I lived and worked in Dubai for 7 years. Everything you say is 100% correct and thank you for having the courage to share the truth. Dubai tries so hard to whitewash their image, which is why it's so important to have real people tell stories about what's really going on there under the glittering 'façade'.
@jenairegreen8360
Жыл бұрын
Dubai 🇺🇲🙄🇺🇲 O Na looks good from here 👀
@i82dayat8
Жыл бұрын
The same as Oman .. disgustingly sad and just not right
@ia1530
Жыл бұрын
@@jenairegreen8360Where is here?
@ia1530
Жыл бұрын
So, basically Dubai is a luxurious brothel of pimps enriched by oil. Where does Islam fit in this picture? After all these “………” like their alike in the rest of the Gulf claim to be Moslem rulers.
@عمرالشحي-س4ب
Жыл бұрын
Dubai is the best city in the world in everything…… no comparison to your home country Gabi…. Europe and USA , canda became very insecure, highly criminal rates, no family values , homeless every where …. Covid showed their real human rights 😂
@thecrimsondragon9744
6 ай бұрын
Dubai is a classic case of ‘all that glitters is not gold.’
@mayanlogos92
5 ай бұрын
Not all that glitters is gold, they say**
@bustjanzupan1074
5 ай бұрын
And a classic case of hidden evilness of the mohamedanism.
@rolandrothwell4840
5 ай бұрын
Dubai is a gilded shit hole
@MissionSilo
5 ай бұрын
What's the relationship between arsenic and gold?
@toyinpender5932
4 ай бұрын
😮
@erika8214
Жыл бұрын
DO NOT GIVE UP YOUR PASSPORT TO ANYONE! Thanks, Gabi for your story.
@megantower9119
Жыл бұрын
Then you don't want to work in dubai
@megantower9119
Жыл бұрын
@vishnudas6898 I actually went..Mine was in al qouz.not all companies follow those laws.
@utubecomment21
Жыл бұрын
*Brave words from a keyboard warrior!* These corrupt countries have sold their resources to foreign countries, and all corrupt politicians have left to sell, is labour. So they sell their own people into slavery. If you, your wife, your children were living in a literal river of sh1t, and you're all starving, and someone offered you a job, you'd go!
@iandarichards8778
Жыл бұрын
I work for a cruise ship company and we have to give up our passport
@日日日日日
Жыл бұрын
you wont have the job if you don't give up the passport, its as easy as that dude
@jessamalanik307
Ай бұрын
Wow! I was treated the same way too.Way back 2007 I was working as house helper.They took my passport and I was locked inside by high rise residence in Emaar right across Burj Khalifa. I was happy to get out there without any harm.But it was my first experienced working abroad.Lucky I’m here now in the 🇺🇸.
@sendhelp6537
Ай бұрын
God Bless the USA
@syedabdullah6127
Ай бұрын
Hey I am just curious how is life in US? Are you happy?
@diorocks5858
26 күн бұрын
thats because you worked for an Egyptian family in the UAE
@pinaysharingblessings1708
19 күн бұрын
If that's the way they treated people, we shouldn't go there at all then. It's a modern day slavery.
@seanho8531
8 ай бұрын
I was in the middle east about 20 years ago and at the airport while waiting for my flight back home, I ordered a drink and was served by a young Filipino man. He literally shared the same story but much worse. Was forced to work around 16 to 18 hours a day. 1 day off a month for a poultry sum....he literally was begging me to help him contact his embassy and share his plight and help him get out. A grown man almost driven to tears trying desperately to get a stranger to help him. I was gutted, and took his details and email address. I got back to my home country and gave the details to his embassy in my country. I hope things worked out better for him and many like him.
@jackthelad15
8 ай бұрын
"paltry" sum 😊
@MarieRomGluck
7 ай бұрын
Blessed you for even trying
@EAGLEYES112
7 ай бұрын
@@jackthelad15 The price of a live chicken
@FamilyViewers
7 ай бұрын
@@EAGLEYES112 or a dead cold chicken at the supermarket- so $5ish. His spellcheck probably didn’t know the word paltry. I’ve seen my so-called smart phone be pretty stupid. 🙂
@FamilyViewers
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for doing your part instead of just brushing it off. You will be blessed for honoring your fellow man with your time. And thank you for telling us this story.
