Don't Do the Kiki Dance Challenge in the UAE

Participation in the online video challenge is punishable by law following the arrest of three UAE social media influencers

Posted on

24 July 2018

| Last updated on 13 November 2018

by Rebecca Roberts

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Residents of the UAE are being warned by authorities not to participate in the online 'Kiki Dance Challenge'.

Despite the online challenge being popular on social media in other countries, if you complete the 'Kiki Dance Challenge' in the UAE, you could land yourself a AED 2,000 fine, 23 black points AND have your vehicle impounded for 60 days.

In fact, arrest warrants have already been issued by the Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution against three UAE social media influencers doing the challenge and sharing their videos online.

If you're not yet familiar with the viral dance challenge, the 'Kiki Dance Challenge' - also referred to as the 'In My Feelings Challenge' - is a dance inspired by Canadian singer Drake's latest song, 'In My Feelings'.

The challenge involves a person jumping out of a slowly moving car, dancing in sync to the music as the car moves, while also being filmed.

Where did the Kiki Dance Challenge come from?

The challenge began on Instagram, when a user theshiggyshow posted a video of himself last month dancing in the street to Drake's song, 'In My Feelings'. It has since had over 700,000 likes and over 6 million views.

Over the past few weeks, it has taken off online across social media platforms, with thousands of social media users participating.

Several celebrities have also taken part in the video challenge, with the likes of Will Smith and Dua Lipa sharing their versions online with fans.

A post shared by Shoker? (@theshiggyshow) on Jun 29, 2018 at 6:15pm PDT

Why is the Kiki Dance Challenge banned in the UAE?

In the UAE however, the Federal Traffic Law ensures anyone driving in a dangerous manner will pay a AED 2,000 fine and receive 23 black points.

Plus, driving your car in a way that could endanger another person can result in you having your car impounded for 60 days.

Anyone caught undertaking the dance in the UAE will be liable to the UAE's traffic law. It's also important to point out that anyone involved in the challenge; whether you're the driver, or the dancer, will be punished.

So please, people, keep the Kiki'ing at home... And without your car.