Depends

I have read all those messages. And I have to say all are right. Definitely there is racism in Dubai as there is EVERYWHERE in the world. I am German, 20 years young and living for two years in Dubai. But I have to tell you that there is absolutely less racism than there is in Germany. I loved the post from Carl (2nd reply) because it is really 100% accurate. I have to say it depends where and with whom you are staying / spending your day / working / living with. There are snobbish Emiratis and snobbish British. But I have never seen a snobbish Phillipino. From all the nationalities in Dubai I prefer the Phillipino. They are so peaceful and they are very simple, also they are the "higher class workers" often very good educated. But I would suggest Tom to wait to go to Dubai. Dubai is still in progress (construction everywhere, chaos in the streets) And the infrastructure can barely stand on its feet. You can absolutely not rely on ANY bus in Dubai. Meetings are often postponed because of traffic congestions, rush-ours are horrible. But this all will change. Dubai once, will become the center of our planet. I am absolutely sure. Everything in Dubai is over-the-top and so modern, just imagine Dubai is barely 30 years old. HH Sheikh Mohammad, Ruler of Dubai said Dubai reached 7% of his vision he planed for Dubai. Imagine what more to come. I love Dubai.