One of those Dubai situations where there is nothing you can do
Jun 19th 2014, 5:02 am
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Re: One of those Dubai situations where there is nothing you can do
had a cracker a good few years ago. Got cut up at a roundabout in knowledge village and hit the horn a few times then carried on. At the next roundabout the same twat deliberately cuts me up, I just carry on driving. Guy then proceeds to try run me off the road a few times while his mate hangs out the window waving a knife at me. Put the foot down so guy does the same, then slam on the brakes and take an exit to Al Khail road as he zooms past. Guy stops and both get out going mental and waving knives as i drive down the slip road.
Was actually pretty hairy at the time.
Was actually pretty hairy at the time.
Jun 19th 2014, 5:51 am
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Re: One of those Dubai situations where there is nothing you can do
Dad's point was - you don't know who has a knife or a bat or anything and who might be a boxing pro and could demolish me. Keeping away and getting out the situation is far wiser than trying to front it up.
Sound advice.
Jun 19th 2014, 9:35 am
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Re: One of those Dubai situations where there is nothing you can do
I don't think wasta really comes into play here. More down to the police who arrive and mood they are in, the time of the day, star sign etc...
A prime example of how it can go wrong:
Top British doctor arrested after raising hand at Dubai driver - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk
We all like to say we'd call the police, but anyone who's been here a while knows the risks outweigh the moral high ground (unless someone has been hurt).
A prime example of how it can go wrong:
Top British doctor arrested after raising hand at Dubai driver - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk
We all like to say we'd call the police, but anyone who's been here a while knows the risks outweigh the moral high ground (unless someone has been hurt).
Jun 19th 2014, 10:53 am
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Re: One of those Dubai situations where there is nothing you can do
I drive a little buzz box as my workday runabout and the amount of times I've been cut up is insane. Weekends I drive the 4wd and very rarely get the same attention. These "guys" are compensating for their lack of power/control/potency in some other part of their lives.
From the OP. I know what a "brake check" is, but what use is it to check your washers?
Jun 19th 2014, 11:06 am
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Re: One of those Dubai situations where there is nothing you can do
You can twist one of your rear washers so it sprays backwards rather than onto your own window. 
Jun 19th 2014, 11:08 am
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Re: One of those Dubai situations where there is nothing you can do
Always carry some marbles in the car - a small flick and its amazing how an innocent marble causes damage to a car travelling at 80+kmph
Jun 19th 2014, 11:15 am
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Jun 19th 2014, 11:43 am
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Re: One of those Dubai situations where there is nothing you can do
Just let them pass, carry on with your life, let them (hopefully) roll the thing at the next junction
Jun 19th 2014, 11:51 am
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Re: One of those Dubai situations where there is nothing you can do
Then there is a little thing called the real world.
I drive a little buzz box as my workday runabout and the amount of times I've been cut up is insane. Weekends I drive the 4wd and very rarely get the same attention. These "guys" are compensating for their lack of power/control/potency in some other part of their lives.
From the OP. I know what a "brake check" is, but what use is it to check your washers?
I drive a little buzz box as my workday runabout and the amount of times I've been cut up is insane. Weekends I drive the 4wd and very rarely get the same attention. These "guys" are compensating for their lack of power/control/potency in some other part of their lives.
From the OP. I know what a "brake check" is, but what use is it to check your washers?
Jun 19th 2014, 12:00 pm
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Re: One of those Dubai situations where there is nothing you can do
Jun 19th 2014, 12:58 pm
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Jun 19th 2014, 1:07 pm
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Re: One of those Dubai situations where there is nothing you can do
In general you'd not bet against a local getting favourtism.
Jun 20th 2014, 6:34 am
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Re: One of those Dubai situations where there is nothing you can do
More on the same theme this morning...
Former police officer leaves UAE after being accused of insulting gesture | The National
Former police officer leaves UAE after being accused of insulting gesture | The National