Playground of the wealthy

It's ostentatious, it's unbelievably rich, and it's proud to be Dubai.

Like Shanghai, the city is up and coming, and arguably overtaking many cities in many ways.

This is the place where they are building the world's largest mall, tallest building, biggest theme park and man-made islets to sell as homes.

People, women, wear whatever they like because they are allowed to do so.

You may not be comfortable with all that display of wealth, but you just have to give it to them.

And as someone quipped, ""They pump their money from the ground and it's black.''

A bubble? Maybe. But these people are leaving the worrying to those without any gumption.

Me? I'm just enjoying the party.

Next stop: Amman, Jordan