Dubai - its wonders and limitations

[Rambo]

[Rambo]

looks more like bombay lol. its all desi people with almost no arabs

[Variable]

That's really interesting.

[annie_359]

That's what I was thinkin!!

Annie

[Rambo]

its very crowded, nice area to shop

[Rambo]

[YOUSUFofSD]

looks very nice, i like it!

[annie_359]

I keep reading "Rambo" as "Roberto" and thinkin, "Huh?! Whe is he posting this kinda stuff?"



Annie

[Jamroll]

Originally Posted by Rambo

I was so surprised to learn this that Dubai only has 1.2 million people. Lol 1 suburbs of New york might have more people then that.

Originally Posted by Variable

Yeh, and only 17% of them are Emirati.

Originally Posted by Rambo

looks more like bombay lol. its all desi people with almost no arabs

But it makes sense there are so many desis in your picture - they are by far, the overwhelming majority ethnicity in Dubai and other parts of the UAE. Just as China didn't become a superpower overnight without it's huge hardworking labour force, the same is true with Dubai. Desis are the toiling labour force behing Dubai's meteoric rise.

[Bluestar]

Yeah, unfortunately they're second class citizens next to the Arabs. In Africa, the Indians are quite happy to have Black people as second class citizens. Humans are strange.

[zzze]

Assalamu alaykum

The Gulf emirate of Dubai has said it is to set up the world's first museum dedicated to the Prophet Muhammad.
It aims to shed light on his life in 7th Century Arabia, as well as his legacy for the world's 1.3bn Muslims.

There will also be a wing explaining the Muslim pilgrimage, or Hajj, and another for the other pillars of Islam.

Dubai, more usually known for its burgeoning commerce and tourism, is hoping to provide a bridge between the Islamic world and other countries.

The Prophet Muhammad Museum will be the first project undertaken by the Dubai Authority for Culture and Arts, which was established last week by the emirate in an attempt to widen its global appeal.

'Shining milestone'
Those behind the plans for the new museum say it aims to shed light on the life and legacy of the man Muslims believe is the last messenger of God, as well as introducing the message of eternal love and peace they say he gave the world.

In a city which is never shy of using superlatives when it comes to its own ideas, the museum is being described as a "shining milestone" in the history of Dubai.

Home to more than 100 nationalities, Dubai is one of the more tolerant cities in the region, allowing, if not encouraging alcohol to be drunk and skimpy clothing to be worn.

Until now, Dubai has positioned itself as showing what Arabs can achieve commercially.

It has been a self-proclaimed beacon for other Arab states shining a light on what it has shown is possible in a troubled region.

Now though, it is hoping to go one step further, providing not only a bridge between East and West in commercial terms, but also by providing a link between the Islamic world and the rest of the world.

BBC NEWS | Middle East | Dubai to set up Muhammad museum

Ooo I wonder when it's due to be built/opened up. Who here lives in Dubai?

''allowing if not encouraging alcohol to be drink and skimpy clothing to be worn''? Interesting.

[bluey]

Finally, a project, in the multitude of large projects, to do with Islam.

[LEGALEAGLE]

Originally Posted by bluey

Finally, a project, in the multitude of large projects, to do with Islam.

They already have an Ibn Khaldun museum

[Jamroll]

Cool! We've needed something like this for ages. Looking forward to see how it turns out.

[wheelworks]

Bid'ah donchaknow