AIBU?
AllFallDown · 30/03/2011 20:05
I say that in the OP, Sweetpea215. But most country's don't operate slave labour camps and market themselves as luxury resorts. Dubai is qualitatively different in that respect to more or less anywhere else in the world. Those who can "just get on with enjoying life and not [take] things too seriously" knowing that someone was enslaved in order for them to have a nice hotel room truly baffles me.
LaurieFairyCake · 30/03/2011 20:06
Because rich westerners can sometimes be very self centred and utterly loathsome and stupid.
The 'slaves' are migrant workers living in cardboard huts building the hotels for about 20 quid a day.
It's abhorrent but is common in most parts of the world.
backwardpossom · 30/03/2011 20:10
I went 5 years ago and I had a great holiday, but I wouldn't go back. I just kind of wanted to see it for myself. The weather was wonderful and it was pure relaxation/luxury. Not usually what I want from a holiday which is why I probably wouldn't go back, but it was fine at the time.
westerngirl · 30/03/2011 20:11
I'd first find if they lock you up in jail if you report being raped as per U.A.E. Don't think it'd be much fun then.
Pity, as i'd love to see the middle east. Think it was the Lonely Planet that had a section for women in one of their books about Saudi Arabia. It said 'don't bother'. Guess this was 'cos women wouldn't be free to see it in any sense of the word and protection under the law would be dodgy.
oggybags · 30/03/2011 20:11
whilst I agree in theory (I have been to dubs to see friends) I would be interested to know where you think doesn't have migrant slave labour issues
every large 'developed' country in the world has a hidden population of poorly paid immigrants. its hideous.... and happens in th uk, youd be very naive to think otherwise...
Sweetpea215 · 30/03/2011 20:17
I don't like to go anywhere where I don't feel free to do as I please.
Went to Egypt and stayed in a luxury complex on the coast of the red sea....but it was more like a glorified prison..didn't feel free or safe to wander around (even tho I respected the customs of cover up).
Dubai seems all about money...and shopping...just not my cup of tea.
BUT....everyone I do know who's been has really loved it.
Pixielovescake · 30/03/2011 20:21
I agree with allfalldown. How anyone can visit a country that treats people like slaves and women as property is something i cannot understand. I woulnt go there until this changes. Just the same as i wouldnt visit uganda until they accept homosexuality. I realise this probably means i will never get to visit but (shrugs).
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