An interestingly divisive article on Dubai’s penchant for jailing kissing couples while allowing open prostitution has been published in the Observer UK, here. It can be found on page 23 of the print version, as per twitter sources. The piece draws a stark contrast between being jailed for PDA (public displays of affection) while being [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Guardian’
Dubai, sex, and rampant generalizations
Posted: 16/05/2010 in Life & Style, Sociopolitical piff paffTags: Dubai, exaggeration, generalization, Guardian, jail, kissing, Observer, prostitution, sex
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The Guardian covers Art Dubai!
Posted: 23/03/2010 in Life & StyleTags: Art Bus, Art Dubai, Guardian, Hetal Pawani, Jam Jar, James Westcott
So, it seems that that Art Dubai was a success almost despite itself. The Guardian sent across a correspondent to cover it. This could very easily have become a cliched piece about the lack of bravery and commericalism that represented the Souk Madinat expo bit of Art Dubai, but is instead a surprisingly well-researched, naunced [...]
