Dubai

[dr.chekov]

Dubai is soulless and plastic. But if you like playing golf in the sunshine then it’s a cracking place to go. It’s also very safe, unless you piss off the wrong people.

Or if you are one of the 'wrong' people.

Yes, that is fair comment. If you choose your holiday destinations based on the human rights/liberal credentials of the country then it’s probably one to swerve.

I met some Emirati Christians at a conference in the United States they are still my friends now. The people of Dubai are decent people who follow a way of life.

The reality though in Dubai the main faith is Islam and the people can’t convert to become Christian.

Still we have to respect the country and no degenerate that Islam is their chosen religion.

To try and say they are wrong is offensive to muslims.
And actually anyone who respects people whatever faith they are.
So I think that comment is badly worded to say wrong is not right!
 

It's worded just fine.

[Footy-Vill]

Dubai is soulless and plastic. But if you like playing golf in the sunshine then it’s a cracking place to go. It’s also very safe, unless you piss off the wrong people.

Or if you are one of the 'wrong' people.

Yes, that is fair comment. If you choose your holiday destinations based on the human rights/liberal credentials of the country then it’s probably one to swerve.

I met some Emirati Christians at a conference in the United States they are still my friends now. The people of Dubai are decent people who follow a way of life.

The reality though in Dubai the main faith is Islam and the people can’t convert to become Christian.

Still we have to respect the country and no degenerate that Islam is their chosen religion.

To try and say they are wrong is offensive to muslims.
And actually anyone who respects people whatever faith they are.
So I think that comment is badly worded to say wrong is not right!
 

It's worded just fine.

I think I misunderstood this and misunderstanding!
and now it makes some sense what I was reading here and what was trying to be said regards ‘wrong’people. Because it can be misunderstood quite easily actually but ok I read it differently and would maintain ‘wrong’ isn’t totally clear about what is being inferred about people from UAE.

[Louzie0]

Dubai is soulless and plastic. But if you like playing golf in the sunshine then it’s a cracking place to go. It’s also very safe, unless you piss off the wrong people.

Or if you are one of the 'wrong' people.

Yes, that is fair comment. If you choose your holiday destinations based on the human rights/liberal credentials of the country then it’s probably one to swerve.

I met some Emirati Christians at a conference in the United States they are still my friends now. The people of Dubai are decent people who follow a way of life.

The reality though in Dubai the main faith is Islam and the people can’t convert to become Christian.

Still we have to respect the country and no degenerate that Islam is their chosen religion.

To try and say they are wrong is offensive to muslims.
And actually anyone who respects people whatever faith they are.
So I think that comment is badly worded to say wrong is not right!

Hi Footy

The bit in bold is unclear and I can’t work out what you mean from the context, either.
I would suggest, however, that the use of the word ‘degenerate’ next to religions is a bit of a whistle.

[Brazilian Villain]

Hi Footy

The bit in bold is unclear and I can’t work out what you mean from the context, either.
I would suggest, however, that the use of the word ‘degenerate’ next to religions is a bit of a whistle.

I believe he meant to say 'and not denigrate'.

[Louzie0]

That makes sense, thanks BV.

[Footy-Vill]

Hi Footy

The bit in bold is unclear and I can’t work out what you mean from the context, either.
I would suggest, however, that the use of the word ‘degenerate’ next to religions is a bit of a whistle.

I believe he meant to say 'and not denigrate'.

Yes thank you that’s what I was meaning to say. like disparage.
And I think I misunderstood some things or misinterpreted it as people having a go at another faith when perhaps that not the intention.
Ok I like us to all move on tbh as it’s confusing reading and I jumped in as I can as felt morally obliged.
Thank you BV for the assist!

[cdbearsfan]

Any country that bans acts of homosexuality but allows golf is one to be avoided.

[olaftab]

To try and say they are wrong is offensive to muslims.

No it's not. The Emiratis are entitled ****** and totally wrong sort of people and nothing to do with religion. They are lazy useless wankers who live on State "welfare" and treat workers from the Asia as slaves.

[Sexual Ealing]

Any country that bans acts of homosexuality but allows golf is one to be avoided.

Absolutely this.

[AV82EC]

I went once, I never left my hotel or the sunbed as tbh gawping at tax dodgers wealth, miles and miles of sand and a few high rise buildings isn’t exactly riveting stuff is it. It’s like Monaco with no soul and Monaco is the most dull as ditchwater full of its own self importance tax dodgers paradise I’ve ever had the displeasure of visiting. I mean if gawping at others people wealth is your thing then knock yourself out but it’s surely cheaper just buying an Annual Pass to the National Trust.

[VillaTim]

Dubai is soulless and plastic. But if you like playing golf in the sunshine then it’s a cracking place to go. It’s also very safe, unless you piss off the wrong people.

It's too hot for golf and there are far better holidays for golf trips . Would not even make top 10

[dave.woodhall]

When I was working at BHX you could tell the people getting off the Dubai flight who had started there by the amount of bling. 

[LeeS]

Dubai is soulless and plastic. But if you like playing golf in the sunshine then it’s a cracking place to go. It’s also very safe, unless you piss off the wrong people.

It's too hot for golf and there are far better holidays for golf trips . Would not even make top 10

It’s not too hot in January. It’s blooming lovely. My favourite is the Estoril coast just west of Lisbon. You can stay in the city and enjoy all of that and 30 mins drive away you’ve got a string of fabulous sunny courses.

For the record my golfing habit is pretty much restricted to one or two of these trips per year. No chance of playing regularly until I retire.

[pauliewalnuts]

I can't think of many realistic holiday destinations less appealing than Dubai.

Someone mentioned it is as expensive as you want it to be, like New York or Paris, with the obvious difference that, you're in New York or Paris, cultural centres of the world, not a horrendous culture-free hell hole like Dubai.

And this will sound snobby, but I don't really care, but the other thing that puts me off going to Dubai is the sort of people who go to Dubai.

[Brend'Watkins]

You’re right Paulie’ for instance it’s David O’Leary’s favourite holiday destination. That’s all you need to know about him to know what he’s about. But I suppose if you wanted guaranteed sunshine and it’s relatively cheap to take a squad of player and staff to a sports complex that ticks all the boxes for warm weather training then it’s probably why it’s the choice and maybe there’s some commercial spin off too.