File: Dubai is a glitzy city-state which is part of the United Arab Emirates.DUBAI - As much of the world tightens lockdowns to stem coronavirus, Dubai has flung its doors open, branding itself as a sunny, quarantine-free escape -- despite a sharp rise in cases.
Russian tourist, Dmitriy Melnikov, said he came to Dubai because his choices were otherwise limited, with many destinations in partial or full lockdown. "There are significant risks in Dubai remaining so open," said Scott Livermore, chief economist at Oxford Economics Middle East.- 'Willing to take the risk' -
In the Al Fahidi historical neighbourhood in Dubai, mask-clad tourists walk through alleyways, taking pictures of the recreation of life a century ago. Andi Pitman, from the US state of Alabama, said it was her first trip abroad since the start of the pandemic."We are very excited to be here and a little nervous, but happy to be out again," she told AFP, strolling through Al-Fahidi with her husband and two children.
The government was counting on the six-month Dubai Expo 2020 global trade fair -- delayed by a year and now set to open in October -- to attract millions of visitors and boost the economy."Dubai seems to be positioning itself as the destination of choice for those wanting to escape lockdown conditions and have a winter break, especially given ski resorts in Europe are largely closed," said Livermore.
Last place in earth to go to, boring as hell. People as the shittest. All smoke and mirrors
Ele gore kowa ha gona lockdown... Mare legale ha go na byala🍻 koo
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