₦airaland Forum

majekdom2:
The only thing that made sense is your post of Nigerians saying bad things about Nigeria on the internet. Most nations don't do that. But coming to say Dubai is not rich is the worst statement I have heard this month. The Arabs are rich... Thanks to oil. There are no nations without its flaws i.e debts, I'll treatment, hostility. It's just the way it is being managed. Even USA, China, Russia has debt, they have their problems. The thing is the Dubai people have chosen to be forward looking un like Nigeria. They invest in tourism, are not corrupt and embrace development. One can tell obviously they do not match upto the western world but doing somethings right presents you as a sane economy. This is what Nigeria should do. You don't have to gain say another economy to correct Nigerians or to make them not see that they have corrupt leadersm

Afam4eva:
Some people are already consoling themselves that just like Dubai, Nigeria also has nice places. No doubt but what is the ratio of good to bad places in both countries? Nigeria is largely a dysfunctional country and even places such as Lekki, VI, Ikoyi that we praise as the creme de la creme are ghettos in places like America. When are we going to tell ourselves the truth for once.

charlesluthor:
Those that drank alcohol like Op nd re saying thrash.. Dubai is fucking rich, extravagant lifestyle everywhere. They don't jst project it, evidence re there everywhere. Make una jst list (3) 25 storey building in d whole of Nigeria. If at all u nor travel, try reach dubai, try stay for a month nd by d time u return to naija, 9ja go be like one kind village for ur eye. The only quote I nid is U listing (3) 25/30 storey building in Nigeria.

unipol:
The op is definitely saying the truth, but still you can't compare Dubai with Nigeria. It is like comparing a goat and a computer or comparing death with life. Atleast they can package, we cannot even package anything. Their airport and ours is like heaven and hell. And just inside the airport the animals in uniform are already taking bribe, one km away, The police again on the road asking motorist for bribe. Where do we start. We display Madness openly and on the main road.

NigeriaKitchen:
Dubai is Not As Rich As UAE Government Portrays On Media - READ THIS Eye Opener with PHOTOS


I know you must have asked this question: how come people in Dubai are so rich? But after reading this article....your perspective of Dubai will change.

Don't get me wrong, Dubai is a big city like every other city; London, New York, Dublin, Tokyo, etc, but Dubai is not just an all-glomor city filled with wealthy people living extraordinary rich life like the UAE government controlled media portrays to the world to attract global tourism and trading, which is what Nigeria needs to learn in order to boost the Nigerian economy and image.

Now read the full report with PHOTO proofs below after the page cut:

Dubai as a Brand has been the brain child of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He has created this aura that Dubai is RICH and that it is happening.

Truth truth however is far from it.

It is EXACTLY like any other country.

The only difference being - whatever is being shown on the Media is totally controlled by the Ministry of Media & Communications - which is the Government.

And they have one and only one Agenda - to keep the image that Dubai, UAE is forever rich.

If you doubt what I have to say - ask yourself - why is it that is absolutely NO POOR person pictured or pictures or news that is talked about openly?

How come recession has never hit Dubai, UAE?

How comes Emirates Airlines is the ONLY airlines IN THE WORLD minting Profits and Profits (with only one year loss so as to give a good reason to cancel the excess orders of over-purchasing Boeing aircrafts) while all other airlines ALL OVER THE WORLD are suffering losses or closing down?

How comes NO ONE hears about the unpaid salaries? Prostitution business? Corporate Racism? Jail Stories in the UAE?

In fact - are you even aware that if you write something about the UAE when in the UAE - you can get jailed & deported ASAP? EVEN IF it is the truth?

DO YOU KNOW that if you EVEN LIKE something on facebook - A Group or comment that speaks negatively about the Country (for example now that UAE has broken ties with QATAR - if you EVEN wear a shirt that supports Qatar or send a message support Qatar - its bye bye for you?)

Don’t get me wrong - I do not hate UAE. But the truth is the truth.

In fact - haven’t you even asked yourself WHY was Burj Dubai’s name changed to Burj Khalifa AT THE DAY OF THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH ONLY - when it was marketed for years and years as Burj Dubai

Simple.

Because Dubai is NOT rich. it ONLY SHOW YOU the mirage that it is rich.

There are Hundreds of Thousands of Horror Stories of Unpaid Salaries, Dishonored Contracts & Massive Debts that no one hears about.

Dubai is just surviving because it shows it has Billions and Billions of Dollars - which is not true.

I know it because I am the second generation of Expats that lived there for 40 years.

Today Dubai is only surviving on charging its expats very high indirect taxes to live, survive and remain in its country.

All the expensive cars, vehicles, parties, lifestyles - is only people living on Credit and showing off to rub shoulders with the whose who.

But the reality is - every single day people are struggling to pay their bills and survive.

You want to know the reality of Dubai - stop seeing what they show you on the media - it is all planned out and well thought off. Most of it is fake, or incomplete or false.

Want proof?

Check what happened to the 99 years visa?

Check what happened to the property bubble?

Check what happened to the World Islands?

Check what happened to Dubai’s Billion Dollar Debt.

And if nothing else…go and visit places like Sonapur (google it if you want)

You want to see Dubai in reality?

Here are a few pictures for of the Real Dubai…

cuvox:
Can't understand why anybody will eat cat.

Finally, my first FTC on nairaland since 2015, shows if you keep trying you can succeed...

Shout out to everyone out there that doesn't give up on their hustle.

lyrrex:
pls oh I'm a secondary school leaver nd I do not ve any. identity card, is it possible to travel to Ghana?? and how do I go about it ?

londoner:
Huh? Mad people lying everywhere in the city? Where? In two months in Abuja, I saw one mad man. I saw people who live outside though, apparently by custom.

martineverest:
i just 'checkended' it on oxford dictionary,2020 edition and it shows that its 'plateau english'

sweetilicious:
I don't think so. Some people look bigger than their real age that i can attest to. They have maturity and knows how to handle situations just like someone above their age. Maybe had alot of experience or people that surround him are matured both in age and experience too. Its a blessing.

chimdi101:
As in eh, kai kai

chimdi101:
Yes, for example, N30 pen is guarded preciously this days

chimdi101:
Naira is making evrything become priceless

Kennedymac:
so u mean other nations that counter bank robbers carry ak 47 everywhere they go

how about when u have a serious case like a robbery u go to the armoury and take assault weapon

Kennedymac:
Am yet to understand why our policemen are walking up and down the streets of the nation with an assault weapon

why can't the carry a pistol like the American police and others