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Lately, I received almost half a dozen emails accusing me of being too “pro-Dubai,” “a brown-nose for the government”, “too blind to see what is really happening here” and -my personal favorite- “I get paid by Dubai’s gov to promote positive news about it.

I won’t post any of those emails because they don’t deserve that credit.. but allow me to clear it out for those nice chaps..

If because I admire HH Sh Mo, you’re gonna call me a brownnose, then knock yourself out.

I am one of the biggest fans of HH Sheikh Mohammed and my only wish before I leave this earth is to have the opportunity to shake his hand. This man is doing so much for his people and country, few leaders have come close to his accomplishments.

No, I am not too blind to see what is happening in Dubai. As a matter of fact, I see more clearly than many of you because I refuse to be herded like cattle to blindly follow the drivel published about Dubai in some of the world mainstream media.

And yes, Dubai government is paying me…… and you and you and everyone. Not in cash, but in something much more valuable: An experience.

Living and working in Dubai gave me the chance to be. To do things and go to places I wouldn’t even dream of. Dubai is one of the safest places I have ever been to. (And believe me, I’ve been around). I am usually happy to see Dubai police officers, in many other places I’ve lived in before Dubai, I was beaten, insulted and humiliated by police officers for literally doing nothing. I’ve left my car, house, office unlocked, many many times and nothing happened to them. If I have a claimed right, there is a law mechanism that I can count on. It may take time, but I know I will get my right.

I am not saying there is nothing wrong with this place. There is plenty of room for improvements. Everywhere needs improvements. Even the most advanced “1^st world cities”. ‘Improvement’ is a journey, not a destination. No body or place will reach a point, stop and say: “that is it. we are fully improved”. You just keep that engine running. And this is what Dubai is doing.

So, bottom line to all ye Dubai-haters out there: Yes, I am pro-Dubai. A 1000 times more than you think. Now go @#$! yourselves.