UAE residents on New Year resolutions and hopes

Date

12/30/2015 8:34:58 PM

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

Thiago Normenaha (36 years old; Cabin Crew)

NEW YEARS' EVE

"I'm here on holiday for a couple of weeks and I don't think I will brave the traffic to go out for celebrations. Most probably I will be spending time with family and friends at home."

Resolutions

"Lose 10 kilos (laughs). I'm going to get married next year so my main resolution would be to start a family."

Hopes from Dubai for 2016

"My biggest hope would be to see Dubai become economically stronger. Things are not as good as it seems to be. or how they used to be. Cost of living is increasing and people have to pay a lot for small things. Incomes need to increase."

Ayesha Firdous (20 years old; student)

NEW YEARS' EVE

"I will be going out to check the fireworks in Burj Khalifa with my family. However my main concern is on how to get there without getting stuck in traffic.. Using means of public transport like the Dubai Metro is the best way to get to the hotspots."

Resolutions

"I don't have any resolutions as such. I like to take things as they come."

Hopes from Dubai for 2016

"In terms of infrastructure Dubai is constantly growing.. The usually beautiful landmarks have turns into an eyesore due to all the construction. It is also causing a lot of pollution."

Marwan Hawanawaz (24 years old; Fashion designer/ magician)

NEW YEARS' EVE

"I will most definitely be at the Dubai Mall. This is my first new year celebration in Dubai in many years and I do not want to miss the fireworks."

Resolutions

"I've been job hunting for the past few weeks and my main resolution is to get a new job."

Hopes from Dubai for 2016

"I wish more opportunities will open up for job seekers like me. I wish the Dubai government encourages new companies and organisations that will help people like me."

Payal Adlakha (27 years old; Banking professional)

NEW YEARS' EVE

"I will be headed out for the Deira Dhow Cruise.It's for the first time and I am very excited about it. Hopefully I will get to meet more interesting people in Dubai after the cruise."

Resolutions

"To shop less."

Hopes from Dubai for 2016

"I am a tourist here and being an Indian Dubai is everything that I hoped it would be. It's gorgeous and it is indeed a great place for families. I wish there would be an economic boom and maybe I can shift here looking for work."

Edgardo Defante (38 years old ;Hotelier)

NEW YEARS' EVE

"I live in Fujairah with my family and I will be celebrating with my family at Fujairah Rotana. There is a special play area and games arranged for kids and I am sure my children would really enjoy it."

Resolutions

"To focus on my health. Work out more and try and get fit. I'm also looking for a career change so I am hoping for better opportunities in the job market."

Hopes from Dubai for 2016

"I would like for the UAE to open up better opportunities for people here. Career growth for many people is very slow and that needs to change.

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