Comments on: Monday Escape: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

By: Mac

Mac — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:21:37 +0000

Just a little hint for the binge drinkers ; if you take Emirates Road up to al Hamra , which is a part of Ras al Khaimah Emirate , you can find several liquor stores which do not require a licence and which are dirt cheap for beer, wine and other. I recently bought my much beloved Heineken there for USD 0.80 / can …

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 23 May 2011 10:18:48 +0000

In reply to Spinster. Spinster, it seems that most native Emaratis are quite happy in Dubai, and many live normal-looking suburban lives with SUVs and 2-car garages. I also spent time in Al Ain, which is a fairly large city near the Yemen border, and it's VERY different, with almost no one speaking English. So it seems that locals can pick the style they prefer, and most seem to be well-off enough to do it. -Tom

By: Spinster

Spinster — Mon, 23 May 2011 09:11:33 +0000

Very interesting. Wondering what native-born Emiratis think of Dubai, and wondering what the rest of the United Arab Emirates is like. Thanks for sharing.