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Dubai Gold Rush

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Young Americans are fleeing to the Middle Eastern city state to escape the financial crisis. But signs are that even this thriving metropolis may face economic challenges. New York Magazine writer Daniel B. Smith explains.

Escape to Dubai


Comments

  • [1] superf88 November 20, 2008 - 09:53AM

    What are they doing building infrastructure. Shouldn't they be using their oil winnings to buy US debt?


  • [2] Nikolas from NYC November 20, 2008 - 10:14AM

    How 'bout we let all Americans who want guns, no taxes, no federal oversight, drive Hummers, have no interest in foreign policy, move to Dubai?

    And we can start rebuilding our country together?


  • [3] Robert from NYC November 20, 2008 - 10:18AM

    Well, you know what? Bye bye Dubai, if people think they can escape this "depression" they're dreaming and that dream will sooner than later become a nightmare.


  • [4] JJ November 20, 2008 - 10:29AM

    Interesting blog by a friend who recently moved from a small town in CO to Dubai, some listeners may be interested.

    http://tinyurl.com/6h5o8f


  • [5] Robert from NYC November 20, 2008 - 11:34AM

    I wonder how long those tall buildings will last on sand. After all that's what they're built on. The whole thing looks so wonderful and perfect, but can the land really support all of that?


  • [6] John Celardo from Fanwood, NJ November 20, 2008 - 11:34AM

    How about the sweet deal NYU is offering to their professors if they agree to teach at theiy Dubai campus?


  • [7] RC November 20, 2008 - 11:34AM

    So what is the best way to get a job in Dubai particularly in Finance?


  • [8] dafgafg November 20, 2008 - 11:35AM

    there's also an increasing demand for american teachers now that schools are opening both for rich locals and to support all the foreigners who moved there and now called for their families (w kids that need non arab/muslim educations).


  • [9] dafgafg November 20, 2008 - 11:36AM

    even nyu just opened there


  • [10] sh November 20, 2008 - 11:36AM

    7 -- by posting on radio station msg boards, of course!


  • [11] The Truth from Atlanta/New York November 20, 2008 - 11:37AM

    What type of jobs are available in Dubai?


  • [12] realpol November 20, 2008 - 11:41AM

    oh c'mon -- as long as lebanon is a basket case arab libertines will flock to dubai!


  • [13] The Truth from Atlanta/New York November 20, 2008 - 11:43AM

    Wonder if it is safe? Particularly for Americans?


  • [14] RC November 20, 2008 - 11:45AM

    To SH #10

    :-D I guess so!!!


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