Life in Dubai for women, even if they are married or single, has more freedom than any other UAE state. Women are allowed to drive, own property, play sports, and stay late up at night safe. Yet, there are still serious limitations. Married woman many find it challenging to open a bank account. The banking system in Dubai does not allow it. Married women cannot open an account in Dubai. Dubai is still a patriarchal society. Even though women enjoy much freedom in this Emirate, the man is considered the family’s head. The husband, the one who wears the pants, decides whether his wife can open a bank account. Meaning, the man should sponsor his wife or legal dependent to open a bank account. It is emotionally unsettling and exploitative in some ways. Even though women are allowed to get a job, as long as they are qualified, the husband’s consent matters. Here you can see the imbalance of power in the marriage system. By law, which is strictly imposed in Dubai, only the household head can open bank accounts. His approval matters even in the importance of getting a credit card account. The patriarchal system still translates even in the smallest incidents. The wife cannot get a liquor license or consume alcohol without the husband’s consent. Even managing her children’s bank account, the signature and consent of the father have a bearing. Some women, especially Westerners, may find this odd. Yet, this kind of banking system is still being practiced in Dubai. There are movements and petitions on this matter. Equality among sexes should be translated even in the financial system.