I know that I have mentioned this before but Emiratis have TONS of money. This is evident in the purchase of a Porsche as a "commuter car." Everyday is like a car show while you sit in traffic. Dubai has grown so fast that the transportation infrastructure is far behind. There is no subway; roads change almost daily; GPS navigators do not work here; and most everyone drives their own car or takes a taxi. This would be fine if there were rules of engagement. There are none. The only rule is to avoid eye contact. Making eye contact with someone trying to cut you off is like waving him on.
If you have ever driven on the Beltway during rush hour in DC (so in the day time) the volume is the same. However, it moves at over 100 km/hr (62 mph). People do not obey lanes, use their blinkers, or have a plan on where they are going until the last minute. They also do not believe in wearing seat belts, using car seats for children, or using a headset with their cell phones. In addition, there are many vehicles that do not fit in with the millions of Lexi, Rang Rovers, and Mercedes. They are what a typical American would expect in the Middle East. Trucks from India (TATAs are my favorite), huge trucks decorated inside and out with crazy colors and fringe, and buses of laborers being transported to and from the labor camps outside the city.
To add insult to proverbial and literal injury, they will carry camels in any size truck without fear or regret.