@owalker3179
9 ай бұрын
I lived in Dubai for 12 years. Even though I was working in a high positions and later had my own business, I can endorse every word that the owner of this video, Gabi, is saying. Let’s help this kind of videos become viral.
@reensheet480
9 ай бұрын
Agree but it’s their rules. Take it or leave it. This is why USA is still the best country for me. Free everything when you’re almost dying. Homeless people everywhere especially CA.
@Bogdan-t4n
8 ай бұрын
Dubai… the land of modern day slavery and high end prostitution… welcome to dubai 🎉
@NicolastheThird-h6m
8 ай бұрын
@@reensheet480 The "Best" country where Incest is normal, and your "gentlemen" can't decide their gender.
@elllathestylist
8 ай бұрын
Interesting.. I lived in Dubai over 30 years and worked in the hotel as well .. agree on hours, bus, accommodation.. but I never had an issue with my passport… I never heard of punishment of 2 coworkers if don’t come back from vacation 😮 in my hotel we definitely didn’t have it. And the salary for an Italian guy is too low. 25 years ago I was even getting more at similar position .
@DianaSuleiman
8 ай бұрын
Are you sure they offered you 400 £, this is unacceptable!!
@safamujeebrahman3019
9 ай бұрын
I worked in Dubai for a year and escaped from there even before completing my contract,luckily i had my passport with me..Its not just about the toxic work environment,Dubai was slowly changing my mindset,people there worked extra hard aiming to live a luxury life and no matter how much we earn ,it never felt enough..i decided to come back to India and work here,even if the salary is less, it brings me peace and happiness and makes me enjoy the little things in life.
@mohammedarzam3658
8 ай бұрын
What job
@ecastcastill2736
8 ай бұрын
*EEEEXACTLY,* 💫 *YOU* *NAILED IT!!* 🎯 *REAL HAPPINESS IS MADE* *OF LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE!!* *THERE’S A BEAUTIFUL FRASE OF AN AMAZING WRITER WHO SAID;* 🌿 *RICH IS NOT THE ONE* *WHO HAS THE MOST, BUT* *THE ONE WHO NEEDS THE LEAST!!* 🌿💪💕
@quadpixel
8 ай бұрын
Hey I'm also in the same phase of my life. Came back 5 months ago. Trying to be myself again and restart my career in India itself. It gives me a lot of peace in my mind.
@Solin.28
8 ай бұрын
What you say here is exactly how I felt about my time in London. 🇬🇧
@euleneats
8 ай бұрын
There's no peace of mind. Yes. Especially those who are into materialistic things and get into all the wrong things. It's a whirlwind staying here.
@AdilKhan-py4dn
3 ай бұрын
I have lived in Dubai for 3 years and what you shared here is absolutely true. The labors in Dubai unfortunately are treated like slaves
@hughjazz64
3 ай бұрын
meanwhile only Europeans are expected to feel guilty for having slaves back in a day when it was considered normal
ABSURD U STILLING LIVING THERE..😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. BLAMING DUBAI FOR YOUR FAILURE
@naeemaabdulhamid4493
2 ай бұрын
@@hughjazz64as if Italy is any better.. EU has the largest slaves on their farms
@bensnowden3567
2 ай бұрын
My uncle worked in Abu-Dhabi and I visited him . Same thing , modern day slavery.
@p__jay
Жыл бұрын
i'm from Germany and worked two times in construction in Dubai. we had an exclusive contract with a big German fashion brand and had to build their flagship store in the Dubai mall...once you arrived you could feel something is wrong. the workers were happy to work with us because we were from Germany, but you could tell they had fear. their supervisor was acting like the biggest, disrespectful asshole towards them...he had big saber knife on his belt to intimidate those poor men. he was screaming at them all the time. one thing I vividly remember was "one mistake...one finger" while he was taking his knife out of the holster. in the ceiling were bottles full of piss because the workers didn't want to go to the toilet or maybe were not allowed to go (idk)...tourists don't see those things and have no idea under what conditions those fancy, shiny shops, hotels and malls were build. i haven't been, but you can only imagine how bad their staff housing must be. it's modern slavery! that experice changed my view on those Arab countries completely!
@TupacMakaveli1996
Жыл бұрын
Yelling at workers is rookie stuff, especially in Arabia. It's so common they don't even give it a thought.
