Terror attacks in the UAE
#46
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Re: Terror attacks in the UAE
I went to the Grand Mosque today and I had to go through scanners and my bags were also searched. Maybe a step up in security due to regional stuff going on.
#47
Re: Terror attacks in the UAE
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.
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.
#49
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Re: Terror attacks in the UAE
Come on, it must be cool. David Beckham likes it
#50
Re: Terror attacks in the UAE
this, rather than threatened people would just look at you and wonder why the **** you are there rather than in the marina or the mall
#51
Re: Terror attacks in the UAE
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!
unless they are cab drivers, (almost) all cab drivers are wankers!
#52
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Re: Terror attacks in the UAE
In the UK I'd have been stabbed and raped.
#54
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Re: Terror attacks in the UAE
Is there any place in Dubai as dangerous as Barasti on Friday nights?
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