“Women-Only” Places Where Men Are Banned Around the World

Luthan Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia With a score of 17% in personal rights in the 2018 Social Progress Index, life for women in a kingdom recognised as the most conservative country on earth is far from easy. In a city with perfect sunny weather, a woman cannot check it into a hotel and use the swimming pool or spa at her own discretion.

SuperShe Island in Raseborg, Finland There are days when a woman’s greatest wish is a one-way ticket to Themyscira; a chance to dwell in tranquillity surrounded by other powerful women. Well, Kristina Roth founded a women-only Island. SuperShe Island is based in Finland and offers a health-focused destination for female guests. It is a real-life island where men are banned.

Umoja Village in Samburu, Kenya Umoja village is a haven of peace for many tall, beautiful Samburu women who are unfortunately encumbered by a dark past. A visit to Umoja right in the heart of the dry and dusty plains of Samburu County in Kenya will leave hearts warmed by the hospitality of happy singing women with beautiful Samburu traditional beadwork around their necks.

Noiva do Cordeiro in Belo Vale, Brazil Noiva do Cordeiro translates to ‘Bride of the Lamb’ in Portuguese. Everything about this little village has a feminine touch. Its houses are painted pink, orange and lilac and its well-manicured trees have cute ribbons on them.

Le Mall Car showroom in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia There are many things a girl cannot do in Saudi Arabia, and some of them are downright ridiculous. A girl, for example, cannot visit a cemetery nor read an uncensored magazine. A woman disrobing in a dressing room of an apparel store is also a big No.s.

Gandhi Nagar Women-only Railway Station in Delhi, India There are a few things as mortifying and humiliating as being ‘goosed’ on the tube, groped on the bus or forced onto a stranger’s lap in public. In India this unruly behaviour is so pervasive, they actually have a name for it; “Eve-teasing”

182 ladies-only parking spots in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Finding a car park spot in busy towns often presents undesirable nightmares. It may sometimes end up in fist fights or uncouth use of language. The reservation of 182 parking slots gives a sign of relief for the women in Abu Dhabi capital in UAE. While other hapless drivers spend 44 hours annually searching for park space, these women smile all the way to their reserved parking slots.

The Duchess Floor in Dukes Hotel, Dubai Looking for a luxurious get-away in the heart of the Emirates? or a girls` get-away? Then Dukes Hotel in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai is the place to be. Its entire third floor is famously known as the Duchess Floor, a female — only floor.

Grace Belgravia in Belgravia, London Grace Belgravia is an oasis of comfort in the heart of London. It is a women only private members` club. It opened its doors in 2012 and its rise has been impressive. It accommodates all women with specialists covering everything relevant to women including nutrition, beauty among others.

The Wing in Flatiron District, New York The Wing is a beautiful blend of modern and mid-century decor with lots and lots of pastels on its walls is a women’s only social club and working space, which has been hugely successful.