Modern men in Dubai feel like they can get away with many things that they might not necessarily feel comfortable about doing back in their own countries. It could be because of the lifestyle this city imposes on its residents, the availability of disposable income or simply because they feel like it!
Here are 10 things I noticed men who live in Dubai feel more comfortable doing:
1. Going for manicures and pedicures
Because even the roughest man needs some "me time"
2. Having a facial laser for their beards and eyebrows
AKA: Contouring 101 for men
3. Drinking during working hours
When your office is surrounded by 10 hotels and your lunch break is 2 hours… who can blame you?
4. Driving expensive cars even though they sometimes can’t afford them
Because you ain’t a real snob in the UAE until you drive that Bentley
5. Going out on dates with three different girls at the same time
Because there is so many fish in the sea... so they’ll just keep on swimming!
6. Limiting their wardrobe options to flip flops and army shorts
I mean that makes sense after all those mani/pedi sessions! But SERIOUSLY, this trend needs to die!
7. Overspending on booze
It is hard to resist the temptation when the week’s agenda is full of events like: ladies night, gents night, casual Thursdays, brunch Fridays, farewells, housewarmings and baby showers (yes… even BABY SHOWERS!).
8. Expecting someone else to do everything for them
Like ladies getting them free drinks with their ladies night coupons! Dude… please!
9. Becoming enthusiastic fans of golf
I mean what are you going to do with that disposable income and all the free time that comes with being a CEO in Dubai? Take on golf of course!
10. Shopping more often
While wearing those hideous flip flops of course!