Marcus, from Tottenham, North London, had been enjoying a holiday with his parents when he met a fellow Brit at the same hotel. A holiday fling sparked and the pair spent time together until the girl, also from London, flew back to Britain.

In Dubai, if an adult has a sexual relationship with a person under 18, they can be prosecuted for having a sexual relationship with a minor. The relationship would be legal in the UK.

Marcus and his parents were set to fly back shortly after - but their plans were thrown into chaos when police knocked on their hotel room door. The “terrified” teenager was then reportedly hauled in for questioning without any explanation and held at the Al Barsha Police Station, DID said. He spent three days there, during which time he was not allowed to make a phone call or speak with his parents, it is claimed.

    • @3ntranced
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      31 month ago

      I’d like Vegas if there was like an airconditioned pedway to walk around the strip out of the heat and away from the crazies but still be able to observe like a human zoo.

    • @nomous
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      12 months ago

      Really? I loved Vegas and can’t wait to go back. Full disclosure though I’m not really a gambler and we didn’t hit the casinos at all but there’s some really cool stuff in that area.

    • @[email protected]
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      01 month ago

      It’s way better than Vegas, at least they maintain the place. Vegas reminded me of a junkyard full of crackheads and flashy lights.

      • @Duamerthrax
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        41 month ago

        Vegas wasn’t built by slaves.

        • @SulaymanF
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          11 month ago

          Vegas is run by people paid below minimum wage.

          • @Duamerthrax
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            11 month ago

            Cute. They took the passports of Indians who traveled there to build it.

            • @SulaymanF
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              11 month ago

              And employers in Vegas threaten the immigrants with deportation if they complain to any authorities about the work conditions. Stop pretending Vegas is somehow good in any way.

              And yes, Dubai has bad working conditions too.

              • @Duamerthrax
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                11 month ago

                I never said Vegas is good. The CO2 cost alone makes it a no go for me.