A British man Vince Acors, 34, of Bromley, south-east London, and woman Michelle Palmer, 36, of Oakham, Rutland accused of having sex on a beach in Dubai have been found guilty. They were arrested on 5 July 2008. The pair admitted consuming alcohol. but denied charges of public indecency and having unmarried sex. They have been sentenced to three months in jail. The offence could have carried a maximum of six years.
They were arrested on a Beach hours after meeting at a champagne brunch at the five-star Le Meridien hotel.
A police officer have warned them about their inappropriate behaviour, but returned later to find them have sex on a sun lounger.
Miss Palmer, who has been fired from her job in Dubai as a publishing executive, said in a statement they were "just kissing and hugging".
Hassan Matter, who represented the pair, had insisted they would be proved innocent.
He said witness statements were "wrong" and medical examinations proved Miss Palmer did not have sex.
He said he would appeal the verdict. Friends of Miss Palmer say she has been admitted to hospital in recent weeks suffering from anxiety and depression.
A police officer have warned them about their inappropriate behaviour, but returned later to find them have sex on a sun lounger.
Miss Palmer, who has been fired from her job in Dubai as a publishing executive, said in a statement they were "just kissing and hugging".
Hassan Matter, who represented the pair, had insisted they would be proved innocent.
He said witness statements were "wrong" and medical examinations proved Miss Palmer did not have sex.
He said he would appeal the verdict. Friends of Miss Palmer say she has been admitted to hospital in recent weeks suffering from anxiety and depression.
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