Sago's journey to Dubai, UAE 2016

Road Trips / Vacations / Hiking / Trekking

Dark_Knight (Dark_Knight) 2016-05-07 07:38:49 +0500 #303

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sagopak bhai,

Thanks for validating my perception of Dubai. Even though I have not been to Dubai, I can see what a place that it is. We all know about how badly Rich Arabs of UAE, Saudi, etc. treat Pakistanis, Indians, yet they rely on our poor people's services.

In my experience, Polish people are most racist people on face of Earth. We Pakistanis think that Australians are racists due to our exposure thru cricket with them, but in my experience of living in US for the past 25 years, I have found Polish to be most racist among white population.

And funny thing is, in America, Polish people are butt of many jokes here and are called "Pollocks", same as Pakistanis being called "paki" in UK. Since Poland is one of the poorest countries in Europe they get no respect, but in Dubai I guess, due to their white skin, those horny Arab sheikhs ogle over them, and treat them like Royalty. Its laughable.

But soon, within a decade or so, these Arabs will realize, when all their Oil finishes up, and all their "White Friends" will leave their desert kingdom of UAE, they will be begging Pakistanis and Indians to stay and keep running their countries, but by that time it will too late, and India and Pakistan will have moved on and developed even more, based on our own skills and manpower, Insha-Allah, which these Arab Sheikhs lack.

just to clear a misconception... Dubai is not dependent on Oil. They don't have oil in first place. Oil or no oil, it doesn't concern them now or in future...

sagopak (sagopak) 2016-05-07 13:20:25 +0500 #304

Thank you for your value able input. Let me add more. UAE is among top 10 exporters of oil in world. It secured 6th position in 2014. 35/40% income of UAE is consisted of sale of oil & gas. Abu Dhabi (Capital) produces more than 90 % of total oil production & Dubai produces 4 or 5 % of total oil production.
Now a days, due to the lowest oil prices....economy of UAE including Dubai is suffering. As real estate is a back bone industry in Dubai, so it is suffering too.This is a latest report about UAE & Dubai.

Low Oil Prices Hitting Real Estate in UAE | OilPrice.com

Since last few months, businessman in Dubai is worried. There is panic prevailing in the business sectors. Just look at the beautiful Dragon Mart 2 which is totally failure since it's inauguration. Investors suffered a big losses. No customer at all. Only dragon mart 1 is getting business but sales are going down there too. Dubai is also a debtor of Abu Dhabi.

In simple words.....Dubai is totally depended on the wealth/economy of the Abu Dhabi & other middle east states. If Abu Dhabi suffers then Dubai also suffers. As Abu Dhabi totally depends on Oil...hence, if anything wrong happens in Oil industry then Dubai cannot duck itself from suffering.

sagopak (sagopak) 2016-05-09 13:05:57 +0500 #305

3) Kite Beach
This beach is beside Burj Arab beach. This beach is famous for water sports & Kite surfers. As, there are trainee who come to learn the kite surfing so, its better to be careful & vigilant because any kite can hit you. If you would like to enjoy the water sports or would like to look at the kite surfing then you must visit it. Now, I am going to share the snaps of this beach.

sagopak (sagopak) 2016-05-09 14:45:57 +0500 #306

Kite Beach

sagopak (sagopak) 2016-05-09 14:51:04 +0500 #307

Kite Beach

sagopak (sagopak) 2016-05-09 14:55:14 +0500 #308

Kite Beach

sagopak (sagopak) 2016-05-09 18:06:38 +0500 #309

Kite Beach

sagopak (sagopak) 2016-05-09 18:18:06 +0500 #310

Kite Beach

sagopak (sagopak) 2016-05-10 11:33:43 +0500 #311

7 km long jogging track on the beach.

Those who love to walk or run beside sea then this is an excellent soft track. It is 7 km long. If you start from one point then on the way, you can see few different beaches like Kite beach, & Burj Arab beach etc. Even, if you don't want to walk so long then I must recommend you to at least walk a little on it. You shall enjoy the track indeed.

