actually someone tried to grab me on the Corniche last week... just slapped 'em - so it isn't totally safe as air supply says but i agree that people are very helpful
be prudent - dress modestly.
don't be scared to tell men to mind their own business.
silence or polite answers can be seen as acquiesence
keep yr mobile at hand
i just take out my mobile and say 'do you want to talk to my husband?
and do what mum always told you, dont accept lifts from strangers.
dont sit on the front seat of a taxi - sit in the back.