Adventures in the Middle East

In July 2003 I had occasion to visit both Dubai and Tehran on a working holiday. This article is a commentary on my observations and experiences on what turned out to be an amazing adventure. I am looking forward to returning to the region in the near future.

I became fascinated at the stark contrast between the two cities. Dubai is a dynamic ultra-modern liberal Islamic city; Tehran is an economically stagnant, polluted place governed by stern and conservative Islamic clerics.

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