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The difference's are huge, In Australia they make us all here very focused on education and active involvement in sport.
Also we are very career and business minded and all have had further higher education training.
There is very low to no crime or guns and children still play out doors and most people here prefer to be mainly all out doors socializing with there mates. The school curriculum system here is the highest in the world and it's a good place to raise children.
At 18 in Australia your a legal adult and can drink in bars and go to night clubs, vote, buy a house or business etc
People in Australia don't care or are opinionated by religion or politics or what someone on TV said. So you don't ever see religious people accosting people in public places or have people begging for money.
I live in Sydney in the CBD it's a very 24/7 lifestyle here with a very large range of things to see and do, being a world class city and there is no city on Earth like it, with worldwide known restaurants and cafe's, think of any country in the world there is a restaurant or cafe that caters for any countries cuisine.
Americans who come here really get blown away and migrate here like I did. The economy is very strong and the standard of living is very high there is very low unemployment heaps of business opportunity's. The minimum wages here are triple times more than the US minimum wage plus the benefits of paid superannuation, shift penalties and loading plus 10 days paid sick leave and five weeks paid holidays a year.
Women get paid maternity leave also a $5,000 baby bonus if having a child. It doesn't cost a cent to see a doctor or go into hospital or dentist they are free. Just like a 24/7 emergency doctor coming to your home.
We have many more freedoms here than in the United States also anti discrimination laws and same rights for all people and a very good legal system. Police here are friendly and helpful they don't point guns at people.
Australian fashion is world known we do dress up very classy and smart casual ,so you never see cargo pants or polo shirts or tented tee shirts unless they are tourists. Most every well known American actor, actress or singer all comes here to clothes shop as well many other known high profile overseas entertainers. So you see people like Paris Hilton, Ricki Lake, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Dianna Ross, Janet Jackson etc shopping here. They love it here because were no one ever bothers them, most are here now for Australian fashion week.
There are no ghettos or people living in trailer parks here or in low standard housing. There are a lot of weekend getaway's or family holiday resorts. You can go to the beaches or to the mountains, camping, or pack the car to go skiing or jump on a plane for a weekend interstate or to New Zealand. No where is crowded here. People are more laid back and everyone looks healthy, tanned and fit and speaks English.
The only Americanisms here would be fast food outlets like Mc Donald's, Hungry Jacks, Pizza Hut, KFC, Gloria Jeans, but there not really popular as the cafe's also the American shows on TV.
Otherwise you notice the big difference here in culture's as Australians aren't stressed out and don't act or think or ever materialistic brag of our wealth or stereotype people we use our freedoms of speech to improve and make life better in our country. Also we have a very good Prime Minister and Government in our free society.
Most American's don't realize how big Australia is it's just a little bigger than the USA and the state I live in NSW is twice the size the state of Texas and there are just only 20 million people living in all of Australia. There is 303 million people all living on the same land mass in the USA.
For a country with such a small population we have many well world know actors, actress's, music artist, artists, building and clothes designers, doctors, scientists, inventors, sports people as well as known world wide companies and financial businesses.
The difference's are huge, In Australia they make us all here very focused on education and active involvement in sport.
Also we are very career and business minded and all have had further higher education training.
There is very low to no crime or guns and children still play out doors and most people here prefer to be mainly all out doors socializing with there mates. The school curriculum system here is the highest in the world and it's a good place to raise children.
At 18 in Australia your a legal adult and can drink in bars and go to night clubs, vote, buy a house or business etc
People in Australia don't care or are opinionated by religion or politics or what someone on TV said. So you don't ever see religious people accosting people in public places or have people begging for money.
I live in Sydney in the CBD it's a very 24/7 lifestyle here with a very large range of things to see and do, being a world class city and there is no city on Earth like it, with worldwide known restaurants and cafe's, think of any country in the world there is a restaurant or cafe that caters for any countries cuisine.
Americans who come here really get blown away and migrate here like I did. The economy is very strong and the standard of living is very high there is very low unemployment heaps of business opportunity's. The minimum wages here are triple times more than the US minimum wage plus the benefits of paid superannuation, shift penalties and loading plus 10 days paid sick leave and five weeks paid holidays a year.
Women get paid maternity leave also a $5,000 baby bonus if having a child. It doesn't cost a cent to see a doctor or go into hospital or dentist they are free. Just like a 24/7 emergency doctor coming to your home.
We have many more freedoms here than in the United States also anti discrimination laws and same rights for all people and a very good legal system. Police here are friendly and helpful they don't point guns at people.
Australian fashion is world known we do dress up very classy and smart casual ,so you never see cargo pants or polo shirts or tented tee shirts unless they are tourists. Most every well known American actor, actress or singer all comes here to clothes shop as well many other known high profile overseas entertainers. So you see people like Paris Hilton, Ricki Lake, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Dianna Ross, Janet Jackson etc shopping here. They love it here because were no one ever bothers them, most are here now for Australian fashion week.
There are no ghettos or people living in trailer parks here or in low standard housing. There are a lot of weekend getaway's or family holiday resorts. You can go to the beaches or to the mountains, camping, or pack the car to go skiing or jump on a plane for a weekend interstate or to New Zealand. No where is crowded here. People are more laid back and everyone looks healthy, tanned and fit and speaks English.
The only Americanisms here would be fast food outlets like Mc Donald's, Hungry Jacks, Pizza Hut, KFC, Gloria Jeans, but there not really popular as the cafe's also the American shows on TV.
Otherwise you notice the big difference here in culture's as Australians aren't stressed out and don't act or think or ever materialistic brag of our wealth or stereotype people we use our freedoms of speech to improve and make life better in our country. Also we have a very good Prime Minister and Government in our free society.
