United Arab Emirates

Burj Dubai: The world's tallest building (or one of them) a view from the plane heading West to France.

Hashim, my tour guide. He ended up being a very hypocritical Muslim....one of many in Dubai.

Burj Dubai view from the Dubai Mall.


Burj Al Arab. Beautiful beach too, but still....makes you feel bad for how much energy is wasted on such a fake city.

Dubai

I was so nervous coming to Dubai alone, but my feelings of anxiety have been relieved after spending a day here. I really don't know if I like it here or not?? What an interesting, and different culture. I feel like the entire day, all I did was analyze what it would be like to have to wake up in the morning and wear a black silk cover from head to toe...or if I was lucky, maybe a wrap that has color. I think Arab women are just beautiful though. They have such excotic and profound features.

So far though, Dubai has many of the same attributes America has, except with middle eastern people. There are tons of transplants here too, especially from America, The UK, and Australia for contract work. There is construction everywhere here! Not only that, it is very clear the amount of money that goes through the United Arab Emirate economy. It doesn't seem to be very high in poverty....so many nice cars, clothes, and material items.

Love, Martina

Gold Souk....Dubai is known for them!

True Opionion about Dubai:
Would I go back??? Probably not. Is it the Las Vegas of the Middle East??? NO WAY!!

Dubai, one is too expensive to get to, shop in, and also too restricted legally because of the Muslim based laws. Being an ethical world citizen too, it is hard to not feel some type of guilt for how much energy all the fancy buildings are using up, and how many resources are used for such a project that seems quite uneventful.

As for the city, it has beutiful buildings and architecture, and the hotels are not very pricy for all that you get.

As for the laws: the black market economy is huge...why??

Because you can only drink in designated hotels. And you have to really keep on eye out on the choices you make in terms of partying. I personally chose to just stay in my hotel and relax by the pool.

At 20-30 dollars per drink....there was no party going to be happening in Dubai for me!!