Do NOT Bounce a Cheque
In Dubai, it is quite difficult for local citizens and foreigners to obtain loans from banks. So, the practice of purchasing items such as cars or apartments is commonly made with forward-dated cheques. If bouncing cheques is something unpleasant in your home country, in Dubai, it’s infinitely worse.
Bouncing cheques are strictly regulated by Federal Law. The issuer of the dishonored cheque can be imposed with penalties either by fine (minimum of 1,000 Dirham) or imprisonment for no less than a month. If you are an expat, the government will force you to stay until the debt is paid off.