Dubai isn’t what you expect... find out why (Russian girl in the UAE)
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
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In this video I move from Ajman to Dubai. Let's see what pros and cons of living in Dubai are, meet the locals, find out the prices and explore the city (if there's anything to explore except shopping malls).
Time codes:
00:00 Moving from Ajman to Dubai
01:49 Staying with British friends that live in Dubai
02:27 Why move to Dubai?
03:20 Sponsor of this video - italki :)
05:25 Dubai ̶n̶e̶v̶e̶r̶ sleeps
07:25 Costs of living in Dubai
10:28 Going to the Global Village
14:36 Kicked out of Russia by an African man
15:48 What it's like to be on the Palm islands?
19:43 Reasons why I wouldn't stay here
20:23 Bongiorno a tutti! Andiamo skiing
21:42 Next destination...
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I’m atheist from uae please never come here we have extreme misogyny because of Islam it’s the worst
I’m from uae I told my Muslim family I want to travel they called me crazy and they said girls can’t travel can’t live alone can’t walk alone and they need a man wtf? and most people here think like that
btw men here have multiple wives and they beat women
Warning if you’re a woman never go to a Muslim country but they respect you more because you weren’t born here we are more oppressed for being born here
Why do you hate Dubai so much?
The look on Eli's face when she was asked to leave her own country representation in the world fair. Disappointment. I think you are an asset to your country and a truly amizing presenter of your experiences.
Ur channel popped up about three days ago, and I just can't stop watching ur videos . :)
Excellent works from an excellent person. Thank U!
When I first passed through Dubai in the early 2000s transiting to a different country.. I had similar feelings as you did.. like it was this weird desert place and I couldn´t connect to it at all. Was happy when the time came to leave again. Then I visited again, to come see a friend of mine who had moved there for a new job. And that second time around it was a totally different experience. Met some wonderful people and without planning for it I ended up staying. Now it´s 2023 and I have been living in the UAE for almost 2 decades and I love it and would not trade it for any other place. PS: there is beautiful nature, mountains, wadis, desert, sea.. you just need to go out of the city
Always love your perspectives thank you!
Its not too bad . My nephew and his wife spent two years working there . They are young . Early thirties . Made good money and came back to South Africa 🇿🇦 to start a family . They traveled to Europe for there and saved a lot . You should put Capetown on your bucket list .❤
Your videos are simply amazing! Thanks so much for giving us the opportunity to discover this world!
Loved your video and especially your comment about 'detours you did not mean to take' are the ones that seem to make the best memories. Unsure if you have ever visited New Zealand before, but I have made it my home and really enjoy it and thought you should put it on your to-do list. Wishing you all the very best...safe travels.
Unless you send her an invitation letter for visa application or marry her on embassy she's basically screwed for travel to NZ and anywhere else for next decade.
Just avoid Huntly. It makes the Waikato look like a dump.😉
That was very joyful. Thank you foruploading:)
Live life to your fullest Eli, it comes but once.....Enjoy every moment!
That was fun and informative to watch Eli. Thanks for posting and good luck on your next adventure.
My father always told me that the gulf-states were fun for week vacation or perhaps honey-moon fairy-tail for the wife, but anything longer then a week is a waste and doesn’t work unless you were born there. Places like Dubai are always said to be a dream, and that’s what it is a dream!
Bro Ive lived in dubai for more then 10 years and I can say its worth it, if you go to suburban areas its cool and chill and a new side of dubai u go to Sharjah and old town its a complete different side of the main city
Actually, it's a shithole. But give them credit, immigrants can be deported at the drop of a hat.
Dear Eli, that vlog was quite educational; i liked the surprise of the ski-hill.
The only reason I watched this is because of Eli, who is an amazing person. Dubai is my idea of a nightmare.
Nightmare how? I don`t like the place either.
Indeed
Nothing to do in Dubai, if you're northern man
See you soon in snowy Dubai! 😜❤
Ci vediamo! Ma forse meglio nelle Alpi in Italia 😂
There’s the Italian, i don’t speak Italian but nice content. 👍
The main reason I could never live in UAE is the weather and the heat. Have been following some people travelling to Lebanon and although summers are warm, it's pertty much a Mediterranean climate, with beautiful Spring and Fall and cozy winters. All the best!
Im watching from Canada. Ive been there for 3 years from 2012 to 2015 as a foreign worker. I have nothing but praise for that beautiful country.
