While the tone of the last few blog posts has ranged from perplexed to downright scathing, I do have to make it clear that despite all the smoke, and all the mirrors, I like Dubai. I really, really like Dubai.
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Dissecting Dubai – Part 5: Epilogue
November 17th, 2009by Ian Comandao · 2 Comments · Residency 2: Dubai
Tags: Developing countries·Diaspora·Diet Coke·Dubai·Government·Institutions·Markets·Race·Religion·Russian Prostitutes·Slavery
Dissecting Dubai – Part 4: Output, O = ƒ(K,L)
November 16th, 2009by Ian Comandao · 3 Comments · Residency 2: Dubai
I met up with a friend of mine on the last evening I was there, just before heading off to the airport. I first met the guy some 5 years ago, and he was just some dude, my best mate’s cousin, travelling around the world with his fiancé. Great fella though, we ended up drinking Beijing dry. He went back to Ireland and was about to live happily ever after, up until his wedding was called off right on the day. He moved to Dubai after that.
Tags: Developed countries·Dubai·Emiratization·Future Orientation·Government·Institutions·Labor·Markets·Policy
Dissecting Dubai – Part 1: It’s Like Diet Coke
November 13th, 2009by Ian Comandao · 6 Comments · Residency 2: Dubai
The Burj now rates as one of the most awe-inspiring views I’ve seen in my life. Set against the backdrop of a Persian Sunset, this incredible edifice stands as testament to the government’s progressive, forward-looking policies, if not the overwhelming efficacy of royal caprice.
Tags: Burj·Diet Coke·Dubai·Government·Institutions·Markets·Residency·Transparency