• My company want to send my and my family to the gulf states but I'm not sure whether I want to go because of the growing racism. Any advice?
    Tom
    23 May 2007, 06:57

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    most of what being said here is pure exaggeration period
    AlSuwaidi
    20 Jul 2008, 03:46 - Report

  • seriously why is everybody hating here, all i can say is that ISlAM is always being reletated to arabs and to be realistic their a minority in fact muslims come from china all the way to africa. so arabs are not towel heads , asians are not currie bunnies and blacks are not slaves or whateva everi nation has somethin special imagine if thw world woz the same BORING arabs invented math and science and health care. Africa is rich in history natural resourcrs and culture aswell as asia. Europe is developed only through others resources such as oil enslavement etc no hating agianst whites buts its the truth so lets just get over this please its stupid. i'm a black african somali woman and i have never experinced racsim in that terms but only by my religon. yes some may say yeah you're black but do i care no i dont i love my culture and so dose everi body so stop being vain . and for those who called mohammed S.a.w a peadopile ure ignorant and OBSESSED otherwise wat are you doing here he married her in a legal way not raping like those sick westerners who are frm youre backround so peace outxx
    Iman Yusuf
    21 Jul 2008, 08:55 - Report

  • Wel i am a somali 4rom afrika but hold australian natio, sure racism exist in all countries but i thought dubai was diff. As i have been there i have been treated with respect along with my felow somalis and i know its because we r muslims (especily female muslims who r coverd) and i know there exists those arabs taken str8 4rom the desert to the city those the once u may c racism mainly due to lack of education but u just ignore them! Any i ignore them n do respect dubai coz its islamic country though 2 much west inflnc lately... ONE THING ALL MUSLIMS NEED 2 AWARE OF! its a law in places such as clubs and sellng of alcohol muslims b not alowed as its PROHIBITED in our religion not b/c of race in most of da tym aniway.. So anithing n any1 looking like murlim is turnd away (and meant 2 b) Ciao
    Fatima
    22 Jul 2008, 05:50 - Report

  • I am neither Pakistani or Indian, I am a Black American female who is also sick of the West and what it has done to my people and all over the world. I was considering living and working in Dubai because I know it is a beautiful place with beautiful people. I cannot perceive how any country can be more racist than America. Everyone is prejudice to an extent. But when countries are invaded and your ideals are forced on others because you have the belief that your ideas are better than others are you are better than others because of skin color then you are racist.
    Sheri
    04 Aug 2008, 03:57 - Report

  • I am white muslim expat women wearing headscarf and working with govt of Dubai. I used to to get impressed by emirati women covering themselves from head to toe but all this crashed when one day one COVERED emirati came into my office and started hurdling abuses in arabic at me. Before I could understand what is happening another arab collegue of mine asked me have u hit her car in employee car parking and i was expaining in english but she raised her voice did not reply in englis but took phone to call police.Suddenly she went into lobby of the building and again shouting in arabic...i didnt not understand what she was saying but definitely she was abusing expats.....later police came and one colegue of mine spoke to police....police said i am not at fault and i was let go .........but trust me i am not still out of the shock yet.....
    all i have to say is that WITH MONEY YOU CAN BUY EVERYTHING BUT NOT CULTURE AND VALUES........
    YES PAST MATTERS........
    IF THAT EMIRATI HAPPEN TO OPEN HER FAMILY ALBUM SHE WILL STILL FIND PIC OF HER FATHER SITTING ON DONKEY

    Respect and cherish human values.........
    Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said " Curse and Allah`s wrath is on muslim with whom people stop talking because of behaviour"
    Riffat
    08 Aug 2008, 10:40 - Report

  • arabs are the most racist individuals in the world. I mean they fight amongst each other. Remember how all of the Gulf dictators supported saddam and then decided to be against him? arabs are always fighting amongst themselves, because they are primitive (socially, educationally, religously, etc) Some of them are well off fanancially but because they are not smart and they are spending a lot of $$$ on all their wives and bastard children, when the oil finishes soon (eg saudi 50yr) they will go back to living in tents. arabs are also very corrupt! From the people to the government! Finally I would like to point out to arabs that YOU CANNOT BUY CLASS! I mean you could be poor and have class but most of you are rich and no class!
    أبو لؤلؤة
    24 Aug 2008, 10:24 - Report