Eli no matter where you go around the world you bring much joy and happiness.Your laughter, happiness and warmth makes the people smile , I agree with you about Dubai 100 pct.
Very interesting, as always!
Excellent video Eli, thanks.
Getting a "Las Vegas meets Middle East" vibe here.
Eli I love your insight wherever you go. You take us with you. Thank you for sharing your experiences. It never ceases to amaze me how much people around the world have in common.
Eli that was fascinating and a beautiful video, thank you Xx
Your March 8th short video is excellent! I keep playing it again and again!
Very well said and it sums it up perfectly: sometimes the scenic roads are the detours you never planned to make.
Thanks for your videos. Traveling opens the minds. We all need to learn from each other’s cultures with an open mind. Please keep up with these videos.
Love how you called her "Katyusha"; love how cute you both are in your exploration; love how you present people and countries. Such interesting video reports; small works of art. Lots of love.
British girl should be ashamed to support Eli who supports the war and loves Putler but hates gay people
@@Tom-fo5ce If you don’t shut i will show you some of it
Thanks such a true description of the beautiful Eli and her friend
Thanks for the tour
EliIlove your insight without you go. You take us with you.Thank you for sharing your expenses.
Uae is a very nice country, the people over there r sweet and rlly nice. I’d def recommend to go uae for a visit or to live there. MashAllah beautiful and organized country. Everyone is amazing there and I love the security and safety over there honestly amazing 10/10, love uae.
"Is it THAT good?" was Eli's reaction to the $30 billion dollar island construction cost. Me like that.
That's some honest review i love it 🙌🏼🔥
❤️ From Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Thank for working hard
Happy Saturday - always looking forward to your uploads. I am also surprised by the Palms area - I also thought it would be a strand of sand, water both sides, with just some houses. So interesting to see the reality - has blown my concept.
uae just the second version of singapore but uae actually have more activity. the weather also just a same overall
I agree with you Eli .... thanks for sharing
I remember quite a few years ago when I was young. Everything new, exciting and a surprise behind every corner. Enjoy!
Thanks!
Thank you!!!
Eli is right extreme climates are no good whether they’re hot or cold, its better to live in a place where you actually experience seasonality
Eli, your videos are first class! You're a good and optimistic person. Greetings from Israel.
Thank you Eli 🌹
that´s cool that you´re learning italian!
Greetings from Scotland! It looks like an incredible place, but I think I may have enough money to visit there for maybe 5 minutes........ 😊
Always great videos from you Eli. Thanks for all the work you put into them!
Better spend that money to visit a more interesting place.
@@fatalmokrane True, I'm like Eli, I don't do very well in such heat! I was a red head (when I had hair!) and the sun hates me! 😂😂
@@peterhowells7309 trust me
It’s not super expensive
So many Russian tourist are theatre
And Scotland has a good salary
@@allenk6373 Not sure why you think Scotland has a good salary! 🤔 I pay under £400 per month rent, in Dubai it would mean an extra 0 on the end! I'm a pensioner, so half my pension goes on my rent every month. NO WAY I could afford to retire there! Nice thought, or maybe a dream perhaps? 😊😊
@@peterhowells7309 400? trust me even in provinse in russia 400 for rent its a great price
but in many cases its like 400 -700 for a good flat
and avarage salary is like 350 dollars at max
Glad that you were able to meet Kat again.
Lots of stuff to see there!
Oh poor Eli, you got kicked out of Russia ! I love your humour and the way you look into the camera then !
You must visit Malaysia. It has all the combination of city life and enjoying the nature. The cost of living there is quite cheap and manageable.
I love it! ❤
You have such a cool channel! I cannot believe I have not found this sooner. You have a long time viewer here I have never been out of United States I want to travel so much
HI Eli, try to visit the Philippines from March to May, the summer months. Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Boracay, Siargao, Bohol, el Nido , Coron , etc. scenic and cool places like Tagaytay and Baguio. Rent a condo and Stay at the modern and secure location at BGC area in Manila. Lots of expats and people are friendly and hospitable. Cost of rent is around $500-700 a month at the BGC area. $300-500 a month around makati and Quezon City area. Cost if living is very affordable. Hope to see some of your blogs here.
You have 7000+ Islands to explore. Russians don't need a visa to travel to the Philippines.
You should go to Bulgaria. It's like Russia, but not as cold.
