View Poll Results: When was Dubai last a lovely place to live in?

30+ years ago, before Federation

2.27%

20 years ago, when we all nightclubbed in Sharjah

13.64%

10 years ago, when there was "nothing but the Trade Centre"

25.00%

5 years ago, when the Madinat was still Chicago Beach Village

25.00%

It's the perfect lovely place now

20.45%

Dubai's golden age hasn't dawned yet

13.64%

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When was Dubai last a lovely place?

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Aug 19th 2007, 9:20 am

#196

Dago

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Re: When was Dubai last a lovely place?

Maybe HH stands for Hong Hong which is not a well know thermal underwear brand - nor even a special administrative region of China. Could be High Holborn which is in London.

Aug 19th 2007, 11:07 am

#197

Blue Cat

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Re: When was Dubai last a lovely place?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dago

Maybe HH stands for Hong Hong which is not a well know thermal underwear brand - nor even a special administrative region of China. Could be High Holborn which is in London.

It stands for His Highness on this occasion

Aug 19th 2007, 11:08 am

#198

Modernian

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Re: When was Dubai last a lovely place?

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Originally Posted by Dago

Where is HH ?

No, silly - I worked FOR HH.

You don't know who or what HH is? He's quite well-known....... lives in a nice house in Dubai....... owns a racehorse or two......... has a bridge named after his family.....

Aug 19th 2007, 11:10 am

#199

Modernian

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Re: When was Dubai last a lovely place?

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Originally Posted by Blue Cat

It stands for His Highness on this occasion

BC you beat me to it.......

Aug 19th 2007, 11:15 am

#200

Blue Cat

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Re: When was Dubai last a lovely place?

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Originally Posted by Modernian

yes that's the man, he aint replied to any of my e mails though!!

Aug 19th 2007, 11:21 am

#201

Modernian

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Re: When was Dubai last a lovely place?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Cat

yes that's the man, he aint replied to any of my e mails though!!

Congratulations everybody!!!

We have just taken this thread to the magic "200 posts" level!!

Not quite in the "song reflecting your mood" bracket, but not bad all the same....

Aug 19th 2007, 11:21 am

#202

beebee

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Re: When was Dubai last a lovely place?

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Originally Posted by Blue Cat

yes that's the man, he aint replied to any of my e mails though!!

Maybe he's scared..

Aug 19th 2007, 12:35 pm

#203

IndieG

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Re: When was Dubai last a lovely place?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Confucius

Don't believe everything you read...

Let's put it this way - about the power shortages in Dubai - I got this straight from the proverbial horse's mouth...............

Aug 19th 2007, 12:57 pm

#204

Blue Cat

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Re: When was Dubai last a lovely place?

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Originally Posted by IndieGirl

Let's put it this way - about the power shortages in Dubai - I got this straight from the proverbial horse's mouth...............

an electric horse

Aug 19th 2007, 1:11 pm

#205

IndieG

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Re: When was Dubai last a lovely place?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Cat

an electric horse

yeah right - this info can be had for 1 dh

Aug 24th 2007, 10:03 am

#206

mus114

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Re: When was Dubai last a lovely place?

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Originally Posted by Confucius

You're no Mustapha???
I'm disappointed...What are you wearing???

A stainless steel tutu

Aug 24th 2007, 11:43 am

#207

Confucius

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Re: When was Dubai last a lovely place?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mus114

A stainless steel tutu

No problem...It will expand in the heat...

Feb 13th 2008, 10:04 pm

#208

Abu William

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Re: When was Dubai last a lovely place?

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Originally Posted by Confucius

No problem...It will expand in the heat...

Interesting comments on this thread! OK, my two penn'orth. Have lived in Saudi (4), Dubai (2) and now Al Ain (2). My ratings, 1. Al Ain, 2. Saudi, 3. Dubai. Having said that we're looking at Muscat for our next, and probably longterm, move. For those looking to stay in UAE, but head out of Dubai, Al Ain is a great option. It offers the community benefits that you have on Saudi compounds, but without the negative side of life. In terms of family life, it beats Dubai hands down. It's not for everyone though. If you're one of the 'nouveau socialites' in the UAE then you're not gonna like it. But, for normal folk with a sense of reality, it's a great spot.