  • arabs are very tribal, not nationalistic at all (eg lebanon, iraq, etc) they are always fighting and kill each other for stupidities like family disputes. they kill their own daughters (eg jordan) if their own daughter gets raped because tehy consider taht she has dishonoured them! I agree with an earlier post that christian arabs are the most liberal and moderate, the worst arabs are wahabis and exremist shia from lebanon and iraq!
    أبو لؤلؤة
    24 Aug 2008, 10:39 - Report

  • Interesting how Arab's claim there's no racism in Dubai, then suggest that club owner's can do whatever they want. Three points:
    1. Racism is legally permissible in the Middle East. No doubt. However, people subjected to it have a right to speak out.
    2. If the business owner's are really Indian, I would suggest that they be "outed" by the desi community. A few articles in Indian newspapers will ensure they are held in contempt by all South Asians and.
    3. My experience from living in the US since I was a teenager(I am from Bangladesh) has taught me that Americans and Brits are relatively tolerant (the former more so) and many of them have a sense of humanity that would be difficult to find anywhere. However, a large minority of Americans/Brits overseas are scumbag racists who give their countrymen a bad name.
    new yorker
    25 Aug 2008, 04:09 - Report

  • Am an Indian who worked in Dubai for 4 years (2003-2007). The reason i being there was very simple - to make some quick money (legally) for my higher education & get the hell our of there. Fortunately it worked for me.

    But since being there and lived there for 4 years let me tell you a few things which every Asian & naturalized brown/Far East people should know before you go there to work. In my opinion white people dont understand the quantum of racial discrimination faced by asians, not even 5 % of what happen down there (to make matters worse a good amount of white people eg. British prefer to read the Independent or Times rather than the local Gulf News of Khaleej times).

    1. Racialism is Legal in Dubai & GCC countries in general - Yes you heard it right, its being officially promoted by the Government, Private Departments of the Rulers of Dubai & Abu Dhabi. And for a white (or an Arab) to be at the top (not necessarily & not always but usually) he needs to have more organizing & people skills (i.e to manage the Indians and Pakistani's working under him). I personally know a white guy from New Zealand who was a butcher in his home country, who is now a senior Manager in Emirates Airlines; ofcourse with no further education of skill updation.

    2. Its perfectly normal to have Classified advertisemnts to have US/UK/Aus educated people wanted. It should be interpreted as White American/White British/White Austrailain. If any of you Arab/indian/pakistani/Colored American National or British national or Austrailian want to apply/go for interview- my piece of advice is please dont waste your time.

    3. Driving - Be ready & willing to be tailgated at all alltimes/any time by arrogant UAE Nationals/Arab Nationality drivers. Dont try to complain. If you are an asian, if u try to complain, there is a reasonable chance that you will be bashed up. And if you dont speak Arabic dont even think that police will help you.

    4. Switching Jobs - Not even in your dreams, u think about it, you will get kicked out of the country with a 6 months to 2 year entry ban depending upon the Vaasta (influence u weld)you have.

    5. General behavior to be adopted - Keep all your democratic rights/values/norms before you catch your flight. You can be deported at any time (most applicable to indians & pakistanis, the Phillipine consulate/embassy is pretty strong in defending the rights of their citizens). Keep a deaf ear to the complaints and plight of people especially construction workers, always believe in the superiority, strength & great culture of UAE Nationals & Arab people (whilst in reality they were pirates, smugglers, slave traders & ruthless barbarians) just like in times of Apertheid in South Africa. And most important NEVER talk about Islam while you are in any of these countries, whether its good or bad, you can prosectued to the harshest extent of law. The Arabs firmly believe that infidels dont have a right even to talk about islam, good or bad (Arab nationalities are to be feared most for in this regard than UAE Nationals).

