Delightful Dubai - A Programme: The City of Dubai, Manifesto Grande By Umica D'Souza (Snapshot)

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Chapter 8

A Grand Finale - Public Disclosure

The experiment of that which is Dubai never ceases to amaze people. People come and go, they live, they enjoy and they tell stories about their experience is La-La-Land. It wasn’t a dream, it was real. This place does exist and one can get on a magic mystical carpet ride. The ride takes one through the wonders of the world, to reality parks, the tallest tower at present in the world, animatronic dinosaurs, the future, the expo site, journey on the world's fastest train, ride on the urban air transport drone, walk through the desert, travel from past to present in the same time portal. This is a whole new world.

The vision by the leadership of Dubai guides the advancement of this city. It guides the advancement of the local people. It writes the story of future. It tells the tale of where the people came from and shows them where to go. Dubai has set it sails and is ever ready to take on the brightest minds to color it’s open canvas, once this canvas is colored, they have targets to achieve. The plans are actioned as soon as they come up. The mission to Mars is one such plan which is aimed to be actioned within a 30 month time frame. The vision of Dubai is on already on its course, for 2021.

The vision of Dubai aims to keep its culture alive while reshaping the city to advance in several key areas, knowledge, security, infrastructure, healthcare and education. Children of expats who grew up in Dubai has the choice of a wide range of educational systems, leisure activities and a vibrant nightlife. Growing up in Dubai is struggle because this is an expensive city but anyone can make it in this city.

The call for caution to all those who board this ship, one lives an expat life, doesn’t gain any government benefits, lives in Dubai for a temporary period, depending on type of contract. People rarely choose to retire in Dubai due to contractual limitations or unless one own’s a business in Dubai. Success and liveability is choice of the inhabitant. Currently, 2% of the elderly population is above 60. Still ready to board... D’souza - Delightful Dubai - 68


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