In Hong Kong, space is expensive, buy a parking lot you will get a free car!In Dubai, it feels like "Pass your driving test, get a free car!"
A taxi driver in Dubai said, "you must try to get your local driving licence in Dubai, it is like getting a degree."
More processed & finer, espresso has more intense flavour than the regular coffee. Cappuccino and Latte are drinks made with espresso and milk, and you’ll have to dig deeper or burn a hole in the pocket if you want to drink.
Getting a local driving licence in Dubai is...err not tough, but very tough. 3 out of 4 have failed their driving test last year (2008). There is no Kopi-O, you’ll have to order the premium coffees.
Some foreigners are lucky, they can convert their licence from their home country. Malaysian will have to take the full 40 lessons for beginners & for those with less than 2 years of driving.
Recently, beaming like Cheshire Cat, a friend was overjoyed when she finally passed her driving test after the 3rd try. Prior to that, she had registered for 20 lessons after showing proof (Malaysian local driving licence card) that she had more than 2 years driving experience. She had spent more than AED5K (abt RM5K) for the lessons & tests. Some determined residents had spent more than AED15K...30K or more. Some are still trying after failing the 15th times.
After relying on own cars in Msia for so many years, I thought I could not survive without one here too... but I am still walking, to nearby amenities, school, etc... the street here is safe, and the weather is still cool in the desert winter months.
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