    All these things are applicable ONLY to Indians, Pakistanis, Philipinos, Chinese and Asians in general AND NOT to Arabs, Westerners, People with general White skin including Russians & CIS Nationalities.
    Mute Spectator
    06 Sep 2008, 08:00 - Report

  • Has anyone wondered why Dubai is flurishing among the Arab nations...no actual terrorism incidents. hmmm....do you think on the side they are paying 'people' off to leave them alone. What ever it may be...smart move. Divert attention of locals from any sort of democratic movement and keep Dubai safe from bombs. Good thinking. Make hay while sun shines! The ruler is a clever bloke who thinks two steps ahead.
    Al bin Al
    09 Sep 2008, 11:54 - Report

  • Hello: My significant other and I are coming to Dubai for a vaction. We are affluent Americans, ,lived in the west all my life, of Indian heritage. We'd like to go out to various clubs/pubs/sites. Am I going to experience racism getting into clubs, etc? Am I better off going to Europe, instead? Syra.
    Syra
    11 Sep 2008, 04:39 - Report

  • I would stay away Syra if I were you.Indians are treated very poorly by the local arabs and european expatriates alike. I worked here in the past and I would never return. Racism is rife here towards us Indians and it is the westeners take on the mentality of the arabs and don't think twice about being racist towards asians. Something they wouldnt dare to do in their own countries. This is just sound advice from a person who has first hand experiance, and I wouldn't want a fellow Indian to go through what I went through.
    Sunjit
    14 Sep 2008, 06:55 - Report

  • Since I arrived I’ve been amazed to see so many Arab homosexuals, of course none exist officially! It’s absolutely rampant with bum love out here and they are often caught harassing the Philippine males for a bit of back door magic. It’s just a place full of contradictions, so much money, so much hate, so many people wasting their lives. However, if you are selective and take your time you will meet some good honest people, they are just rare. I’m here for the money and a bit of adventure, it fore fills my requirements, however, having worked for a time in India (complete shit hole) they are many other places far worse than Dubai. There is no God; you just have to walk round any major city in the world
    Rambles with sheep
    15 Sep 2008, 02:42 - Report

  • Dubai is a country that has grown from a desert, to this... Its one of the fastest growing countrys in the world, and I have been here my entire life and I LOVE IT. All your threats, and talks about racism, and insults against Islam and Christianity show no more then of how immature you are, I am a Christian and have NEVER EVER been talked bad to by any Muslim in Dubai, matter of fact I have never been treated wrong, or talked down to by anyone.. No offence but one of the previous posts was right, Indians and Pakistanis tend to be very sly, they lie and backstab to get to a higher rank basically, I'm not saying all are like that, but from the ones I met, 90% of them are. Basically the Emiratis arn't being racist, they are sick of that fact that you come to their country, and lie, backstab, decieve people. So don't go around black the UAE, because Dubai welcomes people, and if your not happy with the way things go on around here.. Then leave
    Carl.S
    18 Sep 2008, 04:55 - Report

  • Hello, Im from Central America and I look like all latin girls, I will be moving there for two years. I've been reading all the posts and want to know if there is a latin comunity there...and how are they treated. Im very happy about moving there, but indeed reading all these posts make feel a bit worried.
    Latin girl
    18 Sep 2008, 11:19 - Report

  • I am Algerian , I spent many years at France and visited almost all Europe , there is no job for Arabic and they consider all of us like terrorists ; so I need to tell you some thing : all of us ( expatriates ) come for money then you have to do the job for what you are paid , you live in peace here than stop arguing about the UAE rules ; if you are not happy with that you have just to go home .
    Kamal
    26 Sep 2008, 12:59 - Report

  • Well what more can u expect from these uneducated pakiis.....pakiis and locals have one thing in common....sexual preference with the same gender....well and these pakiis have some form of motivation to lick ass

    A Proud Indian(The Smartest race in the universe...INDIANS)
    shihab
    29 Sep 2008, 01:01 - Report

  • being a white canadian,just was shocked to see the amount of racial discrimination in this place, westerners are treated well off,but most of the asians are treated as mere piece of shit.education hasnt taken this arab wankers any forward.no wonder these assholes can never achieve peace in the middle east,coz basically they are barbarians.just want to get the hell out of this place asap,and the weather is f***ing hot as hell,the worst place ive been to in my life wasted utter 2 years of my life and an other 1 more f***ing year to go to,am frustrated with out ever or even having been gone through any of those racism!! last place on earth i ever want to be
    Mark
    29 Sep 2008, 01:41 - Report

  • There's only one thing to do in Dubai... that's to WORK and do nothing else! Dubai is not for the expat's families... it's not for their future...

    Dubai is just a place to work... and after that, let's pack our bags, go elsewhere, and be happy.

