An interesting fact regarding the city is the sheer multiplicity of its nationalities! I personally found that sitting 2 hours in Mall of the Emirates, I could come across citizens of all the major countries. Although south Indians & Fillipinos rule the demographics, there is quite a varied mix.
Unfortunately, with this also comes the heirarchy of life. Indians & Fillipinos are treated like 2nd class citizens while others are shown the red carpet. This may be due to high percentage of labour class being from India & the Phillipines. But I don't understand why should a generalization happen!
While all westerners live in harmony, the culture is strictly Dubai isstyle. Arabs are treated like kings, westerners are the elites, and South Asians are the peasantry! This country is definitely still feudal!!!
While discrimination is not an official policy, a smirk on the face is sufficient to show the culture! maybe Raj Thackerey should visit here, to see what his policies may lead to! If a mixed pot like Dubai can be so racial, Muumbai will definitely be no better!
Here, economical disparity is artificially created by paying South Asians less than others. Raising the cost of living keeps the labour class on its hells, giving them no time to think or comprehend the situation. The first day i landed, i was awed by young people buying / flaunting cars, which are quite non-ordinary in India. But, after further discussion, I found that all of them will willingly forgo this lifestyle & return home if situation permits! All material benefits of the world are not enough to satisfy them, since daily struggle denies them any happiness!
Another way of shackling the middle class is via cheap loans. The expensive cars & homes are offered at 0% loans for upto 25 years & 90-100% of total amount! This means that the person is stuck in the country, paying it back (from his or her salary) for an entire lifetime! Money does not leave the country!!
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