Most American's don't realize how big Australia is it's just a little bigger than the USA and the state I live in NSW is twice the size the state of Texas and there are just only 20 million people living in all of Australia. There is 303 million people all living on the same land mass in the USA.
For a country with such a small population we have many well world know actors, actress's, music artist, artists, building and clothes designers, doctors, scientists, inventors, sports people as well as known world wide companies and financial businesses.
Should I go to Dubai?
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I am an American traveling to Sydney, Australia soon. The flight I have is with Etihad Airways, and stops in Abu Dhabi. I was thinking of getting a day or two layover there and checking out Dubai. I would have to take some form of public transportation between the two cities. Is this advisable? What is the mood like over there? Sucks that I have to ask this question, but...
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Hi, I live in Abu Dhabi and I go to Dubai about every other weekend.. although, I haven't yet taken the public transporation but it should be fine. I also know of taxis that run from AD to Dubai too.
There are great places in Abu Dhabi & Dubai to visit, and it's definitely worth a stay, even if it's a short one.
The shopping in the UAE is great, you can shop in one of the very large, beautiful malls or you can shop in a souk for some atmosphere!
Malls in Abu Dhabi:
Marina Mall (I love this mall, it's on the Marina, and there's a huge fountain in the middle of the mall, and people just sit and watch it, haha)
Abu Dhabi Mall (the biggest mall in Abu Dhabi: Marina Mall is second biggest)
Al Wahda Mall (a little smaller, but the shopping is still good)
Malls in Dubai:
Mall of the Emirates (largest mall in all of the UAE, has Ski Dubai, the world's first indoor ski hill)
Ibn Battuta Mall (is split into 6 main courts, beautiful mall)
Then, other than the malls, there are always the souks to visit. Souk is the arabic word for market. There are the gold souks, which are worth a visit, and also the carpet souk & textile souks are great. You can visit the gold souk in Abu Dhabi in Madinet Zayed.
Both Abu Dhabi have impressive hotels:
In Abu Dhabi there is the Emirates Palace, and it is just amazing. The grounds are so beautiful, and there are all these fountains & the inside's walls are made of gold, oh it's just beautiful. And inside there are little cafes for a light lunch, or an all you can eat buffet (which is expensive, & be careful, on friday's the prices double). Also, there is an exhibit inside about upcoming projects for Abu Dhabi.
Then in Dubai, there is the Burj Al Arab, the 7 star hotel. This one is beautiful too, and worth a visit!
Also, both Abu Dhabi & Dubai have beautiful beaches and it's really nice this time of year.
In Dubai there is the Hatta Heritage Village set in an oasis. There is also a Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi.
Both Dubai & Abu Dhabi offer desert safaris, you can take camel rides & go on the dune buggys on the sand dunes. & then there are the tents with shisha ^.~
Also, if you go to Dubai you have to visit Madinet Jumierah, the restaurants are great, and the scenery is lovely.
Abu Dhabi & Dubai have a lot of projects underway, like the Guggenheim, Le Louvre, the underwater hotel, etc. There are lots of places to see in both emirates, and it's a great experience.
Have fun to your visit in the UAE ~
Hi, I live in Abu Dhabi and I go to Dubai about every other weekend.. although, I haven't yet taken the public transporation but it should be fine. I also know of taxis that run from AD to Dubai too.
There are great places in Abu Dhabi & Dubai to visit, and it's definitely worth a stay, even if it's a short one.
The shopping in the UAE is great, you can shop in one of the very large, beautiful malls or you can shop in a souk for some atmosphere!
Malls in Abu Dhabi:
Marina Mall (I love this mall, it's on the Marina, and there's a huge fountain in the middle of the mall, and people just sit and watch it, haha)
Abu Dhabi Mall (the biggest mall in Abu Dhabi: Marina Mall is second biggest)
Al Wahda Mall (a little smaller, but the shopping is still good)
Malls in Dubai:
Mall of the Emirates (largest mall in all of the UAE, has Ski Dubai, the world's first indoor ski hill)
Ibn Battuta Mall (is split into 6 main courts, beautiful mall)
Then, other than the malls, there are always the souks to visit. Souk is the arabic word for market. There are the gold souks, which are worth a visit, and also the carpet souk & textile souks are great. You can visit the gold souk in Abu Dhabi in Madinet Zayed.
Both Abu Dhabi have impressive hotels:
In Abu Dhabi there is the Emirates Palace, and it is just amazing. The grounds are so beautiful, and there are all these fountains & the inside's walls are made of gold, oh it's just beautiful. And inside there are little cafes for a light lunch, or an all you can eat buffet (which is expensive, & be careful, on friday's the prices double). Also, there is an exhibit inside about upcoming projects for Abu Dhabi.
Then in Dubai, there is the Burj Al Arab, the 7 star hotel. This one is beautiful too, and worth a visit!
Also, both Abu Dhabi & Dubai have beautiful beaches and it's really nice this time of year.
In Dubai there is the Hatta Heritage Village set in an oasis. There is also a Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi.
Both Dubai & Abu Dhabi offer desert safaris, you can take camel rides & go on the dune buggys on the sand dunes. & then there are the tents with shisha ^.~
Also, if you go to Dubai you have to visit Madinet Jumierah, the restaurants are great, and the scenery is lovely.
Abu Dhabi & Dubai have a lot of projects underway, like the Guggenheim, Le Louvre, the underwater hotel, etc. There are lots of places to see in both emirates, and it's a great experience.
Have fun to your visit in the UAE ~
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