Dubai court rejects kissing Brits' appeal; Pair might turn to high court

Ayman Najafi and Charlotte Adams - both in their 20s - were detained last November after an Emirati woman claimed they exchanged a passionate kiss in a restaurant where she and her daughter were having dinner.

The pair were convicted of inappropriate behavior and illegal drinking and faces one months each in jail.

Najafi and Adams attended Sunday's hearing. Their lawyer, Khalaf al-Hosany, told the court in a previous hearing that they kissed on the cheek as a greeting and "never intended to break the law."

Appeals court judge Iysar Fouad upheld the conviction, the jail time and a fine of 1,000 dirhams - about $270 - each. They will be deported after serving their sentences.

The couple now has 30 days to appeal Sunday's ruling in a higher court.