- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Pyjama Publishing; 1 edition (6 Aug 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 095533960X
- ISBN-13: 978-0955339608
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14.8 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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- #22 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Middle East > United Arab Emirates
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Seldom has a city garnered so much world attention in so short a time span as Dubai; its ground-breaking developments are well documented and have become the stuff of fascination and admiration from all corners of the globe. However, every city in the world has its good and bad points, and Dubai is no different. Yet, surprisingly, you'll be hard pressed to find any books that paint the emirate in less than upbeat, expansive brush strokes. Living and working in Dubai peeks under the city's veil by offering a different, yet impartial, perspective that not only highlights the city's many positive aspects but, uniquely, all its aspects. By simply striking this balance and offering a fully rounded account of living and working in the emirate, those tempted to join Dubai's party can, for the first time, do so knowing what to expect.
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You can purchase many books about Dubai, which detail everything from the city’s phenomenal rise from pauper to prince in just a few decades, and the glitz and glamour on offer to the holidaymaker in glossy coffee-table splendour, to the celebration of just how farsighted and wise Dubai’s leaders are. There are also one or two books for history buffs and new residents, but there has been nothing available, until now, to give a prospective expatriate an in-depth guide about what it’s really like to live and work in Dubai, from someone who actually lived there.
Why? Because books published in the UAE can only present a viewpoint that gives the impression that living and working in Dubai is nothing short of Utopia. The reality, unfortunately, is quite the opposite in many respects.
This book endeavours to address this imbalance so that, should you decide to relocate to Dubai, you’re fully cognisant as to the pitfalls and pleasures, and arrive both knowing the good, the bad and the ugly.
Why? Because books published in the UAE can only present a viewpoint that gives the impression that living and working in Dubai is nothing short of Utopia. The reality, unfortunately, is quite the opposite in many respects.
This book endeavours to address this imbalance so that, should you decide to relocate to Dubai, you’re fully cognisant as to the pitfalls and pleasures, and arrive both knowing the good, the bad and the ugly.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this book giving an equal good versus bad account. It took off my rosey sunglasses I had on regarding how Dubai works. I can now look forward to going to Dubai with eyes wide open without being made a fool off or being taken advantage of regarding things I did not know.
Format:Paperback
The blurb claims that this book is the only one to give a balanced view of life in Dubai. Unfortunately, there is very little balance in evidence. You get the suspicion that the author may have left the country under some sort of cloud. Every aspect of Dubai life examined herein is presented in a negative way, and what few positives are presented are only there to provide an opening to the sentence before the author writes the inevitable 'but...'. Whilst I am not saying that life in Dubai is perfect, it's a hell of a lot better than presented here.
On the other hand, the pictures are good. If a little out of date.
Despite the Rough Guide font used on the front cover, this book feels like what it is - a vanity press hack job.
On the other hand, the pictures are good. If a little out of date.
Despite the Rough Guide font used on the front cover, this book feels like what it is - a vanity press hack job.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I purchased this book before I moved to Dubai and now I have been living in the city for 9 months.
I found the author to be very negative and I remember being slightly turned off Dubai after reading this book.
Some of the information is true and informatative, however I think the author had some negative experiences that are not standard in Dubai and this is clearly reflected in her writing style.
A much better book to purchase is the Dubai Explorer. It is far more informative and unbias in it's coverage.
I found the author to be very negative and I remember being slightly turned off Dubai after reading this book.
Some of the information is true and informatative, however I think the author had some negative experiences that are not standard in Dubai and this is clearly reflected in her writing style.
A much better book to purchase is the Dubai Explorer. It is far more informative and unbias in it's coverage.
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