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Serbia also, very friendly towards rushki warmongers.
ive heard bulgaria is a very racist and islamophonic country . is it true ?
@@thespringmonster7807 kinda true. If you're(like me,born and raised) you'll be just fine.
If you look like arab,afgani,persian well good look.
@@MHG796 I look like south east asian , shame , i always wanted to visit bulgaria .
Hi Eli,big fan of yours
Wish you a happy and healthy life
Love from BD❤
You can't make lemonade unless life gives you some sugar to go with the lemons. Otherwise, all you get is lemon juice.
As for the lassi, in Indian restaurants in the USA, it comes in three flavors--sweet regular, salty regular, and mango. (The mango version is always sweet.) In my opinion, the salty lassi tastes the way a wet dog smells.
Luckily for me the first one I ever had was mango and it's so tasty I stick with those!
Bruh...
😂😂😂😂
I have been to Dubai many many times since my company had an office there. It's ok just to visit malls for shopping. I really can't find a reason to visit Dubai for tourism, unless one loves sand and heat.
Hi I am visit Russia next month. Your channel is good. I want to meet next month. Always I love with you ❤️
I always watching your videos, I hope to see you soon here in dubai I have been working here in almost 4 years
Eli, I worked in the ME and do not miss it at all. I do live in Dude I, better known as Texas that is hot too, but at least most places identify as Mexican here. We did have a Russian open an Italian food restaurant here in town.
You two girls are truly fun. Katusha is a beautiful girl. Hope you´ve turned the page on the fake Russian display episode. Your face was a poem! The Yemeni stands caught my attention though the clip was brief. Nuts and fruit make for an extraordinary combination. The artificial feeling you percieved in Dubai is becoming prevalent in many Western cities. Noise, posters masking the sites, abnoxious illumination, zombie-like people and lack of natural harmony. Given your experience, you´ve become a great quasi-neutral observeress. Cheers, Eli!
we still love you broadcasting about Russia. It opened our minds about Russia and how beautiful your country is.
Wonderful vlog love it 🇮🇳
It does seem like a giant theme park.
Some people enjoy the life they offer there.
Others like more natural settings.
I've never been in UAE but I watched a lot of videos. I agree it's very artificial and not suited for life. The only one exception is Masdar City - it's the only well thought out project built for people and not just because they can. I hope it will be a great success and show the world how cities should be designed.
might be artificial , but it looks fun, clean and quite beautiful.
@@backintimealwyn5736 “Looks can be deceiving” as a wise-man once said.
@@russkayaimperiya4918 nothing's perfect ;)
use it was and still build by Indians ,
Bangladesh and africans cheap labor!! I mean Slaves !!
@@backintimealwyn5736 Some things are more perfect then other things. )
You just did the purest documantart of Dubai your so real and not faking this is the only honest report of Dubai I ever watch, but I lived for 3 years in emarates and I am telling you their is a lot more about it, at the end for me work in Dubai is okay but I don't like to live in it as retired or something like this. But your so real about it this is the best ❤
Hi, you're video are really good, this one or you're in Dubai I love it, you speak English very well and also French congratulations
There’s a reason it’s so empty. You can have the worlds best things but nobody can imagine the climate and strict rules. I might visit someday but will lower my expectations. Thanks for the honest video :)
In my opinion Dubai is one of the best cities I’ve ever been to. Very safe, very clean, very beautiful places.
Build from back of slaves, literally.
@@MHG796 Like Europe (with colonialism) and America, right? The only difference is that Dubai was buiilt by WORKING and PAID peoples (yes, they don't earn much, but they have free food, and housing).... Europe and America by enslaving people...Westerners please stop being hypocrites...
@@MHG796This coming from a western is like a Wh0re speaking about dignity
I like Eli! You are so fun.
Great video
Very interesting documentation about Dubai. Thank you
Incorrect comment about 'everything opens at 4 pm'. It applies to Global village as its totally outdoors and not suitable to roam about during the day when its very hot. There are tons of activities to do during the day which can start as early as you want. If you want outdoor activities, there are beautiful beaches and parks. All malls are open from 10 am till midnight. There are places which open even earlier and open past midnight. There are also lots of places to eat at pocket friendly prices all around UAE and open beyond midnight and all the cuisines from around the globe. And its the most safest city in the world.
