A number of female inmates in Dubai would rather stay inside their cells than go out and return to their country due to the services they are receiving there.
One of the prisoners who have served her time said that she feels safer inside the prison than going back to her country. She added that feeling safe is something that she “did not have in her home country”, reported Khaleej Times.
Another prisoner said that she appreciates the amenities and leisure activities available inside the prison.
According to Col Jamila Khalifa Al Zaabi, director of Dubai Women’s Jail, a number of prisoners opt to stay inside since they are provided with “good treatment and services”.
Among the services offered inside the jail include medical and nutritional care where previous and present sickness and diagnosis are being addressed. Inmates are also given the opportunity to reconnect with their families.
Meanwhile, amenities available include a library, a recreational hall for sports, and a drawing room, among others.
