That is, until you move to Dubai – where safety is the norm, and where, finally, women can let their guard down. I experience a deep sense of freedom whether in the city of Dubai or the mountains of Jebel Jais. Women living in Dubai and the UAE say they’re fortunate enough to do this, every day. In the UAE, safety for women is a basic standard, not an aspirational goal. When women feel safe and nurtured, they’re able to not just plant roots, but spread their wings, she added.