Soft Walking/Jogging/Running track beside scenic Beach

sagopak (sagopak) 2016-05-16 07:11:05 +0500 #312

Al Mamzar Beach, Diera Dubai

This beach is located on the border of the Dubai & Sharjah. So, people who live in Diera Dubai, they usually go to this beach. This beach is opposite in direction of the Jumairah/Marina Beaches. So, you can explore few beaches in a same trip if you go to Marina side of Bur Dubai but if you go to the Mamzar Beach in the Diera Dubai then only one beach you can explore. Remember, Monday & Wednesday, two days are reserved for Women only. So, men are not allowed & I think.....Boys over 6/7 year old are also not allowed in these two days. This is a beautiful & calm beach indeed. Like in Jalo forest, Lahore....there are beach cabins available here too. Prices of cabins are between 150Dh/4400 Rs to 200 Dh/5400 Rs.

Here are few snaps of Mamzar Beach

sagopak (sagopak) 2016-05-16 07:18:59 +0500 #313

Al Mamzar Beach, Diera Dubai

sagopak (sagopak) 2016-05-16 09:07:13 +0500 #314

Al Mamzar Beach, Diera Dubai

MoizIrfan (MoizIrfan) 2016-05-16 09:13:06 +0500 #315

A famous Chai Spot named Filli is also there at Mamzar. Hot spot for late night tea boys.
Tea is really good in taste. Best in Dubai. Two options available Zafrani & Kashmiri Tea. Cost 3 to 5 AED depending on the cup size.

sagopak (sagopak) 2016-05-16 09:13:22 +0500 #316

Al Mamzar Beach, Diera Dubai

Mr. Roman enjoying the moments

Al Mamzar Beach, Diera Dubai

sagopak (sagopak) 2016-05-16 09:19:02 +0500 #317

Al Mamzar Beach, Diera Dubai

sagopak (sagopak) 2016-05-16 09:20:29 +0500 #318

Al Mamzar Beach, Diera Dubai

hameed777 (hameed777) 2016-05-18 05:45:33 +0500 #319

HI, AND GOOD DAY BROTHER-E-AZIZ
HOPE YOU WILL BE FIT AND FINE, I INCIDENTALLY SEEN YOUR THIS THREAD AND CANNOT STOP TO READ A WHOLE, BUT THE BEST THING IS WHICH ADMIRE ME TO WRITE THESE SENTENCE IN YOUR HONOR ONLY, YOUR NARRATIONS ARE VERY QUITE CLEAR NO HANKY PHANKY OR (PERSONAL ADVERTISEMENTS) , INFORMATION ARE IN DETAILS IN EVERY ASPECT EVEN YOU NOT MIS A VERY SMALL THING BARBER SHOPS DETAILS, AND SAFETY CAUTION ON BOAT RIDING ETC,
I HAVE NOT BEEN IN DUBAI OR NOT IN FUTURE, BUT I FRANKLY SPEAKING IF ANYONE WANT TO VISIT DUBAI FOR ANY REASON MIGHT BE READ YOUR THREAD BEFORE DOING ANYTHING AND PLAN HIS ITINERARY IN THE LIGHT OF YOUR MOST INFORMATIVE THREAD, AND I HOPE IT WILL BE SERVE BETTER FOR THE NEEDY PEOPLE, AND REALLY APPRECIATED YOUR EFFORTS.

2NDLY I AM FULLY AGREED WITH YOUR VIEWS AND WORDS OF FOLLOWING THAT DUBAI ARE SOUL LESS PLACE AND IN MY OPPINNON THE HEAVEN FOR MONEY MAKER REGARDLESS HOW THEY MAKE ITS/BRING ITS.

