Most workers I’ve seen in the UAE are foreigners. So far I’ve spoken to people from Nepal, Pakistan, India, Philippines, and Rwanda. Several of the Uber drivers said to me that they can’t become UAE citizens. They have visas, which have to be renewed every two years. One Uber driver told me that Uber take … Continue reading / view photos Seikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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Louvre Abu Dhabi
Having arrived in the evening, I couldn’t get a proper look at my surrounding area. It was too dark. When I woke up, I looked out of the window. This was my view. Despite having two nights in Abu Dhabi, I had only one full day to see anything. I narrowed sightseeing down to two … Continue reading / view photos Louvre Abu Dhabi
Leaving India
The homeward journey required going from Bangalore to Kochi and then to Abu Dhabi. In the afternoon, I flew to Kochi. I was back where I landed three months ago. I checked into the same homestay that I stayed at on first landing. I’d got to know the owner, Babu, three months ago. He was … Continue reading / view photos Leaving India
Abu Dhabi Airport
When booking a flight, I think about when I’m leaving and arriving. I want to leave at a reasonable hour and arrive in the daytime, all things being equal. Arriving to an unfamiliar place in the dark can be quite daunting. In the daytime, you can use public transport, but a night-time arrival usually means … Continue reading / view photos Abu Dhabi Airport