It never did in our days (1982-1993) for;
- ***Drive from Dubai (Al Mulla Plaza) to Sharjah (Buheira Corniche) was 8.5 minutes…I am myself a car comber-----that practically every weekend–we were at Ajman for paans and that doodh patti with a group of friends–around 7 cars!
- ***Annual rental of centrally airconditioned four bed fully furnished apartment our bank gave us–was Dhs. 50k—now unthinkable!
- ***Cinema halls like STRAND (opp Pak Consulate) now no more–was a treat with family…unlike the cineplexes of today…where… to acquire a ticket is a test of nerves:(
- ***The entertainment groups from India & Pakistan were a treat to watch with tickets not above Dh.100/-
Ali Mian…just ten days back I went to DOOOBAI…for two nights…some conference on compliance by middle east banks & UAE Central bank…and it was HORRENDOUS to just travel on roads…from Mall of Emirates…our hotel KAZI ICONIC…and on day of departure back for Karachi…it was a sigh of relief!!!
My stay at Abudhabi and Dubai of yesteryears–is a dream so sweet that all turns sour when I go to Dubai now…and will again (ugh) for shoot
enroute onwards in mid-Dec.
Ciao…