    We expats help the city grow and this is what we get in return. I say let's all go home and see how they survive.
    Earl
    03 Oct 2008, 07:59 - Report

  • Most Emirati's & other GCC nationals like to blame us Indians & other South Asians for all the ill's in the country. Tell your leaders to ban any Indian from coming into your beautiful country at all...we'll all leave right from the business community, to the doctors, engineers, cooks, drivers maid & labour's.

    Then there will be a lot of jobs for you locals & other arabs...

    I grew up in the Middle East, I rather live back home in India than suffer hatered in the GCC nations,,, more Indians will realize that soon..
    Exodus...
    17 Oct 2008, 08:55 - Report

  • Just wondering what the experience of minority black western females have been in Dubai. Would love to work there but not willing to put up with extreme racism that I am reading about on the board
    Tee
    18 Oct 2008, 07:51 - Report

  • Hey, I got a job offer to work in Dubai that I'm currently considering. I'm white (I dont normally specify my race but it seems important here) and from the UK. My girlfriend is Chinese and we are both in the same industry, and considering moving to Dubai together for 2-3 years.

    She's read alot about racism towards Chinese people in the UAE and I'm wondering how much of it is true. From reading above, most of it seems directed towards black and south asian people. So I assume there is an element of truth in her research?

    Also I'm concerned, as obviously we aren't married, what sort of reaction this will get in the UAE. We are both respectable people that have traveled and are understanding of other cultures, but I wouldn't like us to be judged badly because we're not married.

    I'm not a typical brit (the fact that I don't drink is a good example of this)

    We're both 24, and I have a good habit of studying languages when I live in a new place. She speaks 4 languages already, so I expect us to pick up basic arabic quite quickly.

    Any advice is much appreciated!
    Robert
    20 Oct 2008, 01:31 - Report

  • if it was so great! did you ask yourself what is the underlying cause of uae not signing wto.
    may be they have to give the asians workers more rights. tell me one uae national who got a nobel for any achievement. if you ask the majority arabs in the world who is the most stupid of you lot. they will point to the gulf arabs.

    but the most stupidest and discriminating are the whites who think they are someone. it's all the attention they get from the non-whites. half of them are trailer trashes with fake resumes.
    there will be a f***ing cockney, a texan sandwich maker, a south african apartheid supporter

    indians and pakistanis are racist among themselves
    based on regional differences. look a dumb malabari can't stand a damned paki. i even heard calling someone a bengali is as derogatory as a the word nigger, for indian/pakistani children in schools.

    no matter what, uae gives better health care, infrastructure and safety standards than most asian countries. i respect there handwork and determination to make this place most livable.

    expect for few incidences of racism like discriminating airport authority, racially sarcastic white management, pro white club bouncers and cops.

    things are much better here than in any other asian or arab countries.
    Abu Jahal
    22 Oct 2008, 11:56 - Report

  • To set it all straight, as a South Asian, brown-skinned woman from Sri Lanka, all I have to say about Dubai is that it's just a place to work in for 3-5 years, save lots of your income and vamoosh out of

    Arabs are especially nice to us Sri Lankans in general, so are the British and US expatriates, both white and dark. However, I've heard stories about racism in many areas, mostly towards Indians. There were times when several people mistook me for an Indian and treated me harshly until I specifically mentioned I'm Sri Lankan, which turned the tables immediately - go figure.

    I'll only be in this country until my Aussie PR comes through, so I'm not too worried about racism. It's accepted here and sadly, if you are incapable of dealing with it and bearing it all in silence, it's best to just leave for greener pastures. Dubai is simply a place to earn lots of money, in comparison to how much you would earn back in your own country.

    For a country with an 80% expatriate population, UAE certainly could learn to accept the fact we all have to exist in harmony somehow, if the economy is to flourish forever. After all, it's the very people they discrimante against that do all the work at a procedural and operational level.
    maya
    26 Oct 2008, 09:54 - Report

  • All this talk of the UAE being a country full of hatred makes me laugh. The few instances of racism that occur here are being made out to be a serious issue,and on a grand scale. I am white and I have done many business ventures with the local arabs and I can say they talk to Pakistani and Indian labourers just the same way as a european would treat a labourer in their own country. I have not seen any racism towards the labourers here. Dubai is growing and will continue to grow, why else are expatiates buying homes here? Everything is provided for here and the beaches are amazing. I have lived here for 9 years now and I plan to stay and retire here.I certainly don't wish to go back to live in wet and gloomy Britain.
    Simon
    29 Oct 2008, 05:53 - Report

  • I'm Pakistani and i've faced no racism whatsoever. At all.
    s
    02 Nov 2008, 10:11 - Report

  • Dear Khalid

    I am a teacher of English in England and I have taught Emirati students here. You seem to believe that only people in the emirates can read your message but in fact it has the possibility of being read worldwide.

