What's up with the snark?

There are many reasons why one wouldn't want to live in Dubai. I was stationed in Dubai for work for two years, I know the place very well. Overall, I would say Dubai is very different than how it is portrayed in western media. Personally I find it amazing how much the place has grown in such a short time span.

But I have chosen to live in Switzerland(not my native country), a country more aligned with my personal values. Freedom for the individual, a strong democracy, a diverse culture, with people who genuinely care about the planet and their neighborhood.

But I do think a person grows when they are forced to live in cultures very different from their own.