The REAL Dubai Most Tourists Never See

Описание: There is the Dubai most people imagine, and then there is the Dubai you feel when you cross the Creek for one dirham, sit in a desert camp under the stars, or walk through neighbourhoods where doors stay open and water and food are left outside for anyone who needs it.

In this episode, I sit down again with Mostafa, to talk about the Dubai that does not always make it to social media. We explore how the city has managed to stay deeply rooted in its culture while growing into a global hub of technology, real estate, and opportunity.

We talk about government support for local families, the reality of old Dubai versus new Dubai, how seven emirates can feel like seven different worlds, and why so many of us, whether local or expat, now call this place home forever.

If you want to understand more than just the skyline, this conversation is for you.

In this episode you will learn:
• Where to experience the real old Dubai, from desert camps to Al Fahidi and the Creek
• How the government supports Emirati families with land, homes and zero interest loans
• The difference between local villa communities and expat areas, and what hospitality looks like in real life
• How Dubai keeps expanding with new rail, roads, malls, and even air taxis, while still protecting culture and values
• Why respect is the key that allows so many nationalities and beliefs to live together
• How easy and secure property transactions have become, even if you invest from abroad
• Why people who leave Dubai often find themselves missing it more than they expected

Chapters
00:00 Welcome back, Mostafa and why we are in Bab Al Shams
03:02 How the government supports locals with land, villas and zero interest loans
07:45 Where locals live, open doors, free water stations and real hospitality
11:20 Old Dubai, desert camps, Al Fahidi, Abra rides and the one dirham crossing
15:30 Culture, Ramadan, Suhoor majlis and why foreigners feel welcome
20:10 New Dubai, DIFC, Downtown, Bluewaters and the constant wave of new projects
24:40 Seven emirates, seven different feelings, from Hatta’s lakes to Saadiyat’s calm
29:15 Big events and global names, Formula One, footballers, UFC and concerts
33:00 Technology, e-gates, UAE Pass and buying property completely online
38:10 Safety, transparency and how Dubai protects investors from scams
42:00 Would Mostafa ever leave Dubai, and why this city feels like forever home

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