1) the roads - well paved or cemented, with clear road marks and signs, and with most drivers respecting road rules, which makes my driving such a pleasurable trip most of the times. i'm sure some europeans will disagree with me as i read that they find driving here below their standards. but hey, you know where i am coming from. it's a far-cry from what we have in manila. however, i hate some of the roundabouts and the overall urban planning in dubai! it's so confusing! but i like the road system better in abu dhabi.
2) safety - the feeling of security is notches higher than what i am used to, and if you're a manileno, you'll know how priceless it is!... freedom to wear your jewelries, freedom to roam the streets, freedom to use your mobile, freedom go home late in the evening, freedom from safety worries, etc... case in point, i lost my mobile a few weeks ago, and got it back on the same day!
3) stone's throw away from beaches and other leisure options - no need to allot a whole day for planning and another day for the actual going to the beach. you can be very spontaneous!! and if you feel like hotel-hopping, your spoilt for choice. malling. cultural immersion. nice parks. all these always come wit superb toilets (with tissue and hose bidet!)-- the underrated public necessity in many countries.
4) freedom to talk in the company of foreigners - no need to hold those candid thoughts. just blurt it out in tagalog with your kabayan (just make sure though that your facial expression does not give it away!). also, use the deeper tagalog terms or a philippine dialect, as some of these foreigners can already understand our tagalog such as 'mabaho', 'gwapo', 'maganda', 'pangit'...
5) multi-national community - i love the opportunity to mix and mingle with the others. there are just so much stories, so much culture, so much novelty! just perfect for a sponge like me! and also, this country is awashed with my idea of pretty and handsome faces! and oh i forgot to mention, very cute kids!
6) winter - oh, i love the winters here! just the right weather. perfect for strolling and numerous outdoor activities. perfect for sashaying fashion statements. perfect for natural cooling system in the evenings. oh, just perfect.
7) sale!!!! - twice a year i get to have my dose of Mango, Nine West, Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, Per Una, Esprit, etc. Plus, my latest indulgences such as Ikea, The One and Home.
8) unity in diversity - Dubai represents the modern world, Abu Dhabi the serene, green and laid-back ambiance, Sharjah the cultural center, and the other northern emirates the nature-laden spots. whatever you fancy, you'll find it in any of the emirates.
2) safety - the feeling of security is notches higher than what i am used to, and if you're a manileno, you'll know how priceless it is!... freedom to wear your jewelries, freedom to roam the streets, freedom to use your mobile, freedom go home late in the evening, freedom from safety worries, etc... case in point, i lost my mobile a few weeks ago, and got it back on the same day!
3) stone's throw away from beaches and other leisure options - no need to allot a whole day for planning and another day for the actual going to the beach. you can be very spontaneous!! and if you feel like hotel-hopping, your spoilt for choice. malling. cultural immersion. nice parks. all these always come wit superb toilets (with tissue and hose bidet!)-- the underrated public necessity in many countries.
4) freedom to talk in the company of foreigners - no need to hold those candid thoughts. just blurt it out in tagalog with your kabayan (just make sure though that your facial expression does not give it away!). also, use the deeper tagalog terms or a philippine dialect, as some of these foreigners can already understand our tagalog such as 'mabaho', 'gwapo', 'maganda', 'pangit'...
5) multi-national community - i love the opportunity to mix and mingle with the others. there are just so much stories, so much culture, so much novelty! just perfect for a sponge like me! and also, this country is awashed with my idea of pretty and handsome faces! and oh i forgot to mention, very cute kids!
6) winter - oh, i love the winters here! just the right weather. perfect for strolling and numerous outdoor activities. perfect for sashaying fashion statements. perfect for natural cooling system in the evenings. oh, just perfect.
7) sale!!!! - twice a year i get to have my dose of Mango, Nine West, Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, Per Una, Esprit, etc. Plus, my latest indulgences such as Ikea, The One and Home.
8) unity in diversity - Dubai represents the modern world, Abu Dhabi the serene, green and laid-back ambiance, Sharjah the cultural center, and the other northern emirates the nature-laden spots. whatever you fancy, you'll find it in any of the emirates.
9) exploring the impossibilities - Philippines is experiencing brain drain when it comes to engineers, architects and autocad operators. why? they are all here in UAE where their skills are put to much use, where budget does not restrain their creativity. who has not been amazed with all infrastructures such as Burj Al Arab, Madinat, The Palm, The World, Ski Dubai, Burj Dubai (tallest building in the world) etc.
10) no tax - need i say more?
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