    Your rant against other races is truly disgusting. You cannot generalise racism or hatred and neither can you use the type of foul language that you have done. You are shaming your country with your words. Did you realise that?

    Henry Page, Brighton, England.
    Henry Page
    06 Nov 2008, 11:28 - Report

  • James, a black African complains about his treatment in Dubai, saying that he has been discriminated against because of his race. He then implores UAE nationals to side with blacks or similar because "we must stick together to some degree or the Europeans will destroy us both" ... er James, that's racism.

    Henry Page, Newhaven, England
    Henry Page
    06 Nov 2008, 11:39 - Report

  • "From my point of view, nightclubs are private businesses and not some sort of public parks made to amuse the public"

    Wrong. Nightclubs are businesses that are set up to amuse the public. If they discriminate in terms of race then they deserve to fail.

    Henry Page, Brighton, England
    Henry Page
    06 Nov 2008, 11:43 - Report

  • With opinions like that, stay away from the UK as long as you can!

    Henry Page, Brighton, England
    Henry Page
    06 Nov 2008, 11:51 - Report

  • I am Canadian thinking of working in Dubai. With all of what I read here, I'll rather stay here in Canada.
    Stan
    08 Nov 2008, 01:06 - Report

  • Well,at the end of the day the whole world saw (have seen,and more to come) the behavior of the "west" when they ended up having sex on the beach after clubbing in Dubai.I simply cannot be bothered to lick behind these bouncers to get into a night club,after all "I PAY" for my drinks and my money contributes towards their salaries...and this is what service providers must first understand!
    Andrew
    08 Nov 2008, 01:41 - Report

  • i spent 10 years here. now set up very comfortably back home. work here, save as much as possible and get out. locals are idiots (most are iranian anyway). very primitive people, no respect for anyone or value for human life in general. the only "white" expates that love it here and stay forever are the english, and anybody thats been to england cannot blame them for not wanting to return.. lastly, take this test to see if you are a muslim...
    1. do you have more wives than teeth?
    2. do you own a $5000 rocket launcher but cannot afford shoes?
    3. do you refine heroin but have a moral objection to beer?
    4. do you think vest come in 2 types, bullet proof and suicide
    5. do you wipe your ass with your bare hand but find bacon unclean...
    ha ha just jokes people...
    if you want to meet a nice, friendly arabian, you wont in dubai...try oman.. very nice people..why? because like all of us they have worked for their money, understand the value of it and have respect for others...unlike most emiratis...
    paroled
    09 Nov 2008, 12:22 - Report

  • yo
    my middle finger towards you all cause in in tha DIRTY SOUTH and I'm from the MID WEST. You know why you know what that is???? cause we're tha shit homey, f--- you. Come get some. What the f--- is Dubai??? No one knows what Dubai is. Nice tower, but it sounds like food. Some tasty chicken. Say no to work. Stop the anger.
    Ja
    14 Nov 2008, 03:11 - Report

  • on any given day this towelheads deserve only bubsi n hummburggerrrrrrr along with camel pee terrorist assholes,who doesnt value humanity,f*** off you yallah shouting barbaric bastards!!
    Moosa Mamnoon the Paedophile
    17 Nov 2008, 12:48 - Report

