Abu Dhabi

[UK4X4]

More, yes a tad, 2 years 4 months if you want to be exact

I have lived and traveled in many countries, my view is not from a singular excursion from my home country.

and certainly not just western countries previously I did short trips to Malaysia, Indonsesia,Tunisia, Morroco, Libya and Iran
before longer times in Oman and Qatar

I really don't want to to comment further than I have already.............

many an expat family has been thrown out of the middle east within 24 hrs
due to commenting on the local laws and customs

so I'll stop at this point and simply say


we are happy to be leaving.


Once we have left I'll be happy to comment with my real views


Petro dollars

I've worked for the same company for over 12 years, I just go with the flow, they move me when they feel fit, and I follow, in order to provide a good living for my family, and I enjoy experiencing new countries and cultures.

My comment was due to my experiences in the desert with friendly people, who always stopped to say hi and help if required.

and something diferent in town

that is all

If you wish to be a censor please apply to the moderators !

[burn_e]

Hey, don't take it to serious, I agree with you on most things. Isn't it, that when you respect local laws, than you usually have a peaceful life?

Just don't spoil the party of the guy who is really excited to go abroad, give him the chance to make own experiences. The bias will come soon enough.

[Caduceus]

Another one with nothing but complaints about the Middle East...

If it was such a pain, what held you for 2 years (or was it even more)? The Petrol Dollars and the share you wanted from it?
If you look carefully enough you can find even in paradise something to hate (its eternal etc).

If there are so many people with complaints, have you ever stopped to ask why?
-laws?
-customs?
- cost of living?
- all that sand and no beach?
- it's way too freaking hot for him?

who cares why he stayed? I'm pretty sure it's a safe guess that he wasn't on some great adventure when he realized "you know, I don't think I like it here. But let me stick around for a bit just to make sure I don't."

2 years is plenty of time to form an opinion. What's wrong with having one?

[Gunnslinger]

"Just don't spoil the party of the guy who is really excited to go abroad, give him the chance to make own experiences. The bias will come soon enough."


I lived in the Persian Gulf for 9 years between 1992 and 2001 and have traveled to over 35 different countries for work and for enjoyment. I understand the challenges and my expectations are realistic. The Arab culture and values are often at odds with western values. That's just the way it is. I will be polite and patient and see what happens, easy enough to cartch a ride on an outbound flight if it doesn't work out.

[Caduceus]

"Just don't spoil the party of the guy who is really excited to go abroad, give him the chance to make own experiences. The bias will come soon enough."


I lived in the Persian Gulf for 9 years between 1992 and 2001 and have traveled to over 35 different countries for work and for enjoyment. I understand the challenges and my expectations are realistic. The Arab culture and values are often at odds with western values. That's just the way it is. I will be polite and patient and see what happens, easy enough to cartch a ride on an outbound flight if it doesn't work out.

True. One could easily make the argument that western values and culture are at odds with Arabs (for example, middle easterners going to England for college).

Not trying to stoke an agrument, just trying to avoid people interpreting things wrong.

[Doin_It]

Stop already........................

[Abu Buckwheat]

"Just don't spoil the party of the guy who is really excited to go abroad, give him the chance to make own experiences. The bias will come soon enough."


I lived in the Persian Gulf for 9 years between 1992 and 2001 and have traveled to over 35 different countries for work and for enjoyment. I understand the challenges and my expectations are realistic. The Arab culture and values are often at odds with western values. That's just the way it is. I will be polite and patient and see what happens, easy enough to cartch a ride on an outbound flight if it doesn't work out.

There are plenty of ATVs and Dune Buggies in the Desert but no one travels alone here and I have been on multi car trips in the Moreeb Dunes at Liwa where we ended up with NO ONE for miles and miles. Anywho, my near 30 years of operating in the ME (and 5 years here) has taught me that the biggest dilemma in the UAE is which resturant to go to each Thursday ... then again, do I want another Guiness with dinner? is the other great Dilemma.

Know Seef Mall in Manama? Multiply it by 50 and surround that number by hundreds of 10-30 story buildings for rent, add a million foreign workers, bunches of high end hotels and the occassional Emira

[Gunnslinger]

I remember when they built Seef Mall, opened a Chilis next door which quickly lost it's liquor license. Bahrain, being an island was limited on outdoor recreation. I look forward to exploring the area, Oman, etc. And the food and the difficult decisions like how many Irish coffees should be consumed after dinner.

[tamin]

I just came accross this forum and am now a registered user

I live in Dubai and LOVE it here! Unfortunately I am leaving in July. I came to Dubai on a 3 year contract and to prepare for my dream overland expedition around Africa.

www.everythingexceptthehorn.com

I cant believe I only have 6 months left

I am sure to be back so I wish you the best and if you come up to Dubai please drop me a line and we can go Dune bashing together

[Gunnslinger]

Tamin, good luck with your project. That will be quite an adventure.