I am afraid of the things going on in the middle east. Realistically speaking My husband in an American who will be going to drill for oil. I am worried for his safety. Does the Taliban and other radical groups get involved in Dubai?
United Arab Emirates - 15 Answers
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Dubai is where the terrorists get their funding
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back about 20 years ago women were forced to cover their heads. No matter who you are. so that may cause problems... And as an American there is always a danger. Not about your husband, but in general freaking Americans like to bully and act like deserving dogs. Better not go there and take up all that stress.
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I saw some complaints and videos about dubai having 85% migrant workers, them going to work for a salary and them getting there and being treated like slaves. Some have had passports taken, live in shit infested slums etc.. Just do a search on google about slavery in dubai. It has nothing to do with being american. http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/johann-hari/the-dark-side-of-dubai-1664368.html
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do not worthy about it dubai is Beautifull place my husband been working in Iraq 2 years and nothing happen have Faitht and patiente everything going to be ok.
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Well Paris Hilton is coming there to find new bff just go with her =p
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One of the most puzzling question in the past decade why al-Qaeda and Bin-Laden have never target the Gulf states as Dubai! Although its used to be Marines bases and have large community of westerners!? In short: Yeah, it's safe now
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Dubai is one of the most beautiful places. it's kind of expensive. actually in Dubai, majority of the population are foreigners from the states, India, and Europe.there aren't as much Arabs as you might think. it is extremely modernized. i don't know if Ur husband is gonna like it because i don't know about the workers there, but you will definitely enjoy it. there are amazing malls, hotels, attractions, and places to go. actually it is one of the biggest tourist attractions for celebrities. most celebs own homes there and visit regularly. you should not worry cause Dubai is good friends with the US. -hope that helps.
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dubai is very safe and they have a very discreet security service at work there there are many americans and european expats there, oil workers and onshore with their families and children so no reason to worry at all. of course no place in the world is 100% safe but i really dont think u have reason to worry. good luck
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Without any offense, I don't know what's wrong with many Americans being worried about working/linving/visiting the UAE. Did you EVER hear about Talibans in the UAE? Terrorists in the UAE? Americans getting attact in the UAE? About any radical groups in the UAE? I do not think so. One ofthe most dangerous things to do in Dubai is to cross the streets unless at a traffic light. The UAE isn't Afghanistan nor Pakistan where the Talibans are active.
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it totally untrue...there are no taliban or radical groups here in the UAE, will he be working with ADNOC? they offer excellent salaries for expats like your husband and they are giving 1 month off for every 3 months if he will be working 3 straight months in the offshore..i am from abu dhabi, and i find it alot more cozier and less stressful than in dubai. but if u r a party person, you would really enjoy dubai more than here. its not that im saying there are no clubs and getaways here,there are alot too...
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Don't worry, it's safe, he will be fine. There are many Americans here, as well as numerous other nationals.
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Get real. !. Dubai is as cosmopolitan as NY. I live in UAE since 12 years and havent had a chance on meeting Bin Laden on the streets. The city is absolutely safe and good. We have a whole lot of other worries here concerned with money and savings.... not Bin laden definetly. BTW.. Americans and British are usually treated like a king by the locals.... even if he was cleaning streets back at home!!!
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GooD GrieF FolkS!!! The lady is worried about here husband, all these stories and such ... Your husband will be fine, i have lived here for a number of years and the following facts preside, - No the Taliban and other radical groups do NOT operate here - Americans are welcome here, as most other nationalities. - He will be well looked after. - If he abides by the law of the land he will have a pleasant stay and return home safe and probably wealthy. - He will get three square meals a day and will have access to all the modern amenities he has access to in America. I hope this alleviates some of your fears. Have a nice day.
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its as safe as any where else. may be more then in america itself. i am livign here for 24 yrs with wife and kids . if u abide by the local laws u need not worry.
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Again , good grief , where do these people get their info from... The first 6 answers , except mariposa's, are total nonsense and these people are obviously paranoid and buy-into stereotypes and such. On the other hand the last 6 answers (before this one) are the answers with roots in reality , not fiction. The biggest problems in Dubai are the traffic jams and summer heat , much like any big city , but given you are going to spend most of your time on an oil rig offshore or some islands, both of these are really not going to affect you as the facilities on the oil rig are air conditioned as well.
