(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Khaleej Times asks people about the highs and lows of Dubai in 2014 and how they would like the city to shape up in the upcoming year
Dubai — From wanting better infrastructure on the roads to better behaved individuals in Dubai youngsters in Dubai definitely expect a change in the year 2015.
While some think New Year resolutions are passé there are some who’d like to dedicate themselves to change. Some think it is high time that war comes to an end while others are convinced that the only way out is by eradicating poverty.
However in conversation with Khaleej Times several youngsters admitted that the city of Dubai has definitely scaled new heights.
From preparing for Expo 2020 the establishment of the Dubai Tram the city is on the road to fast-paced development benefitting all those involved.
“The year 2014 was a tough one. Not for me personally but there were a lot of tragedies that struck humanity this year. But 2015 is going to be massive for everyone. I am looking forward to some big positive change” said 18-year-old Amir Hossein. “Dubai has had a year filled with success but for many neighbouring countries things have been very unpleasant. I think GCC countries must work together to make the region safer” he added.
For resident and student of Emirates Aviation College Charles Stephen 21 introduction of more parking spaces should be a priority for city-makers in 2015. He said: “We could definitely do with Salik-free roads and more parking spaces. Especially during the weekends parking is a nightmare.”
Stephen suggested that RTA could put some more work into getting rid of the ‘traffic problem’. “There have also been great achievements for Dubai like the Expo preparation and the tram opening” he added.
However for Don George 24 a visitor to Dubai infrastructure of the city is beautiful. “I came here looking for a job from Muscat and in comparison Dubai is certainly more advanced. Muscat will take time to get here” he said. However he added: “I did find public transportation systems a little confusing and annoying. But there are no rash drivers in the city which makes it easier to commute within the city.”
For resident and film production professional Roxy George 27 the city could do with more ‘gentlemen’. “People here are slightly misbehaved. I don’t see a culture where people open doors for women or greet strangers or general courtesy. They seem to be very rude and lost in their selves” he said. George added: “It would be good if people are educated on how to behave in a mixed culture environment.”
“Dubai has three very important things that is its driving force — the people the architecture and the city’s weather. Investments are going to be sky high and why not It is a good time and people are positive. The feeling will carry forward in 2014 unless things get too expensive” said Cleone Lobo.
Another resident Anupa Ajish 17 said: “Dubai made such a massive recovery from that fall in 2008. The emirate has overcome those problems and I think the year 2015 is ‘the year of hope’. I am personally looking forward to new infrastructure developments among other things.” -dhanushakhaleejtimes.com