The uae is the same. It got so bad a few years ago in dubai that the government stepped in and made clubs register their entrance policy with the municipality. Things got better but still expect doormen in dubai at some places to ask for ID to verify age even if you look 50 :)

I do understand that some selection criteria should be applied. Its only normal that clubs need to limit their admissions. but be a little more innovative than "whites only".

I suppose the types the employ as doormen cannot get their head round complex instructions so they have to use instructions to match their level of intelligence... colour coding.