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Apr 9, 2011 11:34 AM
It is like Las Vegas, without the Vegas. The world's tallest building is there, if I can get the link to work.

Apr 9, 2011 11:34am
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se-alum

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Apr 9, 2011 11:40 AM
Okay.
Apr 9, 2011 11:40am
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Manhattan Buckeye

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Apr 9, 2011 11:42 AM
OK, it is hot, it is the desert, and there are a bunch of Arabs. I don't get why Dubai is considered so awesome. Its a giant stripmall, with a few big buildings.
Apr 9, 2011 11:42am
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O-Trap

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Apr 9, 2011 12:08 PM
I've been told the size, creativity, and design of the architecture is exactly why it's considered so great.
Apr 9, 2011 12:08pm
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jordo212000

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Apr 9, 2011 12:13 PM
I could be wrong, but I have heard that some of the shine is coming off of Dubai
Apr 9, 2011 12:13pm
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O-Trap

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Apr 9, 2011 12:28 PM
Yeah, I've heard they're REALLY in debt.
Apr 9, 2011 12:28pm
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Automatik

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Apr 9, 2011 1:44 PM
There is a bit more there than just a few buildings. I've also heard that its not growing like they had hoped and lots of unfinished projects.

I have a few friends that work there.....I hope to visit one day.
Apr 9, 2011 1:44pm
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O-Trap

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Apr 9, 2011 2:21 PM
I am pretty disappointed that they never got Hydropolis off the ground. That would have been SWEET!
Apr 9, 2011 2:21pm
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stroups

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Apr 9, 2011 2:21 PM
I don't think they allow alcohol over there do they?
Apr 9, 2011 2:21pm
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Automatik

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Apr 9, 2011 2:36 PM
stroups;736926 wrote:I don't think they allow alcohol over there do they?

Drinking in public is prohibited, but you can drink in hotel bars/clubs.
Apr 9, 2011 2:36pm
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Cat Food Flambe'

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Apr 9, 2011 5:24 PM
If you've been living in a remote city in the more conservative parts of the Middle East, I suspect Dubai looks pretty dammed good.
Apr 9, 2011 5:24pm
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gerb131

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Apr 9, 2011 7:29 PM
Someone post a picture of post war Baghdad
Apr 9, 2011 7:29pm
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gerb131

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Apr 9, 2011 7:29 PM
Or Detroit
Apr 9, 2011 7:29pm
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CenterBHSFan

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Apr 9, 2011 9:58 PM
Just watch the movie Unstoppable. You'll see enough of Bellaire to think Dubai is great!
Apr 9, 2011 9:58pm
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O-Trap

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Apr 9, 2011 11:07 PM
gerb131;737081 wrote:Someone post a picture of post war Baghdad
gerb131;737082 wrote:Or Detroit

Win.
Apr 9, 2011 11:07pm
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Apr 9, 2011 11:33 PM
No, it's not a fan. It's a city.

/bad joke
Apr 9, 2011 11:33pm
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tk421

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Apr 9, 2011 11:39 PM
Hmm, wonder what Dubai and the rest of the ME will be like once oil is no longer the dominant energy source? Hell, they'll probably be some of the huge players leading the charge into new alternative energies.
Apr 9, 2011 11:39pm
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jordo212000

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Apr 9, 2011 11:56 PM
Hmm, wonder what Dubai and the rest of the ME will be like once oil is no longer the dominant energy source? Hell, they'll probably be some of the huge players leading the charge into new alternative energies.
That's going to be a really really long time from now
Apr 9, 2011 11:56pm
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Tobias Fünke

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Apr 10, 2011 4:19 AM
Not convinced. My cousin is on the USA wrestling team and spends his time flying all over the world for tournaments and said Dubai was by far the best city he's ever been to.
Apr 10, 2011 4:19am
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Belly35

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Apr 10, 2011 7:37 AM
Dubai will be nothing more that an example of Arab wealth gone wrong... The decline is happening now and slowly the financial base will be depleted. With the area surrounding Dubai in conflict and political turmoil this will create addition problem for the banking support to fund Dubai.

http://www.skyscrapernews.net/news.php?ref=2000
Apr 10, 2011 7:37am
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Apr 10, 2011 11:36 AM
I can't wait to go to Dubai. From what I've been told the shopping is amazing and they have a lot of cool things to do. Will find out within the next 6 months.
Apr 10, 2011 11:36am