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To: Elroy who wrote (317158)	12/28/2006 1:20:20 AM
From: tejek	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 1583487

The main thing that makes it expensive for the majority of the population in Dubai is low pay. Relative to the rest of the world's big cities, it's reasonable. But the wage gap is huge. On the other hand, the workers that come to Dubai to earn ~$300 per month come because that is an attractive wage relative to their home country, so they are used to living their life without what we consider "disposable income". Is that because companies based in Dubai have to pay higher salaries in order to attract people from other parts of the world in order to work here? That means there are people who get paid very well and expect world class accommodations while the rest of the population is relatively poor and can barely afford the essentials. Is that the dynamic in play in Dubai? http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/General/10091864.html Dubai: With the rising cost of living in Dubai leaving residents unhappy with daily expenses, the announcement of a road toll on one of the emirate's busiest roads has been seen by many as another 'extra' making them reach further into their pockets. Its amazing how people moan and groan about taxes, city services etc exactly the same the world over. Having said that, it seems that residents are fairly proud of the progress Dubai is making. Is Dubai now the largest city in UAE or is Abu Dhabi bigger? BTW I saw the temp was 22º C. I didn't think it would be that cool in Dubai this time of the year. I thought temps would be closer to 80º F. Isn't UAE near the equator?