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There are certain questions, that often are asked by the newbies in town…and sometimes even by those who have been here quite a while.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Because of the city’s melting pot of cultures, there’s a lot to be learnt.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here are some of the most common questions expats ask in Dubai.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1. During Ramadan:\u00a0“Not even water?”<\/h3>\n

Expats always ask fasters this one during their first Ramadan. And the answer is no – not even water.<\/p>\n

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2. During public holidays:\u00a0“Is it dry?”<\/h3>\n

Every time a public holiday is announced, the expats take to social media to ask the question – who is serving what?<\/p>\n

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3. When told a price in AED: “What’s that in pounds?”\u00a0<\/h3>\n

(or dollars\/euros\/whatever currency)<\/em><\/p>\n

Everyone wants to know the prices of stuff in their home currency, but you quickly get used to not translating it – partly because the cost of brunch in your home currency will put you right off.<\/p>\n

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4. When told ‘Inshallah’:\u00a0“Is that an Inshallah later or an Inshallah no?”<\/h3>\n

The workman’s answer to everything. ‘Will it be ready tomorrow?’ ‘Inshallah’.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Though not an accurate description of time, this can mean anything from: not right now, a bit later, sometime in the distant future or never.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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5. When talking about food:\u00a0“By chips do you mean chips like crisps or chips like French fries?”<\/h3>\n

The British-American war of the words. No one can be vague about which chips they want. Do you want cooked chips or do you want a bag of chips?\u00a0<\/p>\n

To be honest, we’ll stick with the Aussie style.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hot chips or a bag of chips?\u00a0They’re all good anyway.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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