:11 AM	#22
SeikoBake "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: location,location Watch: AP 15500 Posts: 283	Live it up. Safe place

12 November 2019, 09:17 AM	#23
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,484	My son was there for 6 weeks and said there is so much bling running around he was amazed.. Bentleys, Ferraris , and saw many Rolexes he told me about too..

12 November 2019, 09:19 AM	#24
ibz_s_b "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Ibrahim Location: Dubai&London Posts: 322	Put it this way there's so much wealth there that whatever you're wearing it won't even raise eyebrows or gain any attention, let alone enough to warrant a mugging lol. It's perfectly safe, in fact too safe! Whenever I go which is about 2-3 times a year I get so consumed in how safe the country is generally that when I return to London I'm walking around glued to my phone unaware of my surroundings! which is a big no no in the UK. You'll be fine! Enjoy the UAE - heck whilst you're at it go visit the biggest Rolex store in the World at Dubai Mall and yes their shelves are empty too

12 November 2019, 11:32 AM	#25
Stuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Datejust 41 Posts: 57	More luxury watches there than you can poke a stick at mate - safe place. BTW I believe that Tourists can purchase alcohol at licensed outlets instead of Hotel bars only. They even gave me a free phone card at border control!

12 November 2019, 11:50 AM	#26
fsprow "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Dallas,NY,Colo. Watch: Patek 5168, 5170P Posts: 2,405	The only thing that will be taken there is your money - and you will give it up willingly.

12 November 2019, 11:58 AM	#27
frequentflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UAE Watch: GMT IIc, 16750 Posts: 285	No issues at all, I’ve lived here for 10 years. I leave my house open and my car running in the street with the keys in. Enjoy Abu Dhabi, the weather just turned amazing!

12 November 2019, 12:04 PM	#28
frequentflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UAE Watch: GMT IIc, 16750 Posts: 285	Top tip: If you get a taxi, always ask this question: “Do you know where you are going?” It will save you a lot of stress and money. If the driver hesitates in any way, get in another taxi and start the process over again! Enjoy!

12 November 2019, 12:13 PM	#29
SkyJuice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 1,411	Visit the gold flea market and u will be amazed.

12 November 2019, 01:54 PM	#30
JDsnewwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: JD Location: NJ Watch: 116710LN with BCL Posts: 414	I wouldn't go.. stay home and enjoy your watch and your safety. (if its too dangerous for your watch, what the heck are you thinking going there?)

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