Probably also annoyed by people who don't know how to spell "Isaac"

Flybynuts post is good, but prices have risen considerably.


Main complaints are the cost-of-living and inflation rate, plus very fast drivers in big cars. The dirham is tied to the dollar and there were a lot of complaints by non-US folks when the dollar was weaker - those voices have quieted somewhat. I agree that Pprune is a good place to look but you need to filter both the Kool-Aid and the whiners, and note that most of what you read is employment / long-term resident oriented. Also be careful of where you party ... FOXNews.com - British Couple Sentenced to 3 Months for Sex on Dubai Beach - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News