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Yes, I’ve seen the skyscrapers of Dubai in person. I live in Abu Dhabi, but sometimes I also go shopping in Dubai. If you see Burj Dubai and all the other skysrapers regularly, you even won’t look at them no more because you are used to them. You rather watch the traffic:))

To be honest, on some photographs they look much more impressive than in reality. But indeed, Dubai has some impressive landmarks.

Take care.

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Nope~we need money for more important things rather than a silly building,,,,,,,,,,

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No I wouldn’t. Dubai has no concept of human rights, fair treatment or democracy. If you ignore the gleaming skyscrapers, flashing lights, Starbucks and McDonalds, it is basically a medieval society.

The slave labour aspect refers to how the workers are treated (they have their passports taken away so they can’t go back home, their free movement is restricted) rather than the actual wage they are paid. Yeah, they may earn less in India but they would at least be free to LEAVE and find another job at any time!

Read this excellent article if you want the truth about this barbaric emirate:

http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/johann-hari/the-dark-side-of-dubai-1664368.html

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Haha yea it is VERY ridiculous. The sheiks are actaully quite smart though. They know the oil (their only money maker) will dry up eventually but with the burj al arab and the palm islands and other buildings, they will have another source of income. Tourism. Dubai will be the most visted place eventually. Especially with all the new projects like the skyscrapers, dubai land, and the world islands.