@Sodainspace
Жыл бұрын
Yes construction workers are slaves in Dubai
@fatimangara4538
Жыл бұрын
The Lord knows they are like that.. it's a pity ppl think Dubai is a glamorous city for all
@beeswaxnunya5300
Жыл бұрын
All of them are the same. I have heard the stories from those who have lived it in Dubai. Horrible. That’s why when I see these people talking bout ‘come to Dubai’. I say no thank you. I spent 2 weeks and I saw it and I learnt
@missthunderstormable
Жыл бұрын
I never had an illusion that they treat people well, and arabs of the gulf are known as racists…arab people told me that
@joannabosededixon3734
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. My story goes thus - I am not a worker but the wife of a CEO of a Company in Dubai. So we moved to Dubai in 2021from the UK due to my husband's business. Prior to the move, I had gone to Dubai with my husband on holiday three times. I am very sensitive to people's emotions or lack of it and so, behind the "good afternoon ma'am, how may I help you ma'am" etc, there was always an uncomfortable, uneasy feeling I could not shake off about Dubai. I quickly realized that a lot of the staff were often overworked and treated rather badly. So I began to do my research to see where the white vans and buses always took the workers after work and it was disappointing to see how the OTHER HALF live in Dubai! So fast forward to 2021 when we finally moved to Dubai. We stayed the first three months at the Westin Mina Sayayi Beach Hotel and most of the staff were amazing! However, it was clear that some of them did not like the fact that I am a black woman who they had to answer to. I was always very deliberately polite and pleasant but that did not stop some people in Dubai from being rude to me instinctively. The same goes for a lot of the men (whites, Indians Emiratees) who often jump to the wrong conclusion that I am a prostitute and would show and treat me with disrespect, contempt (they still do) whilst trying to petition me for sex. Ironically, as a committed Christian woman, I always dress modestly. Then we moved to a gated community where again as a minority black woman, I am sometimes treated with suspicions and rudeness, the latest incidence happened four days ago. The man was caught on camera in the gated community treating me badly and he is now answering for his rudeness! He was rude to me because he thought for me to be in a gated community, I must be a nanny or a maid so he treated me badly. What I find most disappointing is that often when these people realized I am not employed as a nanny or a maid and that they are in trouble for their rudeness, they would immediately apologise saying "Sorry ma'am I did not know who you were". I find this upsetting because it should not matter whether or not I am a maid, a nanny or a menial worker. As a human being, I should be treated with respect period! Earning respect should not be subject to what you think my material status in life is! So, behind the tall buildings and the biggest mall, gated golf communities etc, I find Dubai to be full of all the vices often associated with a pretentious society.
@OreliaLatrice
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Your story is amazing. It’s disappointing to know that some people still have that racist mindset, however it does not surprise me. You should do a video about your experience.
@salwaa.272
Жыл бұрын
Thats exactly what Dubai is right? They make all these buildings, everything shining, sparling, highest technology.. Its all materialistic..all that matters to them is how things LOOk.. SO that's how people are also treated.. The good looking, white, rich ones with respect.. The brown /black, lower class.. With rudeness.. They are all entirely about show.. They are a golden apple that is spray painted and rotten inside. No genuine hospitality, culture, ethics.. Just the bling!
@fidelisikpe3606
Жыл бұрын
Your story remind me of my time in dubai and Abu Dhabi. The view of an average black woman is appalling. Every black lady in dubai do have a similar story to yours. I have heard alot of such stereotype from my female friends. This are hard working black women but get patronised as a prostitute.
@k1cent
Жыл бұрын
Sorry my sister. Thanks for letting the world know about your horrible experience because of colour of your skin. I understand you very well. I am currently exhausted of this system here. Discrimination from work, payments, disrespect. A bunch of misery. Voiceless
@athyjudy5682
Жыл бұрын
Oh, I thought I was the one with an issue with how people treat others in Dubai. I was there with my husband in 2019, celebrating our honeymoon when he told me to go and see the "singing fountain" We were all lovey dovey, sharing ice cream, taking pics, the things a couple in love will do. So when it was time for the fountain show, we move closer to have a good look and some man comes up close behind us and begins caressing my behind, and I was so shook 😳 I held tight to my hubby, shaking my head, looking so scared. I told him this guy behind us is trying to be sneaky and when my hubby turned to confront him, he moved away so fast. He was white skinned(don't know these ethnicities coz am black African and haven't had enough ecposure to know much difference) and I didn't do anything that would make him treat me like less than human, I was even dressed in a long dress despite there being many half dressed ladies that were looking single and available Ps. My husband is black African too
@pkmailboxx
Жыл бұрын
Gabi, thank you for showing the other side of this city. So many people think it’s just glamour and don’t realise it was built on slave labour. It is a soulless place for shallow materialistic people.
