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Originally Posted by maximusprime
I keep hearing Dubai compared to London or New York. Have any of you ever been to new york? Dubai has a long way to go before it even compares to these places. It has appeal but I have to agree that eventually reality will have to catch up and it will boil down to what the real sensible working folks will be willing to pay for when they do flock here by the millions like they are supposed to. As someone said earlier, you would have to have a DAMN good job to afford these places and really, I cant see much reason to move here aside from a damn good job with damn good tax free pay. New York or London on the other hand are interesting well developed cities with highly efficient infrastructures and a strong sense of identity and mature culture which make them very desirable places to live.
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Sorry but life in New York and London has become extremely expensive. Aparently 2 Million british people left the UK last year to live abroad. The conditions back home have become unbearable.
Whereas, in Dubai, you get paid twice your wage in New York or London and its tax free and its a nice place to live in in terms of projects etc... it is maturing, dont forget it is a very young country... 36 years old to be exact... so the way it has advanced and caught up with major world cities.... it is THE desireable place to live.
You cant enjoy it all though, if you are not well paid. Alot of people struggle in Dubai, so I am only talking about those who are well paid. They can atleast enjoy the money they are making. In UK you cant. The government steals a quarter of your wage and calls it tax, you pay about 400 dirhams to fill your car with petrol,...etc... oh and dont get me started on the weather. Its winter all year around.
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