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Bolly Lankan Night with DJ Nima

Name: Bolly Lankan Night with DJ Nima
Start: 2026-11-01T19:00:00+04:00
End: 2026-11-01T19:00:00+04:00
Location: Nautical Club

Sunday, 01 November 2026 · 19:00 Nautical Club, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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LGBTQ+ Safety Notice — HIGH RISK

Criminalised in all seven emirates; the death penalty is a legal possibility — discretion essential

Local law: Same-sex sexual activity is criminalised across all seven emirates under federal law and, in some, Sharia — penalties include imprisonment and deportation, with the death penalty a legal possibility. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are cosmopolitan but the law is unforgiving.

Safety guidance for visitors →

Do not disclose your orientation to hotel staff, drivers, or guides.
Avoid public displays of affection of any kind.
Do not use LGBTQ+ dating apps — police entrapment via apps is documented. If you must, install a VPN before arrival.
Avoid carrying LGBTQ+ identifiers (flags, books, screenshots) in luggage.
Phone searches at airports can include checks for LGBTQ+ content — delete sensitive chats/photos before crossing borders.
If travelling with a same-sex partner, present yourselves as "friends" or "colleagues"; book separate hotel rooms for safety.
Use Signal or Wire for sensitive messaging — not WhatsApp.
Keep emergency cash (USD/EUR) and two separate payment cards.
Stay at international-chain hotels (Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt) — they rarely interrogate guest arrangements.
Register with your embassy on arrival — consular help may be limited.
Share a daily check-in with someone trusted abroad.
Listings on this page are provided for harm reduction and informed travel decisions — not a recommendation to visit.

🆘 Who to contact if in trouble →

Global emergency resources (always available):

Rainbow Railroad — emergency relocation for LGBTQ+ people facing persecution. Confidential intake form.
OutRight International — global LGBTQ+ human rights advocacy and emergency referrals.
ILGA World — global legal-status map and regional contacts.
UNHCR — refugee status if you are persecuted; LGBTQ+ is a recognised ground for protection.

Local / regional contacts:

Rainbow Railroad (relocation help): rainbowrailroad.org/request-help
ILGA World: ilga.org

Embassy emergency lines:

🇺🇸 US: travel.state.gov — find your embassy and the 24/7 line
🇬🇧 UK: gov.uk/world
🇨🇦 Canada: travel.gc.ca — Emergency Watch and Response Centre +1 613 996 8885
🇪🇺 EU: europa.eu — any EU embassy can help EU citizens
🇮🇱 Israel: gov.il/foreign-affairs — Citizen Assistance Centre +972 2 530 3155

If detained: do not sign any document you do not understand. Request your embassy and a lawyer immediately. Do not consent to phone searches without legal advice.

About the event

Abu Dhabi, get ready to turn up! 🔥 The weekend isn't over yet because Bolly Lankan Night is hitting Nautical Club this Sunday, November 1!

Featuring the Sinhala No.1 DJ in the UAE, DJ Nima, spinning the hottest tracks all night long.
🎶 Music Policy: DJ NIMA
💸 Free Entrance!
⏰ Doors open from 7 PM
📍 Location: M1 Floor, Strand Hotel, Abu Dhabi Gather the crew and let’s make it a night to remember.
Reserve your spot now at
+971 54 228 6368! 📲
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