@gss6531
Жыл бұрын
Couldn't have said it better myself. It's a big facade.
@cathylake9072
Жыл бұрын
So glad he made it out of there. If I were him I would never go back even if I was not banned. I won't be going there....
@tadeserosheedabiola
Жыл бұрын
This is bullshit, everywhere in the world has their other sides , so what , whatever you say , it's not going stop us from going there, what if you're even lying
@tadeserosheedabiola
Жыл бұрын
This is bullshit, everywhere in the world has their other sides , so what , whatever you say , it's not going stop us from going there, what if you're even lying
@pkmailboxx
Жыл бұрын
@@tadeserosheedabiola Lying? Do some basic research and find out if I'm lying. Hundreds of articles and stories about abuse of migrant workers in Dubai. Why would they confiscate your passport?
@samanthacanning114
4 ай бұрын
Never give up your passport, especially for a job. Thank you for sharing your story
@muhammadtauhidabdulgani4968
2 ай бұрын
That's the policy,you either accept or stay without job , and you know what that means in such an expensive place.
@keys-yd8dj
Ай бұрын
It's easy to say that. But when youre in Dubai, if you don't give then they send you back.
@figh5645
Ай бұрын
U cannot escape the policy
@Wild_rift
Ай бұрын
Any idea why?? Cause many of them ROB AND STEAL whatever they can and run to their countries,, these rules are made for a reason
@lynettefinnigan9540
Ай бұрын
Many young women are fooled by 'we need it for paperwork for your wages', or it's safely here and won't get stolen.. but if you can escape and get to your embassy, they can get you home without passport, so always know where your embassy is!!
@nayachonhasler3372
10 ай бұрын
Hi Gabi I grew up in the Emirates between 1991 and 2001. Matter of fact in Abu Dhabi and we frequently travelled drove to Dubai on weekends. We were a Swiss family expats and my father was working for the army. We had a good life there and everything was paid for, even my education. As time went on, we started to see behind the facade. We got to know a lot of unfortunate people from India, Pakistanis, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Philippines. People who actually built this country with blood and sweat. Many never got the chance to go back home and many died on sone construction site. Also their crazy policies was for us very confusing and intimidating. For me and my dad, it was just modern day sklavery. I am now 39, and never have I considered to coming back to the UAE. My wife knows why, but I have work colleages who dream of going to Dubai for vacation. I told them my experiences and the experienced of people we know, but they don't seem to care. I often hear: " why should I care, I'm only there for holidays" What they don't know, is that they are actually supporting such regimes and terrible working conditions of the majority. Cheers and keep up your good spirits
@faditalmoudi9205
10 ай бұрын
same think goes with the iphone that u probably have unfortunatly
@simonetta-ta
10 ай бұрын
Thank you 4 sharing.
@dacat8171
10 ай бұрын
'Modern day slavery' you will experience in every country if you are poor. They call it neoleberalism. 😉
@Satwamassive
10 ай бұрын
The Irish built London and experienced much the same. Should we then not visit London?
@Cassieskins21
10 ай бұрын
Oh please be quiet, all countries have there good and bad side. If you don't like it don't go back, i'm sure they wont miss you.
@marlissfern2710
10 ай бұрын
I will never travel to Dubai for this very reason. I won’t be giving my money to help that twisted system of abuse. Glad you made it out and shared your story!
@samselee7596
10 ай бұрын
Nobody will miss you over here
@Content_838
10 ай бұрын
Bro said travelling what the guys talking about so working their 😂
@jamieopulence
10 ай бұрын
I’ll go instead
@gladyskeizer3857
9 ай бұрын
Exactly
@nikpanayi2415
9 ай бұрын
So he went back to work in Dubai after all that!?!?
