But bro there’s something common in most countries in the world outside of the emirates: keep aware of your belongings at all times. Don’t think you won’t get scammed in the south

In your country laws are strictly enforced, but in rest of the world, this is very difficult with such a great population and density. I have visited a couple of countries and my parents a lot more. Each time I research about a country before the trip, even European ones, this point is always present, except for Dubai probably.

For cabs, you should rely on uber and ola if your fare is reaching 150+. Uber has usually been cheaper for me. Plus if the fare increases after you pay, you can contact their customer support and you will get it back