Dubai Vs. The World
The city of Dubai is constantly trying to one-up other places that have similar amenities. Currently, New York is the wealthiest city on Earth, but officials in Dubai are trying to change that. By offering incentives to wealthy investors, the city of Dubai may one day become the wealthiest place in the world.
Shop Till Ya' Drop
The retail economy in Dubai is huge. It's encouraged that every single person spends a fair deal of their time purchasing and consuming goods. Consumerism has become one of the only methods of entertainment in the city, and if you don't have enough cash, you won't be able to join in on the fun.