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Dune Buggies in Boomtown Dubai

A modern day Tower of Babel, where wealth of all nationalities gathers to build bigger, better, faster. Dubai represents extreme capitalism, an extraordinary vision built on sweat while tourists drink mocktails, surrounded by mahogany and marble. Pondering the beauty and decadance, I jump on a camel, hop in a dune buggy, visit an Indian strip-on club and enjoy high tea at the world’s tallest hotel.

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Eat, Sleep, Play

In a boomtown city with hotels the size of suburbs, you can pretty much guarantee on finding whatever it is you’re looking for. read more

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Ed (ENG)
I am inspired by: The sheer amount of money being pumped into Dubai
I regret: Leaving England's green and beautiful land
Today I am grateful for: England winning the Ashes for the first time in 16 years

Anwar
I am inspired by: Knowing that what I learned today can make a difference tomorrow
I regret: Not having spent more time with my family in the past
Today I am grateful for: My family

Insu (KOR)
I am inspired by: The dedication of a lady I know, who's purpose is to take someone's hand and help them climb the stairs of life, until they can stand on their own
I regret: Not having acted sooner when my son developed asthma
Today I am grateful for: Being Anwar's wife


Uzma (PAK)
I am inspired by: Nelson Mandela, and Audrey Hepburn
I regret: Moving to Islamabad, the armpit of the world
Today I am grateful for: My children, my husband, my life, my job

Dan (SA)
I am inspired by: Women
I regret: Not asking that South African FHM model to lunch in New York
Today I am grateful for: Life

Costas (SA)
I am inspired by: Being alive
I regret: Not being wiser at 12
Today I am grateful for: My kids


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