The Burj Dubai is open for business. And I do mean "open" since the greater part of the office and commercial space still hasn't been leased out.But never mind. Even if it isn't quite as grand as the architects planned (right) it's still a triumph for someone with a huge edifice complex.
In case you're tempted to visit, let me remind you that Dubai is a Muslim country [statelet, surely. ed.] and if you visit you will be subject to its laws.
Here's an example of Islamic justice, Dubai-style. A 23-year-old British woman is awaiting trial on serious charges, after reporting to Dubai cops that she had been raped on New Year's Eve by a waiter at a 5-star hotel.
No, she is not charged with being a victim -- a bit much even for sharia law -- or enticing or entrapping the alleged rapist. That would be a bit much. Rather, she is charged with having drunk alcohol and having had sex in the hotel with her fiancé.
Puzzled? Oh, I forgot to tell you that the British citizen was of Pakistani origin...and a Muslim. It seems imbibing intoxicants and fornicating fiancés, though technically illegal in Dubai, are winked at for us infidels, but still forbidden to Muslims. The woman and her fiancé (also a Muslim) are thus in big trouble with the mullahs.
"The woman confessed that she had sexual intercourse with her fiancé and that she had alcohol," said a cop involved with the case. "We cannot just ignore such a terrible offence."
Footnote: If you decide to go to Dubai anyway, possibly on a shopping expedition, Walt recommends Emirates airlines. Seriously.
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