And the day has come when we finally leave Dubai to head back home to Mumbai. As we get back to leave, while we are amazed by what this city has achieved in a short period of time, making it a magnet for both investors and tourists alike.
But the sheen is indeed wearing off a bit - the economic crises a few years back slowed the momentum, and in turn slowed the economy here. Construction activity stalled and employment of overseas workers fell.
But contrary to what one would have expected, the downturn did not have an impact on the Emiratis. Based on what I have seen here, they seem to be quite arrogant in their approach to Asians while they adore white skin!
Inside the Dubai Mall...
Umbrellas in the Dubai Mall...
Inspired by Greco-Roman tiles...
At the Emirates Store in the Dubai Mall...
"If it's not Boeing, I'm not going!"
The Airbus A380 flight simulator...
View of the simulator...
After mall ratting, we now head to the airport...
Our driver was a second generation Pakistani from Peshawar, who insisted on telling us stories about the city - about how corrupt Pakistani politicians stash their cash here in Dubai, all of which goes into the real estate market...
At the Dubai Airport, waiting to head back home. And again this time we are going to be on an Airbus A380 - my fourth A380 flight but this time on Emirates!
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