REST IS O.K. AND KEEP ITS UP, AND I MAY PRAY FOR YOU THAT ALLAH TALA SUBHANO AAP KO LAMBI ZINDI OR SEHAT ATA FARMAIN, AMEEN.

P.S.| I BOOKMARKED YOUR LINKS AND MUST BE SHARE TO OTHER PEOPLE TOO, PLEASE ALSO SHARE YOUR OTHER THREAD LINKS IF YOU HAVE ?
THANKS AND BEST REGARDS
ABDUL HAMEED - a.h.khan-777@outlook.com
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sagopak;5041399:

As for as Dubai is concern.......Yes, I am fully agree with you. This is a bitter truth indeed. I believe in social activities, social gatherings, being a helping hand to the strangers, sharing good & bad moments with neighbors, friends, & relatives so, honestly speaking ......I really miss the factor of "CARE" in Dubai. You have beautifully called it as a robotic life. Nevertheless, activities revolves around just money. People are too busy in their "Bonded" jobs. In most cases, no body even offer you a glass of water. There are many dark side of the Dubai for those who work here. Apparently things look good but in reality, there are many heart broken facts about labor. In Landon or in Chicago......at least, you can do multiple jobs, switch the job, or quit the job but here, you can not especially if you are belong to the poor/under developed countries.
Again, you called perfectly Dubai as a "Soul Less" city. Yes, I am again agree with you. No Feelings, No mercy, No emotions, No regards, No care & most humiliating thing is that high level of discrimination prevails there. Blonds & Arabs both enjoy the superiority based on ethnicity. Our Pakistanis are in worst positions. First, they are looted by the agents, & then they are looted by the employers. I met with almost Pakistani belongs to all classes. I also met with Pakistani Dancers. Everyone has a different story & element of sadness is common among their stories. I met few house maids too who work like a slave. I also met with few Pakistanis who lost millions because another Pakistani did a fraud on the foreign land. The most painful thing for them is that when they try to share the problems then they are taunted "Who ask you to come here?". But majority don't come here with happiness. They come here due to many valid reason & problems.
Anyway, I miss the element of the Humanity in Dubai. I was lucky that I was taken care by my friends but I'm a exceptional case. Other wise, I saw tears in the eyes of the Majority Pakistanis (Males & Females) there. Life is not easy for workers in Dubai.
Thank you for your mature & realistic comments.

naveedlhr (naveedlhr) 2016-05-19 18:26:34 +0500 #320

hameed777;5086641:

HI, AND GOOD DAY BROTHER-E-AZIZ
HOPE YOU WILL BE FIT AND FINE, I INCIDENTALLY SEEN YOUR THIS THREAD AND CANNOT STOP TO READ A WHOLE, BUT THE BEST THING IS WHICH ADMIRE ME TO WRITE THESE SENTENCE IN YOUR HONOR ONLY, YOUR NARRATIONS ARE VERY QUITE CLEAR NO HANKY PHANKY OR (PERSONAL ADVERTISEMENTS) , INFORMATION ARE IN DETAILS IN EVERY ASPECT EVEN YOU NOT MIS A VERY SMALL THING BARBER SHOPS DETAILS, AND SAFETY CAUTION ON BOAT RIDING ETC,
I HAVE NOT BEEN IN DUBAI OR NOT IN FUTURE, BUT I FRANKLY SPEAKING IF ANYONE WANT TO VISIT DUBAI FOR ANY REASON MIGHT BE READ YOUR THREAD BEFORE DOING ANYTHING AND PLAN HIS ITINERARY IN THE LIGHT OF YOUR MOST INFORMATIVE THREAD, AND I HOPE IT WILL BE SERVE BETTER FOR THE NEEDY PEOPLE, AND REALLY APPRECIATED YOUR EFFORTS.

2NDLY I AM FULLY AGREED WITH YOUR VIEWS AND WORDS OF FOLLOWING THAT DUBAI ARE SOUL LESS PLACE AND IN MY OPPINNON THE HEAVEN FOR MONEY MAKER REGARDLESS HOW THEY MAKE ITS/BRING ITS.

