Not offended :) What he was describing is more Saudi Arabia, especially for non-citizens (although I will say, that’s why I’ve always felt safe visiting there) but the UAE is a bit different, and less “draconian” as people like to say. The first time I went to Dubai, it was remarkably westernized as well.
I don’t mean to offend. I’m not lying. It’s a true story. I was checking into a hotel called The Dominic. He was right beside me and said he was tired from a 14 hour flight. I asked from where. He said Dubai.
I said, “That seems like such a great place. A lot of bitcoiners seem to be moving there.”
He said: “It is extremely safe, but if you commit a crime, like stealing, it is very dangerous. They will either cut your hands off or kick you out of the country.”
I did not verify his story, but I promise, that is what he said. My wife nostr:npub1etcdje6hp2c8qtp5qt2scj439hrg2h4qvfgekxkqfpcgednrkryqskxwkr was with me for this story.
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Money in the right hands does seem to change things. But neither are that good for women are they?
You’ve clearly never been to Dubai and seen the women there. They’re the epitome of the western concept of liberation.
And as far as Saudi goes, they’re evil in many ways, but women there are living mostly happy and healthy lives.
Can’t say the same for the men, particularly the poorer ones.
So what we get here in the media is mostly bullshit? Women can do same things men can do? And no, never been. I drink. Especially on vacation. If I can’t do that, I’m not visiting. That would include dry counties here in the us.
You can drink in Dubai, sweets. And for a bitcoiner who promotes the idea that media narratives are bullshit, I’m surprised to hear that from you.
I expect them to be bullshit most of the time. But when it comes to reporting Middle East, I thought they might be more truthful. Guess not. So what are the alcohol restrictions in Dubai? Pretty much the only place I would visit.
Let me tell you something: the media, when reporting the Middle East, is at the height of its BS. Bullshitting on steroids. And for someone with no experience with the area, it’s easy to fall for it.
Dubai has great nightlife. Good combination of eastern and western culture. Good food, drinks, shopping, people, service, and entertainment.
Not surprised because of the near zero possibility to verify anything as a common westerner and especially because of the $200bn motivation to keep the US pleb angry towards the Middle East.