Being Black in Dubai
<p>Many people in this world simply think that due to the high amount of conflict and threat to international security occurring in certain places within the Middle East, that the entire area should become a “No Travel Zone” for people all over the world. These people are ignorant. There were times when I would express my interests in traveling to Dubai or Abu Dhabi, and the reactions I get are usually anywhere from, “Are you sure its safe over there? Especially as a young woman…” to, “I heard they don’t really like black people over there…” to, “maybe you should wait a few years and let things settle down.” Newsflash, there is conflict everywhere. Black people are targeted everywhere. It can be unsafe for a woman to walk the streets, anywhere. <em>This is the world that we live in</em>. I refuse to let the fear of what may or may not happen stop me from living my life to the fullest, and neither should you.</p>
<p>With that being said, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has become one of the cities that has modernized itself the most in recent years; It’s population size, infrastructure, and amount of wealth in the city all growing exponentially over the past two to three decades. Quickly becoming one of the most sought-after travel destination for adventurers all over the world, Dubai is increasing in its diversity and is no stranger to welcoming foreigners of all shapes, colors, and sizes.</p>
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