Eli from Russia, carry on the good work 👏
Appreciate you are visiting friendly nations with pride, making the most of the artificially hostile situation created by those nations.Enjoy🙂
Having lived in Dubai for well over a decade, I can guarantee Dubai is a resourceful city to live in. You will need to immerse yourself in the town and meet people who can put you on, depending on the area you specialise in. I love the magic city!
One word to describe Dubai - soulless.
How can we pump a soul in it? Any suggestions?
@@theoBaba773 need to have some history, some traditional food,music,buildings or anything cultural and to have some nature. It’s concrete just everywhere and it’s like almost too much sterile everything.
Hot girls
Just say u r poor and can not afford it 😭😭😭
@@Khaluui44 even if you can afford it, they hype it up to be more then what it is. I didn’t find Dubai to be all that expensive. I would Say it likes being in NYC or LON. Real estate isn’t all that expensive either. 500k-2m usd gets you in the nice neighborhoods.
Love from BANGLADESH. I see your every single video.keep it up .
Nice job 👌
Ok if you don’t like Dubai.
Dubai people don’t like Russian also so it’s ok for both.
Zayed the zionist, cry us a river
Kat’s voice is so so catchy, I could listen it for hours
Thanks for the honest feedback, I would have same experience like you. Nature is very important for my travel so ….
WOW so Now you are in Dubai
very interesting and personal point of view video about Dubai; yes, Dubai is very modern but seems to me kind of artificial and you coming from the cold can't tolerate that heat, me neither. By the way, you need a sun tan Eli.
I was in Dubai in 2021 Christmas time. I enjoyed it , tall buildings like New York , very expensive. My son spends a lot of time there ( working).. as a top DJ .. Abu Dubai is nice too ..
As long as there is peace and you have money, whereever you will go is a nice place.
Еще одно отличное видео Эли.
I really enjoyed this video Eli. I totally agree with your opinions of Dubai. My cousin worked in Dubai and I went to visit him for 3 days. I think it was the hot season, so I did not enjoy the city of Dubai. I did not see as many things as you did. I just found Dubai too commercial and artificial. I don't think I would like to visit Dubai again.
A city that arose from the desert in 2 decades of real estate speculation run amok is not worth visiting, no matter how pretty the skyline is. The main factor, THE HEAT&HUMIDITY. you mentioned. UGH !
@@kozmickarmakoala3526 yes and rose on the backs of
modern day slaves
Prostitution capital of the world.
@@sammyboss-yc2krAccording to BBC and CNN articles, Stay in school kids
I have been to Dubai a few times. Unless you are travelling here on a budget pre plan what you what to see. Also there is a hostel out by the airport if you are travelling on a budget. Only about a hundred meters to the metro train system. If you hav an early flight to the airport just walk out of the hostel and flag down a taxi if you have a flight out. Also if you want to experience a bit more culture travel to some of the smaller communities which have some hostels
Eli your the prettiest and love your videos
Lets just accept it...Eli is cuteness You keep opening the Russian dolls and its another Russian doll, and another..and they (should all look like Eli) and she brings in a friend named Kat. And you wonder about life, and cuteness, laughter, and growing old... Giggles and laughter, and knowing I'm past doing the Polar-plunge...so that's good. A thumb-up for Eli and Kat.
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I go to Dubai every few months for leisure travel and there is no other place like it on Earth. I live in Los Angeles, but I would trade that for Dubai any day of the week and twice on Sunday. The cost of living in Dubai is so much cheaper than L.A. and the weather is better, though hard to believe but it is. I like HOT and Dubai in the summer months is boiling. NICE!! Without a doubt, the most beautiful city on the planet.
Las Vegas has desert as well and cheaper than LA so why flying across the globe for heat.
@@grandvoyager 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
you are absolutely rightful sir
@@smartidea2987 Dubai is fake
@@grandvoyager Because of the beauty of Dubai. Dubai makes Los Angeles look like a dump and that shows you just how state-of-the-art Dubai is in every way possible. If you have never been there, then you can't imagine what i am talking about. The biggest, the fastest, the tallest, the most money etc etc etc, that is Dubai and there is no other place like it. I've traveled to more then 40 countries and hundreds of cities around the world and Dubai beats them all!
Everything opens at 4pm in Emirates it’s because of the heat and 4pm heat might be hot but by 6pm the temperature cools much quicker, you would enjoy it as an expat and a tourist.
We do other things in the mornings and weekends fyi our weekends are Friday & Saturday.
