On many occasions I met some really interesting people. I was nervous at the start taking photos of people, not really sure how they would react. In UAE, there are restrictions in taking photographs and in some cases the photographer can get into serious trouble, if they happen to take a photos of someone and that person then makes a complaint. Fines and even a sentence can ordered, depending on the nature of the complaint.

That said, my own experience was nothing but pleasant, knowing who and what not to photograph definitely helped. As an example many of the migrant workers, Afghani’s. Pakistani’s, Indians, Nepalese in particular actually appreciated their photo being taken. I mainly took photos of older people but had many younger generation people also asking why did I not take their photo as well.

The two Afghani gentlemen above, saw me with my camera and asked if I would take their ‘picture’ Having done so they invited me to join them in a cup of local ‘Karik’ tea. I really enjoyed spending time getting to know different people and no better way than accepting their invitation.