The dark side of Dubai


World | 206974 hits | Aug 09 3:14 pm | Posted by: CommanderSock
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Dubai was meant to be a Middle-Eastern Shangri-La, a glittering monument to Arab enterprise and western capitalism. But as hard times arrive in the city state that rose from the desert sands, an uglier story is emerging. Johann Hari reports

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  1. by avatar Bacardi4206
    Tue Aug 10, 2010 5:07 am
    Wow, very long read and I have no words for the article itself. Why is this the first time I have heard about this?

  2. by avatar martin14
    Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:34 am
    Nothing new for me, been hearing these stories for years.

    Nice place.

    Wonder if DD is going to comment.

  3. by avatar desertdude
    Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:42 am
    Well its an old article almost exactly one year old. And discussed to death locally. Although a lot of its exaggerated, very stereotypical and mostly just having a go at Dubai. But most of it is also true and that lot of other issues were also not touched upon. Why do you think I want leave this place ASAP !

    Although I don't think was very balanced and showing the good with the bad, but after all it was titled the dark side so fair enough.

    Here is the reply to that article, pretty lame though.

    http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/co ... 66748.html

  4. by avatar martin14
    Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:50 am
    wow, best straw man ever.. :roll:


    so, everything in Dubai is peachy keen, based on Britain.




    On the other hand, DD should be careful.. people could be watching...

  5. by avatar desertdude
    Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:59 am
    Big brother is always watching



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