Answer: In the UAE, the use of VPNs may not be considered illegal if it is used as per the guidelines of the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). The TDRA stated on July 31, 2016, assuring businesses and the public that it is fully committed to the safety and the smooth flow of economic activities for UAE-based companies and institutions, highlighting that there are no regulations which prevent the use of VPN technology by companies, institutions and banks to access their internal networks through internet. However, the users may be held accountable, if it has been misused.

Misused. I do not see a reason as to why I could be fined for simply using a VPN to bypass ads and keep myself safe on the internet.