REST IS O.K. AND KEEP ITS UP, AND I MAY PRAY FOR YOU THAT ALLAH TALA SUBHANO AAP KO LAMBI ZINDI OR SEHAT ATA FARMAIN, AMEEN.

P.S.| I BOOKMARKED YOUR LINKS AND MUST BE SHARE TO OTHER PEOPLE TOO, PLEASE ALSO SHARE YOUR OTHER THREAD LINKS IF YOU HAVE ?
THANKS AND BEST REGARDS
ABDUL HAMEED - a.h.khan-777@outlook.com
...

I second this opinion. I mentioned it before myself also that your thread is quite informative and best thing is that information is so correct. One more noticeable thing is that you are covering the topics in a arranged way. It is not mixed up information. When you talk about beaches or Zayed road or Marina area or religious places then you just remain on that topic. Therefore, your thread is chapter wise. Keep on adding the information.

sagopak (sagopak) 2016-05-21 08:51:59 +0500 #321

hameed777;5086641:

HI, AND GOOD DAY BROTHER-E-AZIZ
HOPE YOU WILL BE FIT AND FINE, I INCIDENTALLY SEEN YOUR THIS THREAD AND CANNOT STOP TO READ A WHOLE, BUT THE BEST THING IS WHICH ADMIRE ME TO WRITE THESE SENTENCE IN YOUR HONOR ONLY, YOUR NARRATIONS ARE VERY QUITE CLEAR NO HANKY PHANKY OR (PERSONAL ADVERTISEMENTS) , INFORMATION ARE IN DETAILS IN EVERY ASPECT EVEN YOU NOT MIS A VERY SMALL THING BARBER SHOPS DETAILS, AND SAFETY CAUTION ON BOAT RIDING ETC,
I HAVE NOT BEEN IN DUBAI OR NOT IN FUTURE, BUT I FRANKLY SPEAKING IF ANYONE WANT TO VISIT DUBAI FOR ANY REASON MIGHT BE READ YOUR THREAD BEFORE DOING ANYTHING AND PLAN HIS ITINERARY IN THE LIGHT OF YOUR MOST INFORMATIVE THREAD, AND I HOPE IT WILL BE SERVE BETTER FOR THE NEEDY PEOPLE, AND REALLY APPRECIATED YOUR EFFORTS.

2NDLY I AM FULLY AGREED WITH YOUR VIEWS AND WORDS OF FOLLOWING THAT DUBAI ARE SOUL LESS PLACE AND IN MY OPPINNON THE HEAVEN FOR MONEY MAKER REGARDLESS HOW THEY MAKE ITS/BRING ITS.

REST IS O.K. AND KEEP ITS UP, AND I MAY PRAY FOR YOU THAT ALLAH TALA SUBHANO AAP KO LAMBI ZINDI OR SEHAT ATA FARMAIN, AMEEN.

P.S.| I BOOKMARKED YOUR LINKS AND MUST BE SHARE TO OTHER PEOPLE TOO, PLEASE ALSO SHARE YOUR OTHER THREAD LINKS IF YOU HAVE ?
THANKS AND BEST REGARDS
ABDUL HAMEED - a.h.khan-777@outlook.com
...

Abdul Hameed Brother, I do appreciate your words of appreciation indeed. Thank you so much for liking this thread. I shall share many more aspects of the life in Dubai along with more snaps. Just quite busy with daily life. Also, load shading waste lot of time & add the burden of the work. Anyway....I shall keep on sharing the new things about Dubai for the readers. It will be also beneficial for the new comers

sagopak (sagopak) 2016-05-21 08:57:05 +0500 #322

Thank you so much for consistently motivating me & liking my thread. Just due to the busy daily activities, I was unable to come online much here. Yes, I shall share more in coming days. Stay in touch