“Hey, yeah I’ve reached Marina. I’ll just find parking. See you in five minutes.”
There are many things to love about living in this part of the world.
Endless sun, dreamy beaches, restaurants serving up every global cuisine you could think of, and pool parties galore.
However there are definitely some quirks to life in the UAE, and residents are currently pointing out a few of them on social media.
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The hashtag #SaidNoOneintheUAEEver has been trending on Twitter in the last day or so, as more and more users share phrases that you’d be surprised to hear anyone utter in the Emirates.
And some of the super-relatable responses are particularly rib-tickling, shining a light on everything from parking to the summer heat (naturally).
We’ve rounded up a few of our favourites for you below…
My school fees actually went down this year #SaidNoOneintheUAEever
— RichP (@RicardoPavarott) August 9, 2017
“Hey, yeah i’ve reached Marina. I’ll just find parking. C u in 5 mins”#SaidNoOneintheUAEever
— The MD (@marketingdude) August 9, 2017
“I love going to the mall on a Friday afternoon” #SaidNoOneintheUAEever
— Katie Overy (@KTODubai) August 9, 2017
I’m cold. #SaidNoOneInTheUAEever
— Tamara Clarke (@TamaraClarke) August 9, 2017
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Please, you leave the lift 1st before I attempt to get in #SaidNoOneintheUAEever
— Xander (@not_moby) August 9, 2017
“I was only in Dubai for 2 years like I planned”#SaidNoOneintheUAEever
— The MD (@marketingdude) August 9, 2017
“I live on the first floor, so i always take the stairs” #SaidNoOneintheUAEever
— Akshar | اكشار (@akshaaaaar) August 9, 2017
Don’t you just love it when you can’t touch your steering wheel, gear stick and seat belt #SaidNoOneinTheUAEever
— DJ Dean Curtis (@DjDeanCurtis) August 9, 2017
“Google maps says it’s 10 minutes away. I’ll just walk.” #SaidNoOneintheUAEever
— Kirsty (@LifeInExcess_) August 10, 2017
“Why is rent so cheap here?” #SaidNoOneintheUAEever
— Liv. (@LivBank) August 10, 2017
The humidity in summers is the best part of the UAE life. #SaidNoOneintheUAEever
— Ariz Zaidi (@Ariz_Zaidi) August 10, 2017
Dubai airport is so small! #SaidNoOneintheUAEever
— Don Salmaan (@Sal_D_Man) August 10, 2017
I have seen all of Dragon Mart #SaidNoOneintheUAEever
— Nasreen Abdulla (@journonaaz) August 10, 2017
What have you got to add to the list? Share it below in the comments!
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