People I encounter always ask me, "Do you like Dubai?"
My answer?
"Of course! I love it!" without fail, every single time.
Then, the next question would be 'Why?'.
So, here I go, rattling replies like a bullet train at 200km/hr.
#1: It has low population density
I love Dubai because it is a very calm and beautiful city. The population density is moderate, not like most Asian cities, where trains are packed like sardines. In Kuala Lumpur and Beijing, people are squeezed into trains, occupying 1sqft per person, standing or seated. On sunny days, the weather gets so hot that people faint on the spot.
The lights are pretty dim in these stations. You'll see footprints, made by mud, rain and sand all over the floors, and sometimes even litter. Pickpockets are rampant that the train operators warn its passengers to watch out for their belongings and hide everything to avoid being targets.
In Dubai, there's no such thing. The train is so spacious. You don't have to fight for space. The metro station is bright and spotless. There are people patrolling between carriages to ensure its passengers obey the law. The best part? All of its stations are air-conditioned. Even if it might be scorching hot outside, inside-it feels like being in the mountains of Tibet, cool, fresh air.
#2: It feels good...
Almost everybody I meet here, love working in Dubai, from blue collar workers, white collar workers and collarless workers. Although for some, working and living conditions can be very bare and extremely rough, it's still much better in comparison with the condition in their home countries. Even the cleaners laugh gaily, singing as they sweep ceilings and polish floors. They smile and greet everyone.
#3: It's spacious
Shopping complexes here are so huge that it takes an entire day to cover the whole mall. Some of it might even span across 2-3 villages in the suburbs. The worst part is, one has to love walking a lot to visit all the shops. The best part is, you don't knock into other people, step on their toes, or acccidentally kick their heels very much. The most wonderful part is, the receptionist at the information counter have a superb photographic memory of every store location. They give precise instructions on which left turn to take, and even describe the landmarks near to the stores you seek. You'll never get lost in the malls. Try asking for directions in Kuala Lumpur malls. You'll end up frustrated for speaking with monosyllable individuals.
#4: It has amazing natural environments
Dubai (and the UAE), has one of the most awesome natural surroundings I've ever seen. Bare fjords, oasis among mountaintops, colourful marine life, carefree dolphins, winding channels between valleys, and of course, desert dunes! It's amazing! To appreciate it, you just got to dive into the seas, scale mountains and fly up in a hot air balloon to take in all the wonders of the world. Why! You can even try skydiving if you dare!
#5: Freedom & Independence
To me, life in Dubai signifies freedom and independence. It is the path of freedom from financial debt, obligation and responsibility stress and multiple roles stress. Here, I live just for myself. I get to discover who I am, what I like, what I love, how I operate and why I do things the way I do. I am not influenced by the expectations of my bosses, my family, my friends. I develop my own personality, my likes and dislikes. I get to decorate my home according to my preference. I even get to practice my religion in the vicinity of my own home. For the first time, I am totally independent and not dependent on others to make me happy or determine my future. That, to me, is one of the most precious gifts of living in Dubai. The freedom and independence of living just for me, myself and I. I love it.
#6: The presence of an international community
In Dubai, it's a melting pot of international cultures. Every time you pick a lot, you'll end up talking to a person from a country you've never heard of before. It's fun, It's exciting! It stimulates your senses all the time. It helps to expand my geographical knowledge and find out more about everybody living on hidden corners globally.
There are many other reasons, on why I love living in Dubai. I'll continue to expand the list as the thought comes along.
Well, if I could sum it all up to my beloved listeners, I'd say this, "Living in Dubai, is like getting a little taste of what it's like to be in heaven. Lacking nothing, having everything; living with people from all nations and tribes in peace and harmony."
Ahhh... What more could one ask for?
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