@levytjale889
4 ай бұрын
Speaking from down here in South Africa 🇿🇦 Its 01:49 am Im glad i woke up to come across this video You gave me courage too,im going to change my life
@اسكندرفكار
2 ай бұрын
Best wishes for you brother
@Siobhan-oo5cw
10 ай бұрын
I also lived in Dubai 2001 to 2005. I escaped with my daughter from an abusive husband. It was a miracle we got out!!
@Farhan_Chohan83
10 ай бұрын
Dont tell ur side of story. The husband is not here to defend..You could not be wife who didn't want a family life who knows...
@suzamontgomery1
10 ай бұрын
Ridiculous
@JuanAristi
10 ай бұрын
@@Farhan_Chohan83What? She can tell her side if she wants… its not like we know who they are
@jamieflame01
10 ай бұрын
@Farhan_Chohan83 Iron age goathearder mentality is strong in you.
@ItsYourConfidentGal
10 ай бұрын
OMG congratulations 😢that is a miracle indeed. I hope you both stay safe ❤
@silverkinfo3000
Жыл бұрын
I am an Indian, I worked same like you in hospitality industry, whatever you shared about hospitality field, it's all 100% true.
@slimtv1309
Жыл бұрын
Indians are the main reasons people are suffering in Dubai . Emiratis don't work, they stay home . Indians managing companies are the threat to foreigners who are working in Dubai, cheap labour oriented programming. They know most of their country folks aren't educated so they cheat them on salary basis, all those Indians living and enjoying in Africa will answer to what their people treat other nationalities do in Dubai. Racist Indians,
@slimtv1309
Жыл бұрын
You Indians are the ones making life difficult for people living and working in Dubai, because most Indians head or man
@Hava744
Жыл бұрын
Exactly you said the hospitality field , not Dubai.
@Austrianer1992
Жыл бұрын
Obviously you didn't do anything to make your salary better.... my Indian friends and colleagues are happy to stay in Dubai
@beantreats
Жыл бұрын
@@Austrianer1992 you said colleagues, so you work in Dubai? In what field?
@davkandos
Жыл бұрын
I received this story from a maid who worked in Saudi Arabia for an Arab family. She shared that she was trapped by an agent and subjected to abuse and rape on a weekly basis. Her passport was taken away, and she was not provided with proper food or means of communication. Despite her numerous complaints, no action was taken to address her situation. When she became pregnant, she was abandoned on the streets until someone came to her aid and helped her return to India. This story highlights the unfortunate reality faced by many individuals who are economically disadvantaged.
@seaofroses8888
Жыл бұрын
I came across a Kenyan podcast called Tuko a while back, and several of the stories that come up are about women who went to the gulf to work. Same story, they arrive, passport taken away, paid less than agreed or not at all, abuse, abuse, abuse, and no help, even from the Kenyan embassy.... I have no words.
@REBECCA12341
Жыл бұрын
@@seaofroses8888 who is your lord grave first question
@angeleyes4502
Жыл бұрын
@@REBECCA12341 what are you asking?
@hamzaf19
Жыл бұрын
Holy shit... Sometimes I just want to end my life because of stories like these man. How can humans even think about doing that to another human being that could be your sister or your mom?
@REBECCA12341
Жыл бұрын
@@hamzaf19 India don't burn dead body not allowed
@karenbecker7978
4 ай бұрын
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS! You probably saved a lot of people a lot of pain and suffering! I thought that if I ever got a lot of money some day I would love to come here. After seeing this video I have had second thoughts.
@RAVISINHA-jd9wq
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gabi I am from India.I visited dubai for the first time in July 22. I stayed in Diera city Dubai. I got a job of telesales executive which was a target based job. The recruiter was also indian.she was asking to submit passport so I got afraid that she may capture my passport and in future if I want to quit I will not be able to do so I did not join the company and came back to India.
@Abul12t
Жыл бұрын
You did wise thing.
@aqal5333
Жыл бұрын
RAVI Smart move
@renukanambiar4442
Жыл бұрын
You did the right thing.
@Huggybear64
Жыл бұрын
Good for you brother!