  • first of all i would like to say that Islam will prevail over all other religions sooner or later whether anybody abuses it or hates it as much as possible...this will happen! what i'm trying to say is that i cannot call these emaratis and most of the arabs as muslims since they barely just wear the title and do nothing what they're commanded to do. they dont even know the meaning of respect...and surely they will be the losers one day and i'm proudly saying that i am going back to my country to be away from the evil laws of this country...but with it i am taking islam as my religion...its a shame on the arabs and infact most of the muslimm world who have spoiled the name of islaam...but they'll pay for it...i cant get over the fact how much money these people have given to developed countries for their stupid economic crisis...imagine if they sent it to the thirld world countries...honestly, if they used their money the way Islaam tells them, there wont be a single person on this earth dying of hunger or thirst...what a shame on u arabs who pretend to be muslims but are following the footsteps of the people of the book...choosing and rejecting whatever they want from the religion.
    i would like to tell all the people living in dubai who have a home country to start making plans of going back than suffer in this country and die of tension and diabetes...
    its useless talking to arabs...unfortunately, they dont have any understanding of anythings...just too many buildings are building in there mind.
    and also i would like to remind the arabs that according to a hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) towards the nearing of the end of this world, the bare footed shepheards would be competing in building tall buildings...subhanallah..how true this statement is!! and that the womens hair will become like a camels hump...isnt this true as well???look at the way the arab ladies have their hair done up...ugly!!
    thats all i had to say...
    Muslim
    18 Nov 2008, 07:24 - Report

  • oh yes i forgot to say that racism exists in every place of this planet...not only dubai...so nobody can escape it...but what dubai does have that other places dont is lack of human rights for non emaratis/non arabs and respect...even the judges of this country dont know what 'justice' means...a shame on them that they even have the nerve to become judges and betray people...what a shame
    Muslim
    19 Nov 2008, 11:07 - Report

  • Well Muslim can you really call yourself a Muslim? I am a christian Brit but I wouldn't say the nasty things you've just said about your fellow muslims. No doubt you are either from India or Pakistan, just look at the racism in those countries. Look at yourself before you complain about others. The UAE has not only given money to help developed countries and their economic crisis but they have given millions and millions of aid to the poor and starving. So I would get your facts right, Dubai is a modern city with so much to offer unlike the country your probably from. I just feel soory for uneducated people like yourself, your the sort to blow themselves up just because someone is white, white represents evil to some of you extremists. We can only cure this world through education, destruction will never solve any problems.
    Katy
    22 Nov 2008, 10:19 - Report

  • oh yes, white does represent a racist to me, being an african american...and about destruction never solving any problems...why dont you go and tell this to your fellow white christians who love killing innocent people? the whites were the ones who started racisim..did u know that?
    yes, its a shame the way these emaratis are displaying the name of islam...by the way its just to please you lot and fit amongst you that they do that, so of course you should be pleased with it. and if they dont you might think of attacking them.
    anyway, leave alone muslims, i dont even see a true christian nowadays...
    and if uae did give so much, then why do we still have a nchild dying every 30seconds in africa?how is it possible? if dubai has got so much to give away, it should help those people and even people in pakistan who still havent recoverd there dead after the earthquake...ok leave uae...what about other rich countries? honestly, if islam was truly applied everywhere, this whole world would be peaceful and safe and without terrorists like G.W.Bush!
    Muslim
    22 Nov 2008, 01:33 - Report

  • Jesus shouldn't have kept reading........Now what was once concern and developed into utter fear disgust....are these actually aimed at helping plp or is this just hatred in letters.....go easy guys....Oh yeah I'm an emirati.....
    anonymous
    Anonymous
    22 Nov 2008, 03:29 - Report

  • Jesus..... shouldn't have kept reading........Now what was once concern and developed into utter fear disgust....are these actually aimed at helping plp or is this just hatred in letters.....go easy guys....Oh yeah I'm an emirati.....
    anonymous
    Anonymous
    22 Nov 2008, 03:31 - Report

  • Hi all,
    I'm a black British born guy from London with a really good job opportunity in Dubai.

    I live a pretty arty, cosmopolitan life in London, with Jamaican parents and close friends from all over the globe. And am totally aware of the subtleties of racism. And generally don't stand for bigotry and bullying on any level.

    I've always had great admiration and respect for all cultures. And have never really experienced any truly disturbing racism personally. Though after reading the comments on here I'm now concerned if a good job and loads of sunshine is really worth my having to deal with attitudes that strike me as pretty disgusting and out dated.

    I'd be pleased to hear from anyone who can give me an honest opinion on what to expect in Dubai as black westerner. I'm not a timid person, quite out going and in no way see myself, my Britishness, or Black background as inferior to anything. Britain does have it's faults, but it's also a great place to be. I was hoping that Dubai and its people also had something positive to offer for all!

    All comments/advice good or bad really appreciated - before I book that flight!

    Thanks!
    Jedi Order
    26 Nov 2008, 12:12 - Report

  • Also people, the levels of antagonistic racial abuse and insults flung around on here, from various sides of this so-called debate are f......ing childish!

