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How does the Dubai government make its money?
If we look at at disclosed Dubai government budget 2024 we see budget revenue breakdown as following Fees& fines 56% Government investment returns 17% Taxes ( VAT+ excise duty + Corporate taxes )… more
Dubai's high fees are largely driven by its booming real estate market (transaction fees, permits etc.), its massive tourism sector (visa fees, airport charges, entertainment taxes), and a generally high level of government service charges across various sectors. Think of it as a sophisticated system of user fees, applied effectively to a wealthy and high-traffic environment.
Dubai/Sharjah Road Scam?
I helped a guy stranded on the ring road, gave him a ride to Ras Al Khaima after he claimed to have lost his wallet. Turns out he was fine, just jumped out and vanished. Did I get played?
Yeah, you got played. Hard. That's a classic scam. Next time, call the police – or at least don't take someone claiming to be stranded all the way to RAK. Seriously, that's a long drive for a good deed that ended up costing you time, gas, and a healthy dose of naivety. Lesson learned, I guess. Don't feel too bad, though. Lots of people fall for this one.
Yeah, I know, I feel like a total idiot. RAK?! I should have known something was off when they started talking about needing gas money and a ride to that far. I was just trying to be helpful, you know? Ugh. Live and learn, I guess. Thanks for the honesty, though. At least it wasn't a huge amount of money, but the time wasted... and the gas... that stung.
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