Any Emirati here?

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vandhan๐Ÿ”ซ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ”

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vandhan๐Ÿ”ซ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ”
Nov 26, 2021 76 Comments

Not being racist or anything. I went to Dubai and love their culture. Love to hear more and also the tech scene there. Thanks.

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  • I went to Dubai and felt the complete opposite. A culture built on money, vanity, and on the back of a slave class. Nothing compared to how I felt travelling through Europe.
    Nov 26, 2021 8
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    dsferrr

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    dsferrr
    Habibi TC or GTFO
    Nov 26, 2021 2
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      vandhan๐Ÿ”ซ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ”

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      vandhan๐Ÿ”ซ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ”
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      Updated. Now tell me. Are you an Emirati? Plus want serious responses.
      Nov 27, 2021
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    desidupe

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    desidupe
    I have few Arab friends at work from Kuwait, UAE and Jordan. As per them, they also follow a caste system there:

    Caucasian > Arab (of that country) > Arab (of other countries) > other Asians (like China, Japan and Central Asia) > southeast Asia (Ind/Pak/Ban).

    If you a passport from West, you can expect slightly better treatment.
    Nov 27, 2021 6
    • NXP
      desidupe

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      desidupe
      Yes it's a caste system as it is highly layered . Race system is bit oversimplified. What I mentioned about race is a strong factor but not the only factor. Your occupation and nationality plays some role.

      They have some perception of each races meant for certain occupation. Like one race is meant for certain occupation while some races are more for blue collar work. Sometimes wages are also discriminatory. Although it has grown weaker but its still there.

      Also, second point being if a south Asian travels and works on their passport versus South Asian on US passport, makes a difference. Many people feel that at the airport itself. You might say you feel the same at say European airports but it would be very subtle and limited.
      Nov 27, 2021
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      Eatallthec

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      Eatallthec
      > Islamic caste system

      Huh? That's not a thing, my friend. Just because the Emirati culture might have it, doesn't mean Islam has it. Don't spread misinformation.
      Nov 27, 2021
  • Al habibi wallah wallah
    Nov 26, 2021 1
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    itsurreal

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    itsurreal
    Grew up in Dubai. Best lifestyle ever! Weather is hot, but manageable. Food ๐Ÿฒ, proximity to home and diverse culture! Iโ€™ve never seen any Emirati in IT though. Iโ€™ve seen kids in my grad school. They left US after studies
    Nov 27, 2021 6
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      dOLE35

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      Racism against anyone darker then the Kardashians
      Nov 27, 2021
    • Yes they treat South Asians like shit. Granted there are a lot of South Asians who live there and thrive, but they learn to live in the hierarchy (like we did)
      Nov 27, 2021