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Dubai
OVERVIEW
Contraception
Laws & Social Stigmas
Although premarital sex is illegal in the UAE, you can typically buy oral contraceptives as a single woman in Dubai. While you technically need to be married to use condoms, this does not seem to be widely enforced, and you should be able to purchase condoms at supermarkets, gas stations, grocery stores and pharmacies, as well. Note that this is not the case throughout UAE, and you will need to show proof of marriage in places like Abu Dhabi. In Dubai, there have been some reported cases of the following: women being asked for marriage certificates before buying contraception, women being asked for their husband's permission before receiving contraception, and women being reported by pharmacists to authorities for buying contraception while being unmarried. Many of these stories have been especially covered in the British media. Yet many single women of Dubai report no problems in purchasing contraception and Dubai pharmacists have contested this story. However, it may be recommended to wear a "wedding ring" if you are indeed single and wish to purchase contraception to avoid questioning or slut-shaming. See this Guardian article for details.
Generally, oral contraceptives seem to be widely used in the UAE. In 2012, a study of 500 women found that oral birth control pills were the most common form of contraception, and 84% of women did not object to the use of contraceptives.
What to Get & Where to Get It
It seems that Yasmin is one of the most commonly available oral contraceptives in Dubai (can anyone confirm this?). You can check out the options at Boots, one of the largest pharmacies in Dubai, which can often be found in malls.
Costs
A few years ago, you could get a one month supply of birth control for about $5, but we'll need some more updated information.
Emergency Contraception
Laws & Social Stigmas
Emergency contraception, or 'the morning after pill,' is not allowed in Dubai or the Emirates. However, women do use oral contraceptives as emergency contraception, as this tends to be the only option available.