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GK

Hi all. Will be in Dubai for 2 months June & July (perfect timing I know) for work and have a few questions - your assistance would be much appreciated. Will I be able to do anything outside at all? Wouldn't mind at least getting a tan! Should I be demanding a rental car, or are taxis reasonably...

GK

Thanks for the replies. A few of the queries have been cleared up since my first post. As its going to be a business trip I think I'll be pretty well looked after. Now I'm just worried about climate. I'm fairly outdoorsy and like the fresh air - from your post I guess the evenings aren't too bad?

GK

or rather lack of it! Does anyone else get irritated by the generally inconsiderate and boorish behaviour here? The selfish (and patently dangerous) attitude to driving is one thing, but no pleases or thank yous, holding of doors for those behind you, queue jumping etc. Even the lowest social strata...

GK

"manners maketh man" after all!

I am happy to give lessons in etiquette BTW at a more than reasonable Dh 700 per hour...

GK

agreed - think it must just be culture clash.

I suppose that means I can go round groping girls here - it seems to barely raise an eyebrow! Hmmm I think I'll start with those lovelies in burkas...

GK

"As in shoe thongs......"

"Not sure what you do in Australia but you cannot walk around wearing a thong in Dubai"

Spot the sharpest tool in the box.......not

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