Has Dubai Been Under Occupation All These Years

Why have the expatriates been allowed in Dubai totheir newly acquired headquarters keep the cricketing
outnumber the ethnic Arab community living there?pundits worldwide busy. Many cricket fans were
Estimates suggest up to eighty percent of Dubai'sshocked to know when the ICC moved to Dubai from
current population might be composed of theLondon instead of a place like Mumbai where a much
foreigners living and working for its development. Theirbetter cricketing infrastructure was already in place.
presence is overwhelming, from the dockyard to theWith the passage of time they have also begun
sea coast, from the international airport to the lavishrealizing though, why Dubai was not a bad decision
Jumeirah Palm Beach, from the street side cafes toafter all.Dubai's multifaceted lifestyle apart from its
the towering lord of catering, Burj Al Arab. There is notrade and commerce is one important reason why so
single spot available in today's Dubai that you mightmany people are flocking on its doors. The peaceful
finally call free of foreign incursion. The outnumber ofcoexistence of so many cultures on its soil gives the
the local populace is mammoth by any standards.conflict ridden west and central Asia a ray of hope.
Eighty percent is a shocking mark indeed!So why is itThere may not be any better reason than this
taking place? Have Dubai's rulers suddenly gone crazytherefore, for the world to travel and be part of
and allowing invaders to take away their homeland?Dubai's perplexing experiences. The latter stands fully
Records will suggest contrary to any such hypothesisgeared on its part for taking care of your much valued
though. Neither are Dubai's rulers mindless Shaikhs norstays. Not only does it have an infrastructure at par
are the expatriates living there planning to take over.with most of the developed nations but it also
The trend of foreigners arriving in Dubai has been onsurpasses them on several occasions.From some of
for over a century now and they have become anthe best landmarks in the world to one of the most
intrinsic part of its multicultural identity. Both sides arebeautiful beaches on earth, from one of the most
willing partners in all the spheres, including trade andadvanced lifestyles in Asia to one of the most
commerce and the cohesive living they are known for.expensive hotels on earth, and from one of the most
There is no reason why they will ever decide to moveorthodox Islamic beliefs in Arabia to one of the best
away from this mutual understanding. Both have beencosmopolitan states globally - Dubai has it all and
making the best out of this arrangement and wouldwishes you could also be a part of it someday. Happy
prefer the way the things are.We often find as avisiting Dubai, whenever you may decide undertaking
result, Indian Cinema stars taking up positions on stageit!Pankaj Mohan is a freelance writer who often writes
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