Thursday, January 13, 2011

Dubai and Bombay

After living in Bombay for two and a half years I moved to Dubai in early 2006.  I had visited Dubai a couple of times while living in Bombay and it was nice because it was a quick two and a half hour flight. It was a good place to go for a weekend getaway. Plus, you can't eat beef in India so how else was I going to have  a steak?  I suppose that is normal for most people, flying to another country for a steak.

Dubai was nice to go to because it was so clean and pristine compared to the filth and poverty of Bombay. Of course, Bombay has culture and character, Dubai does not.  On the other hand, Dubai has an indoor ski slope. (not that I care, I don't ski)

You don't see beggars in Dubai but the beggars in India are persistent as hell.  In any other country I have visited, if a beggar approaches you and you tell them "no," they leave you alone.  In India those dudes don't leave.  If you are in a cab and stopped at a red light they just stand there staring at you. Don't make the mistake of giving  one person some money because you will get swarmed by others.

There was one thing I noticed Bombay and Dubai had in common; they are both cities where you wouldn't just stroll along the sidewalks. I mean, they both have sidewalks but it isn't like taking a walk in New York or a city in Europe. Bombay's sidewalks were soo crowded, a simple stroll would quickly turn into a struggle to just walk in a straight line. To give you an idea what it was like, picture this: Have you ever seen a video of all those sperms trying to fertilize the egg?  Well, there you go.

Dubai is kind of funny because it is a cool place to visit but living there wasn't soo cool. It is really just shopping malls, hotels and sand.  There really isn't much else to do.  I would take Bombay over Dubai any day.

4 comments:

  1. chefncurt :"I would take Bombay over Dubai any day".
    I was considering to settle permanently in dubai with my family. However, after reading your last two lines I need to thnk again it seems.
    I don't like Mumbai because of the strict Indian culture boundaries which I am unable to break !
    I dont like Mumbai because of strict extreme political statements from and criminal activities...
    Can you please tell me why do u prefer Mumbai over dubai ? I think time has come to learn the "art of living" any tips in this regard , how can I be happy in MUmbai :-)

    Thank u 1000 times for your reply

    Indian living in mumbai

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