Dubai Marina, where the incident took place. Getty
Dubai Marina, where the incident took place. Getty
Dubai Marina, where the incident took place. Getty
Dubai Marina, where the incident took place. Getty

Dubai to deport group involved in naked video shoot


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Related: Dubai Police make arrests after women appear naked in balcony video

Dubai will deport a group of people after an incident on the balcony of a Dubai Marina apartment.

The emirate on Tuesday said Public Prosecution completed the investigation and those involved would be deported.

Essam Al Humaidan, Dubai's Attorney General, said the widely publicised photo shoot breached UAE law.

The group of men and women – believed to be chiefly from eastern Europe – were charged with public indecency and storing images of a pornographic nature.

“The individuals involved will be deported from the United Arab Emirates. No further comment shall be made on the matter,” authorities said.

It came after footage was shared on Twitter of a large group of women posing naked on the balcony of a penthouse apartment.

Russia’s consulate general had previously said the male cameraman behind the shoot, who is being held by police, is a Russian citizen, but said none of the women were.

Consular officials said although some of the detained women spoke Russian, they were not citizens of the Russian Federation.

Police did not identify those detained.

Dubai Marina area guide – in pictures

  • The impressive skyline in Dubai Marina is made up of 152 imposing towers. Pawan Singh / The National
    The impressive skyline in Dubai Marina is made up of 152 imposing towers. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Dubai Marina has some pet-friendly areas where owners can walk their pets on a leash.
    Dubai Marina has some pet-friendly areas where owners can walk their pets on a leash.
  • The winding marina walk, which snakes 3.6km through the impressive residential and commercial towers, is home to more than 600 boats and yachts. Pawan Singh / The National
    The winding marina walk, which snakes 3.6km through the impressive residential and commercial towers, is home to more than 600 boats and yachts. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A view of one of the Careem bike stations in Dubai Marina.
    A view of one of the Careem bike stations in Dubai Marina.
  • The total length of the promenade in Dubai Marina is just shy of 8km and there are plenty of stopping points along the way, from coffee shops to cafes and more.
    The total length of the promenade in Dubai Marina is just shy of 8km and there are plenty of stopping points along the way, from coffee shops to cafes and more.
  • The majority of residential towers in Dubai Marina offer incredible views, have their own swimming pools, gyms, parks and sometimes BBQ areas for residents to enjoy.
    The majority of residential towers in Dubai Marina offer incredible views, have their own swimming pools, gyms, parks and sometimes BBQ areas for residents to enjoy.
  • Dubai Marina is one of the most well connected neighbourhoods in the city. If boasts great public transport options including Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram and Dubai Water Bus
    Dubai Marina is one of the most well connected neighbourhoods in the city. If boasts great public transport options including Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram and Dubai Water Bus
  • This popular bustling neighbourhood bagged the title of Top 10 most Instagrammable spots in the city by Bayut.com in 2018.
    This popular bustling neighbourhood bagged the title of Top 10 most Instagrammable spots in the city by Bayut.com in 2018.