Wizofoz,
Please post the reference for the "15 years in prison and deportation." Deportation to where? They're emiratis, not foreigners, so I think they'll be roaming the streets here sooner rather than later. Just plain creepy and sad, imo.
As for the rest of the posts, they highlight the dark side of Dubai. These things are rarely pointed out and people have to realize that this place is sinking into and beyond the same $hit that is faced in other nations around the world. Yeah, there WAS a vision for this city, but it seems it was clouded by greed and a lack of forethought.
There's an analogy I came up with when I moved here years ago and it has never changed - It has a first world crust with a third world filling.
Hey, it's not all bad, but it sure as hell ain't all good here either.........