lol well, in some ways it is.
I guess it depends on the mood you are in š¤·āāļø Dubai is quite high time preference and itās like a better version on Vegas.
But on the other hand building this has done a lot to change the way many (mostly Americans) see the Middle East, it has generated a lot of money for the locals, if you allow yourself to enjoy the lights at night - it can be quite magical, it has become a safe haven for many, there is always something to do here, and itās VERY Bitcoin friendly.