Over almost twenty years, we have helped almost thirty thousand victims of the UAE's draconian and chaotic system. The English Courts have refused to extradite to the Emirates based on the 'real risk of human rights abuses'. We’ve seen deaths in custody due to police brutality, rape victims jailed for “sex outside marriage”, domestic violence victims jailed for attempted suicide, frightened drone strike victims jailed for sending photos of their own apartment to loved ones.

Britain has become so dazzled by Gulf billions that football clubs, politicians and major institutions are risking their reputations for a share of the money, warns international human rights advocate Radha Stirling.

Detained in Dubai provides legal and crisis support to foreign nationals detained in the UAE, including coordinating defence strategies with local lawyers, liaising with embassies and government officials, and advocating for fair treatment and release. The organisation also supports families, raises cases at diplomatic levels, and, where necessary, brings international attention to cases to help secure outcomes.

FCDO criticised after cancelling welfare visit to detained Brit amid violence allegations

The dismissal of Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, long-time chairman and chief executive of DP World, has been described as “the tip of the iceberg” by Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai and a recognised UAE country expert witness.

Human Rights Leader Radha Stirling reflects on 18 years on service Detained in Dubai celebrates EIGHTEEN years of incredible work! Wow! Detained in Dubai is now 18 years old and has helped more than twenty five thousand people over its nearly two decades of operation. “It’s hard to believe it was 18 years ago that my friend and colleague was arrested in Dubai. It almost feels like yesterday”, reflects Detained in Dubai founder Radha Stirling . “I am endlessly grateful tha

Stirling says the influencers being trained are unlikely to mention that leaving a negative TripAdvisor review could land you in prison