Originally Posted by BOGO (Post 11719876)

I agree, its hard to be around people who dwell on worst case scenarios, however..


As I am moving to Dubai in October this has been a concern of mine, my concerns were quickly alleviated after a quick google search of notable terrorist attacks in Dubai, and after doing some simple math I figured my odds of being involved in a terrorist attack in Dubai is around 18,900,903 to 1. I think it's more likely to be attacked by a great white shark and that's if I never swim in the ocean, but if i'm diving for abalone in a black wet suit, surrounded by black seals near the Farallon islands my chances of being attacked greatly increase. I'm quite sure there are back streets you don't want to go down and people you don't want to be around in Dubai.

Originally Posted by BOGO (Post 11719876)

I'm quite sure there are back streets you don't want to go down in Dubai.

Originally Posted by mikewot (Post 11720660)

Nope, not found any yet and I wander around lots of places in the winter. People mainly look at you curiously because they are certain you are lost.

Originally Posted by Irishbeekeeper (Post 11721209)

yep, 99.9% of the times if you approach anyone in Deira or Bur, they will always respond with a smile and will always go out of their way to help you out
unless they are cab drivers, (almost) all cab drivers are wankers! :D

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 11721232)

My hire car battery died in Karama once. Within about 15 minutes and on the second shop I entered I had 4 guys with a car, jump leads and a restarted engine.

In the UK I'd have been stabbed and raped.

Originally Posted by DXBtoDOH (Post 11721234)

You must be from a really grotty part of the UK :unsure:

Originally Posted by DXBtoDOH (Post 11721236)

Is there any place in Dubai as dangerous as Barasti on Friday nights?