@nurnur-rq4wy
Жыл бұрын
Good decision
@PatriciaS-t1x
5 ай бұрын
I’ve read books on women who went there to work there and who were beaten , raped, overworked, treated cruelly, not paid and detained , passport confiscated unable to get any help and finally narrowly escaping with their lives.I’m so glad you thought of compensating the other poor man who signed responsibility for your return. You are a good man! Brave to speak up. Who knows what atrocities others are suffering right now. We should all be brave like you and stand up against injustice and evil otherwise we all live in their control. They should not get away with it. I too will spread the word in my home country. Thank you for helping save others.♥️
@martamariotto1181
4 ай бұрын
For those who like hell, they can find hell, with all the benefits of it.
@salllu
4 ай бұрын
I belive another ignorant and jeolus westerner?so lets talk about your the so called perfect West.....what about the human trafficking from easter europe into the main land europe?girls are lured and tricked by the gangs only to work as a prositutes in the Uk,Germnay and France....
@King_of_Railways
4 ай бұрын
Go to your embassy and get a new passport! It's only papers! 😮
@salllu
4 ай бұрын
Yeh right what a load of shite you need a reality check need to do bit research about the human trafficking into Western Europe from the east European countries girls as young 14 from onward smuggled to force work into sex trade...stop bashing Dubai which is the safest country to live ...
@lastbruh62
4 ай бұрын
@@King_of_Railwayshe is a probably a Hindu he doesn't know how to do it , they only know how to talk bad about it but never stop going to it
@eternalconsciousness9918
Жыл бұрын
END HUMAN TRAFFICKING NOW! Thank you for sharing your story. Stay strong!❤
@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook
Жыл бұрын
Have u seen anything? In an country? Ur comment is interesting. How can I stop it
@marcelalhind
Жыл бұрын
@@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbookmaybe stop the cult of Satan Islamic allah khayrul makareen the greatest deciver. Who has a great reputation of ma mamalakit aymanahum! Right hand possessions or keeping sax sælves. I'm talking Quran alone not even including the sunnah of Muhammad. Quran 23:5 who guard their private parts (i.e. private parts, from illegal sexual acts) Quran 23:6 Except from their wives or from their slave-girls they are right hands possessesion, because they are free from blame. Quran 70:29 And those who preserve their private parts Quran 70:30 Except with their wives or those ˹slave-girls˺ in their possession, for then they are free from blame. Quran 4:3 If you fear you might fail to give orphan women their ˹due˺ rights ˹if you were to marry them˺, then marry other women of your choice-two, three, or four. But if you fear that you will not be just, then marry with one or those ˹slave girls˺ in your possession. It will be closer to your not doing injustice. Quran 33:50 O muhammed, We have permitted you [to deal with] your wives whom you have given their bridewealth to, and any slaves girls from what Allah has given to you [as slaves]. Qur'an 4:24 except for the Muslim women who are married (Believing women), the women and girls of non-muslim (kuffar) who the believers (Muslims) capture (as a result of jihad) can be used as sax slæves
@evecee9291
Жыл бұрын
muslims
@fionarose673
Жыл бұрын
@@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook I don't think we can solve it yet. Too many people are unaware that it exists and to what degree. Just educating yourself and others (that will listen) that human trafficking and slavery are happening now. Sex slavery, labor slaves, organ harvesting are some of the major reasons. One of the largest currencies in our world is human beings. The information is not readily available because those involved own everything. They own the media, often they own law enforcement and courts.. This starts with the wealthiest of the wealthy and makes its way, all the way down to the poorest of the poor. Those that can be manipulated by their struggles. I don't know how to stop it. I can't even make most people believe and learn about it.
@sequoiareign7646
Жыл бұрын
@@fionarose673 I couldn't have said it better myself. I'm a trucker, and now in CDL training most companies add TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking) training. The company I truck for actually has a beautiful "STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING" trailer! ❤ I finally got the honor and privilege to couple to it last week. If I could post a pic on YT I would've loved to share it with you.
@bsmy84
4 ай бұрын
I know of some of the negatives of Dubai and also heard that there's an even worse side to Dubai. So, this was very enlightening and informative. I'm so glad this guy made it out of that gold-plated hell hole. Good luck, Gabi!!
@themediterraneanguy
Жыл бұрын
Same thing happened to me. There is a very dark side of Dubai that only people who really experienced it, know what it is. I was working as a waiter at ROTANA HOTEL, when things turned ugly, got fired for no reason, my passport was confiscated, not allowed to use the dormitory anymore, I was thrown away in the street. Life goes on, I'm in a much better situation now, and it's definitely true that what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.
