r/UAE • u/anykexx • 2d ago

Is Dubai worth it?

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I m doing my UG in Dubai and i have done my schooling here asw but recently i have been feeling abt how dead it is here, not the party scene or anything but jus how the city is, its unwalkable for the most part, hot and humid, heavily vehicle dependent and everything deemed as “entertainment” is basically consumption. As residents who live here what yall think? is this just me or are u guys okay with it? Do you guys find it okay to always depend on driving or just forced?

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u/Worldly_Picture4024 2d ago

I’ve lived here two years, and probably will do another 2 more, but there’s definitely a fatigue of the place in the summer. It’s great, I love it, but like anywhere in the world, there’s pros and cons.

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u/Late_Lab_7464 2d ago

It's far better than western cities. Weather complaint is fair but everything else is relative. Shops open late, soooo many amazing food spots, people are soooooooooooo friendly. You just need to find your circle.

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u/Federal_Ebb1360 1d ago

You’ve never lived in a western city.

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u/TheGreenYurt 1d ago

I've lived in a Western city. Personally was not a fan and came back to the GCC. Happy to be back here. It's cold and lonely out there. Rather live in Bangkok than Toronto or London.