I will go there for fun ( ) next weekend, any good tips on Dubai????

loads of good tips...but you should rather ask the dubai expert glitter babe

party hard!!

OK glitter, I am up for some good tips on heavy partying in Dubai!!!

A guest is a gift from god.

Thats what my peoples hospitality is based off of.

And I love them for that.

Our tendency to share food no matter the situation.

My relation with my parents(Need to work on my bro though. We have a silent understanding). The love and respect my mothers side of the family has for each other within the boundaries of the necessary dysfunctionality.

oh my I just saw this sorry ddens for not replying earlier I must have missed this thread shocking considering that I am half Turkish. As for partying in dubai, well dubai is an everchanging place whats in this week is probably out next week and since I've been in Turkey for the last 3 years I'm not up to date with whats in and out but you could check out this dubai nightlife forum and get an idea of where to go http://www.dubailook.com/forum/.

p.s I'm planning a vist sometime soon probably during the long bayram in January see u there jffy?

My good friend (bayan) was in Dubai and loved it. She loves to shop though and going to a spa is like going to heaven for her so you may not be into the stuff she is into. Do you go gaga over sexy stilettos? She also had friends who took her out so she doesn't remember the names of these places. It surely is a top Gulf destination so enjoy! My brother and his wife was there too in July. They said it was way too hot so they just ended up staying mostly indoors in their palatial suite (they got it through their hotel contacts) at that famous hotel.

I have yet to fully experience living in Turkey (apart from 2.5 months in the summer season I spend there each year) but so far there have been countless positive aspects and few negative ones. It also helps to have close friends, ties and established connections. My first positive experience and Turkish hospitality was back in 2000. I was going to a gala affair at one of the consulates and I had to walk in the cobblestone strees off Istiklal Caddesi and alas my stilettos snapped and I had to limp to a nearby cafe with the help of my date. Needless to say we weren't about to walk into the reception and go to the ball in my condition nor would I have dared to go barefoot! So he went to get the car and I just sat in this obscure little cafe. The men were so kind to offer me drinks. They looked at my poor slip on sandals and called their friends to see if they could somehow repair it for me. They did their best to glue it back on, used a small hammer to secure the heel and just simply tried to make me feel better about the whole thing. The smiles, the gestures, the benevolent intent, the hospitality just touched me to the core. I was this foreigner they haven't seen before yet they did the best they could to help me pass the time and repair my broken heel. Finally someone asked where the shoe was made. I said Italy. He quickly replied that if it were made in Turkey this wouldn't have happened since Turkish cobblers know how to make shoes that can be worn in the streets of Istanbul. What could I say to that? I simply smiled and thanked them all. I still think of these men fondly. Perhaps I'll surprise them one day and visit...if I can only remember the street.

it sucks
No history, no culture.
I hate it, I should call Bush about this.

i really dont think there are many countries in the world in which foreigners are much more respected than citizens... turkey is such a country... if you are a foreigner here, u get more attention and respect... i stayed in europe for 3 years and realized how bad and disadvantageous it is to be a foreigner there... you are really lucky to be in such a country... you should be aware of this fact... i dont know if you can find so hospitable and friendly people in any part of the world...

Never ever go to dubai during the months of June- August the heat is literally unbearable and plus nobody stays during those months everybody's run off somewhere cooler. Best time to visit Dubai would be December - April .

p.s. I too love the shopping and spa aspect of Dubai too heaven absolute heaven

There are a few other countries in Asia, like the Philippines for example where people are truly welcoming and are always ready to offer their outmost when entertaining a guest, particularly a visitor.

Positive things about living in Turkey - or maybe not!

You get a birthday cake at work - even if you don't want one!
It is like having 30 mothers and sisters -

''You must have a cake!''
''Don't want one...''
''Well you are having one...and it will be a surprise - OK?''
''Um........''

All these well-wishers come and eat your cake - but you don't even know them.
They always seem to be male and chubby - perhaps they do the birthday cake circuit!
We've got 700 people in our building - that's a lot of cake.

P.S. The cake arrived with tons of other stuff and was then whisked off around the office.
Good to see professional and support staff interacting over a slice of chocolate sponge.

You could say the same about being in Ankara and visiting friends / family, especially so next week.

- Welcome, have some tea and cake / Borek.
- Plate comes back overflowing, with aforementioned cake
- Don't want it, you respond as politely as possible
- Host goes away offended, this despite they know you've already visited 4 or 5 families previously and have received the same plate of cake!

I so want to live in UK just to I give you guys some perspective.

That being said I am not saying forcing food down someones throat is my bag.

But seeing a friend finish a whole 12 inch pizza infront of you with out making the slightest attempt of an offer to share is real fun too.

Or you can split my frozen pizza in the fridge if you can shell out 3 bucks.

Or all chummy and great when not face to face but the actual engagement happens turn into stone cold non chalant I don't know you person!

We should aim for the middle of the spectrum me thinks.

Radicalness is not rad!

Ah DAI - out to teach the world