Nice travel experience
Now i'm curious to hear about how you almost got kidnapped in India. 😅 Seems like many women who visit there have a scary story to tell. Did you travel alone or with a friend?
She do FSB so sit back and enjoy.
Nice job 👍🏼 I enjoy your work.
Silence is complicity.
Hi lovely Eli from Russia, nice to see you again.
Living and working in Abu Dhabi for almost 2 years and it’s absolutely amazing: work is great, salary beyond anything you can earn in Europe, mesmerizing cosmopolitan vibe with 200 nationalities , super value for money if you know your way around, lots of nature ( such as mangrove forests) around almost all of the many Abu Dhabi islands (and even in the middle of the city) , wonderful culture and fascinating history, beautiful desert and mountain sceneries and an absolute dream climate (even in summer) with blue skies and sun every single day of the year …which is wonderful if you originate ( like me) from depressing cold, dull, grey, rainy and frosty Nortwestern Europe 🥶. So happy to be here.
Only one small disadvantage…..too many Russians find their way down here 😅 even though I’ve got some wonderful Russian friends in Abu Dhabi
Hello, thank-you for your feedback. I am from Canada where it's cold 6 months of the year. Can you outline the expenses ( higher end) for a family of 4( mortgage/ rentals, travel, schooling, entertainment etc). Thank-you again.
I agree with you been living in dubai for 20 yrs.. those who says it ‘s all artificial have not seen the whole of dubai with it’s nature desserts & mountains & oasis and most of all the cleanliness because discipline is practice here, peacefulness with less crime & safety of all where you can walk even in the middle of the night, leave your cars anywhere without being smash or carnap, bags, celphones without the worrries of being stolen.. that’s it .. i just so love living in dubai
@@julietmallari7370 this redhead lady is nothing but a hateful russian. dubai is wonderful tourist country.
You forgot to mention there is no street fights . No drunkards, can leave your car running in the streets with keys on. No racial abuse. Night life. Safety.
This girl has no clue what she is talking.
She say it's very hot. So what we can still move around 24/7 365 days unlike in Europe in winters you can't hardly go outside
Haha yeah sure maybe if you’re white. But ain’t that the harsh truth, having lesser melanin is the key to living an easy life here
Eli from Russia :
Даже если бы я был очень богат, я бы не тратил деньги на страну без души.
Greets from Poland. I hope you will visit and enjoy our country soon.
You should pay lagos Nigeria 🇳🇬 a vist and do a video about the city..
Love Dubai. Called it home for 5 years. However, the moist level and especially the FUNGUS and MOLDS inside buildings (from Deira all the way to Marina)is disastrous . Only brand new and recently finished buildings are exempt from the over growing molds - basically anywhere in the apartment or the office or the shop. The worst is Dubai Mall - I catch more and more shops there covering the smell by spraying scents… even on the main passages of the mall. Another thing - the air quality is poor. If you have even a slightly bad sinusitis or anything with lungs… this is not your place to go. Another thing is : be aware you could get cheated wherever you go (except inside the malls). And last but not least: Covid and Russia-Ukraine war made the prices in Dubai skyrocketing which is not a thing I can accept having on mind the service level did not improve. One thing which is nice is: people are generally kind and polite - the foreign labor are kind and polite as they are forced to be. The majority of them are coming from quite poor countries so they do not want to make ANY mistakes and being sent back home (not just fired from work). This being said - I prefer fake polite than genuine and rude people. As a tourist place Dubai is maybe quite nice. But living there… a few things must improve before I return.
There is some irony in your comment about foreign labor. People who travel to Dubai help keep the kafala system in place. It seems that on the surface, you know about it but you don't care as long as you have a good time in Dubai.
My dream is not visit Dubai
Ditto!
My dream also.
it's too artificial..
I think you all should hire a gang to kill Dubai so you may live a happy life 😂😂😂😂
As someone that’s been to nearly 80 countries you could do WAY better….pick any continent and I’ll at least give you a couple better options
Although going from Dubai to Kathmandu is one hell of a wealth disparity shock, funny how much more enjoyable the much poorer country is though (as a traveler at least)
Also looking at the breakfast buffet at burj Al arab and other similar places….it’s very obvious how a lot of Russian/Eastern European women of a certain age are there, and it’s quite off putting….many promised a certain life and became stuck in various positions along a spectrum that can be very troubling and off putting