    Not saying it should all be peace and love, but if you've got a serious point to make, why deliver it with so much hatred and abuse??

    Really weird, and disturbing where some of you guys are at!
    Surprised this site allows such crap!
    Jedi order
    26 Nov 2008, 12:33 - Report

  • Im am from New Zealand and leaving for Dubai on 2nd December 08. The only thing I was worried about is missing friends and family. However reading all this I realise I have made a mistake going to Dubai.
    Kiwi
    26 Nov 2008, 07:19 - Report

  • Jedi
    If u aint white u ought to carry proof to show that ur from the west.Arabs are primitive in their thoughts and still 50 yrs behind civilisation.U can get a whole lot of stuff with money but there are certain qualities/traits in a human that money cant buy,which these arab bozos lack.Arabs are bloody racists,they discriminate among their lot itself starting right from Sunni to Shia.Asians are pathetic poops in front of their eyes,and sorry to say it, blacks r just ni#$#rs to them no matter what,if u r from US UK or even the moon.If u r looking for some quick bucks in a short period of time & just to get away from the cold n wet climate of UK it would be Ok,If u r looking for quality life then Dubai as a place Sucks,cant even compare it to the least developed western world.My personal opinion is to stay away from this filth n supposedly what can u expect surrounding filth

    Cheers
    Seer
    27 Nov 2008, 01:47 - Report

  • Guess I'm not looking for approval from anyone whilst I’m there.
    Not interested in knowing what people think privately, more interested in knowing their actual responses to race on a general day to day level. And yes, selfishly in my case, black people and black westerners in Dubai.

    i.e. Are they, for the most part:
    A) Tolerant, friendly, hospitable, full of hugs and high-fives?
    Or
    B) Abusive, insulting, face to face confrontational, and angry spitting in one’s path?

    Don't really want to be arguing or having defend myself all the time. And I'd be seriously gutted to fall out with anyone from anywhere whilst I’m there. Though turning the other cheek or entertaining fools is also not an option either. Damn!!

    My plan... Like most people's I guess, is to work on some great projects, meet some cool worldly citizens, earn a bit of extra dough and not get sucked into any bullshit, whilst the sun shines...

    I'm used to travelling so I'll probably give it a go. Worst comes to worst London is still a great city, with the big 2012 games on the way too ; )

    So... thanks to the mixed bag of opinions out there. Any shameful phobias and anxieties I might of had are now gone - A bit like looking up flu symptoms online; for a moment I thought 'shit I've got cancer!' and now after being on here realise it was just a good old fashioned British cold!
    Jedi Order
    28 Nov 2008, 03:48 - Report

  • IAM HAPPY IAM ARAB!!!!I GOT ALL THE RESPECT THERE UNLIKE THE FUKING U.S HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH U.A.E NUMBER #1
    DONT WORRY ABOUT MY NAME
    28 Nov 2008, 09:45 - Report

  • you are correct when you say that islam will take over as the world religion... this is simply due to the fact that it is practiced by people of 3rd world countries who breed like cockroaches
    its such a nice peaceful religion too, isnt it? whenever somebody talks bad against it what do you do? call for them to be killed and stage violent protests. very narrow minded and uneducated way to live...just look at the middle east, pakistan, sudan, indonesia etc etc...if you want to live your life in such a way i respect that, but maybe head to saudi arabia, sudan, somalia, iran or other places that practice this beautiful way of life, why do you all want to head to the west? oh thats right, a little thing called quality of life...
    desert rat
    28 Nov 2008, 04:57 - Report

  • Islam is a cuckoo religion,all its followers does is to to screw each n every hole thats seen to their eyes,be it humans or animals,breed and multiply like rats and kill the entire human race irrespect of humanity and declare that its the fastest growing peaceful religion in the world.All muslims are not terrorists but all terrorists are muslims.To hell with this failed cult!!
    Kaffir
    29 Nov 2008, 12:57 - Report

  • Dubai is the hub of terrorists and racists and camel jockeys.This muslim pigs are the main funders for radicals through out the world,and by regularly funding this radicals these muslim pigs keep on building the longest biggest flattest and all sort of shit.Wait till the West rips mussie asses apart in a couple of years by avoiding oil completely.
    Mullah
    02 Dec 2008, 11:49 - Report

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