Friendly or Just odd
#16
Re: Friendly or Just odd
Sounds weird to me too. I have got in touch with people here recommended by friends back in London and they have been incredibly helpful and welcoming, but I have stayed well away from the pervy "single" guys that seem to be everywhere. You're much better off going to group events and meeting up with people recommended by your friends. My rule is safety in numbers.
#19
Re: Friendly or Just odd
kittycat1
I wouldn't dismiss them all. It may well be that some are genuine offers as they remember what it was like being new in town and not knowing anyone. Why not meet up with some of them (other girls especially) in a well known place for a drink or two? Just be a little careful and you might meet some good people.
Dubai is generally a very friendly place (this board often being one of the exceptions!) and not everyone has a hidden agenda. You should be able to spot the guys who simply want to get in your knickers. If you are not comfortable then make your excuses and leave.
Don't let cynicism take over & have some fun.
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I wouldn't dismiss them all. It may well be that some are genuine offers as they remember what it was like being new in town and not knowing anyone. Why not meet up with some of them (other girls especially) in a well known place for a drink or two? Just be a little careful and you might meet some good people.
Dubai is generally a very friendly place (this board often being one of the exceptions!) and not everyone has a hidden agenda. You should be able to spot the guys who simply want to get in your knickers. If you are not comfortable then make your excuses and leave.
Don't let cynicism take over & have some fun.
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#20
Re: Friendly or Just odd
Oooh, just noticed the last comment. Bit of a swinger are we? Threesomes and foursomes and moresomes, eh???
Sadly no - just married men that fail to tell you they are married....
Its a mine field!
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#23
Re: Friendly or Just odd
kittycat1
I wouldn't dismiss them all. It may well be that some are genuine offers as they remember what it was like being new in town and not knowing anyone. Why not meet up with some of them (other girls especially) in a well known place for a drink or two? Just be a little careful and you might meet some good people.
Dubai is generally a very friendly place (this board often being one of the exceptions!) and not everyone has a hidden agenda. You should be able to spot the guys who simply want to get in your knickers. If you are not comfortable then make your excuses and leave.
Don't let cynicism take over & have some fun.
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I wouldn't dismiss them all. It may well be that some are genuine offers as they remember what it was like being new in town and not knowing anyone. Why not meet up with some of them (other girls especially) in a well known place for a drink or two? Just be a little careful and you might meet some good people.
Dubai is generally a very friendly place (this board often being one of the exceptions!) and not everyone has a hidden agenda. You should be able to spot the guys who simply want to get in your knickers. If you are not comfortable then make your excuses and leave.
Don't let cynicism take over & have some fun.
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#25
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Re: Friendly or Just odd
You have to be really careful over here. Apparently if you retaliate physically they can launch a case against you. I've got a great personal alarm now, but I have only felt unsafe here once in the last year and half. Generally I haven't had too many problems, you just have to be firm with the more eager suitors lol.
#27
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Re: Friendly or Just odd
kittycat1
I wouldn't dismiss them all. It may well be that some are genuine offers as they remember what it was like being new in town and not knowing anyone. Why not meet up with some of them (other girls especially) in a well known place for a drink or two? Just be a little careful and you might meet some good people.
Dubai is generally a very friendly place (this board often being one of the exceptions!) and not everyone has a hidden agenda. You should be able to spot the guys who simply want to get in your knickers. If you are not comfortable then make your excuses and leave.
Don't let cynicism take over & have some fun.
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I wouldn't dismiss them all. It may well be that some are genuine offers as they remember what it was like being new in town and not knowing anyone. Why not meet up with some of them (other girls especially) in a well known place for a drink or two? Just be a little careful and you might meet some good people.
Dubai is generally a very friendly place (this board often being one of the exceptions!) and not everyone has a hidden agenda. You should be able to spot the guys who simply want to get in your knickers. If you are not comfortable then make your excuses and leave.
Don't let cynicism take over & have some fun.
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Dubai is unlike anywhere is Europe (of course, it's the middle east, not Europe) and a lot of guys here have NONE of the usual niceties associated back home.
While I am sure there are exceptions, facebook stalking here is an occupation for many - it's a game of numbers and while 99 will say F off, one will say yes.
This is a place where someone in a car can follow you for 20 miles on the basis of a courteous smile at a traffic lights and where in many cases, only a **** OFF OR I WILL CALL THE POLICE RIGHT NOW, will get rid of them.
I know many women, single and married, that have had many ingenious ploys put on them over here to get them on their own, as well as numerous cases of outright harassment.
Like in any city, use your common sense. Be safe. If it feels dodgy, it usually is.
#29
Re: Friendly or Just odd
thanks emerald- handy to know- I won't go kick boxing anyone to the floor then! Rape alarm ratehr than mace spray it is then.
Meow- ok i've not had thousands of offers buthave had enough to make me question it- and it has been a let me take you out- you won't pay for anything type of offer- just wondering if ive got nude pics in my album or something
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Meow- ok i've not had thousands of offers buthave had enough to make me question it- and it has been a let me take you out- you won't pay for anything type of offer- just wondering if ive got nude pics in my album or something
xxx
#30
Re: Friendly or Just odd
kittycat1
I wouldn't dismiss them all. It may well be that some are genuine offers as they remember what it was like being new in town and not knowing anyone. Why not meet up with some of them (other girls especially) in a well known place for a drink or two? Just be a little careful and you might meet some good people.
Dubai is generally a very friendly place (this board often being one of the exceptions!) and not everyone has a hidden agenda. You should be able to spot the guys who simply want to get in your knickers. If you are not comfortable then make your excuses and leave.
Don't let cynicism take over & have some fun.
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I wouldn't dismiss them all. It may well be that some are genuine offers as they remember what it was like being new in town and not knowing anyone. Why not meet up with some of them (other girls especially) in a well known place for a drink or two? Just be a little careful and you might meet some good people.
Dubai is generally a very friendly place (this board often being one of the exceptions!) and not everyone has a hidden agenda. You should be able to spot the guys who simply want to get in your knickers. If you are not comfortable then make your excuses and leave.
Don't let cynicism take over & have some fun.
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On reflection, if one wishes to avoid wierdos then you really ought not post on here.......