levistep said:
Yeah. I'm reading where Dubai is an important port in the Middle East. Lots of Western companies are starting to set up shop there. That's how we take over countries now. Get them to subscribe to capitalism. Worked for Russia. Now working for China.
Once we get them to our side both sides are economically dependent upon each other and wouldn't think of going to war with each other. Too much money would be lost if a war was started.
saw a special concerning the construction of the "palm" island you have pictured above, they spared no expense and the country is quite modern if memory serves me correct. the one draw back to living in a muslem country...no partying allowed bro. not like the far east where those with an unusual taste can have their needs met. just something to think about bud.
I just did some checking. The hotel shaped like a sailboat is Burj al Arab and Expedia.com has 1 night listed for just over US4000. It's the world's only 7-star hotel.
As far as alcohol is concerned, non-Muslims are allowed to drink alcohol and most bars are located in hotels. They also have duty-free alcohol at the airport.
As far as hookers are concerned, the authorities look the other way in certain establishments.
http://www.worldsexguide.com/guide/Middle_East/United_Arab_Emirates/index.htm
Gambling is not allowed. I would still be able to bet by remote controlling either a computer at work or my friend's canadian computer.
The unit of currency is the UAE dirham and there are 3.67 dirham for each US dollar.
I think I could handle it for 4 to 6 months, especially considering that I don't pay rent. I would get all my housing and food paid for during this time.
As far as alcohol is concerned, non-Muslims are allowed to drink alcohol and most bars are located in hotels. They also have duty-free alcohol at the airport.
As far as hookers are concerned, the authorities look the other way in certain establishments.
http://www.worldsexguide.com/guide/Middle_East/United_Arab_Emirates/index.htm
Gambling is not allowed. I would still be able to bet by remote controlling either a computer at work or my friend's canadian computer.
The unit of currency is the UAE dirham and there are 3.67 dirham for each US dollar.
I think I could handle it for 4 to 6 months, especially considering that I don't pay rent. I would get all my housing and food paid for during this time.
Holy crap that tennis court is insane!
Gambling is NOT allowed in Dubai. They have the Dubai World Cup every year and its the richest day in horseracing. The Shieks put up like 12 mil of their own coin, but there is absolutely no betting in that country. They get 100,000 people to watch the races, and when the horses are coming down the stretch everyone is just standing there in total silence (becuase they don't have bets down)
Gambling is NOT allowed in Dubai. They have the Dubai World Cup every year and its the richest day in horseracing. The Shieks put up like 12 mil of their own coin, but there is absolutely no betting in that country. They get 100,000 people to watch the races, and when the horses are coming down the stretch everyone is just standing there in total silence (becuase they don't have bets down)
