GLD COUNTRY SCORE
United Arab Emirates
The national picture for LGBTQ+ travel.
Historical score · not included in current rankings.
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
United Arab Emirates LGBTQ+ Travel Guide & GLD Country Score
United Arab Emirates has a published GLD Country Score of 21/100, in the Very Low range.
Significant restrictions on LGBTQ+ freedom and visibility. Consult current official advice and detailed local information.
PLACES TO STAY
Selected hotels in United Arab Emirates
Independent selections with sourced hotel information and LGBTQ+ travel context.
HOW TO READ THIS SCORE
Start with the national picture
The country score combines legal rights, social acceptance, rule of law and travel comfort. City guides add the local perspective to this national foundation.
HISTORICAL PUBLIC SCORE
A score awaiting reconnection
This score comes from the previous public directory, retrieved on 27 Sept 2026. No matching active destination with a single current publishable score was found during the latest Directus sync. It is not presented as newly verified.
Before you go.
Does this score guarantee safety?
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
Where does this score come from?
Historical score from the public GLD directory, retrieved on 27 Sept 2026. Reconnection to a current publishable record is pending.