6th day of "Becoming local in Dubai" project

Passed my 6th day in UAE as a part of "Becoming local in Dubai" project. So, what I found out here:

• The city is much more open minded than I thought / than Bahrain.

• Renting an apartment here requires a small fortune, or at least a kidney or two for sale.

• Winter in Dubai can be surprisingly chilly – I've been bundling up in sweaters and scarves.

• Everywhere I turn, I'm reminded of Sri Lanka through Samahan Tea, Coconut cookies, and spring rolls. It's like a taste of home in a bustling city.

• Malls are everywhere. Literally. Dubai is one big Shopping Mall.

• Anything can be delivered anywhere at any time of a day.

• Life in Dubai comes with a price tag – it's definitely not as cheap as I thought.

• No more surfing?

• People can't buy alcoholic beverages in liquor stores without a license.

• What's app calls are blocked here.

Alright, that's enough for my first 6 digging days.

Speak soon!