Ukranian model and stylist Ekaterina Kashenko. Credit: East2West News
One Russian man who photographed the women was also arrested, Russian vice consul in Dubai Ivan Gubanov confirmed.
Violations of the public decency law in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) - including nudity and other lewd behaviour - carry penalties of up to six months in prison and a fine of 5,000 dirhams (£982/$1,360).
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The sharing of pornographic material is also punishable with prison time and large fines.
A police statement shared on Saturday (3 April) read: A criminal case has been registered against the arrested, and they have been referred to Public Prosecution for further legal action.
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