Drunk driving charge — first offense, blew 0.06 at 3am

UAE has zero tolerance. Under Article 49 of the Federal Traffic Law, first DUI conviction carries a fine starting at AED 20,000 and licence suspension between 6-12 months. Jail is discretionary on first offense for non-Muslims with no aggravating factors (no accident, no children in car) but is the default for Muslims. Employer notification depends on your role — if your contract requires a clean licence (driving role) or includes a moral-clause clause, HR will likely be informed by the licensing authority. Plead guilty early to mitigate; insurance is also voided.