@MaLiArtworks186
Жыл бұрын
How did you get out?
@themediterraneanguy
Жыл бұрын
@@MaLiArtworks186 somehow I managed to escape, but it was terrible experience
@bioshock9998
11 ай бұрын
How did you get out
@adamduffield7782
11 ай бұрын
@@MaLiArtworks186its illigal to be homeless in Dubai, so once the authorities catch you rough sleeping etc, they get yoyr passport back and deport you.
@joshuabuchanan1141
11 ай бұрын
What doesn't kill you doesn't make you stronger, humans are not superheroes
@eventhorizon2264
5 ай бұрын
To think I almost applied for a job in Dubai, never never is that going to cross my mind again 💀 thank you for speaking out about this
@FazzaHamdan-no3wj
4 ай бұрын
Hello dear
@Hamadalsad
4 ай бұрын
Everyone has different experiences. Dont judge based off one 😂
@salllu
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Dubai dont want you....
@largol33t12
4 ай бұрын
I blame influencers like Supercar Blondie, whose rich husband lives in Dubai. She is part of many many influencers who keep making it look like it's safe when it's the 100% OPPOSITE. I never ever have trouble finding horror stories about this evil place. If I won a trip there, I'd turn it down.
@_nlrm.
4 ай бұрын
Not the problem responding to you in the replies😭
@rossanad.6382
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gabi, it's like hearing my own story... I worked for the landmark hotel in Dubai 20 years ago... And it's sad hearing that nothing has changed!
@Delbert51
2 ай бұрын
Several years ago I was entertaining a job in construction management in Dubai, when I found out they ould be taking/holding my passport, I dropped the job offer- Thank Goodness!
@kerrinmatthey7594
Жыл бұрын
Thank you I was arrested having worked there for 13 years. I worked as a Interior designer working on 5 star hotels for sheikh Mohammad and Chairman Nakheel. I was arrested because I complained to Government about a developer who stole my life savings. I suffered post traumatic stress disorder. I was so frightened it ruined my life
@RM-fs8ub
Жыл бұрын
My sympathies. Hope you have recovered from the trauma.
@beantreats
Жыл бұрын
That's so awful that you had to go through that :(
@comradejohn5302
Жыл бұрын
So sorry
@KASERQARNashaytaan
Жыл бұрын
Sue them in british courts if you have evidence... & if you need financial help to sue them you can get litigation finance... if you win you can seize their assets if they don't pay up We all saw what princess haya did to them
@ummhuraira2495
Жыл бұрын
Oooo the bums!!! I hope u r feeling better
@mochalattemiss
11 ай бұрын
I was a professor in the UAE in the early 1990s, and this was somewhat true in my case. Both my parents became ill while I was there. I tried to tell my supervisor that I was the only child of my parents, and both were ill and needed my to come back temporarily. (I didn’t think this should have been a big thing--after all, in Arab cultures, children also have a HUGE responsibility to take care of elderly parents (it is in the Koran, like it is in the Bible). Well, they hemmed and hawed for about 10 days, and while I had my passport in my possession, there were subtitle threats being made by colleagues that I better not leave, or else (I couldn’t figure out or else “what”?). So, I quietly sold all my possessions, and I bought a one way ticket and left. No goodbyes to anyone, no formal leave, nothing. I really had no choice. My parents’ doctor was calling me (from the US to the Middle East--that was serious) and I needed to come back home ASAP. Well, I am very glad that I did. As soon as I got back, my Mom (who had developed Alzheimer’s since I had left) fell into a diabetic coma for a while, and my Dad (who had suffered a stroke while I was gone) had become legally blind. Their caregiver (whom I had hired) was herself ill, and unable to really take care of herself, much less anyone else. It was a mess-it was around Christmastime, and BOTH parents were admitted into the hospital and spent Christmas and New Year’s there. I am so glad that I returned home. However, things at the University were a mess, from what I gathered. While I tried to call friends, they really wouldn’t talk to me. They were afraid that their jobs would be threatened, and they told me that there were “repercussions” on them because I left. I explained that my family was ill, and moreover, I tried desperately to take a leave of absence like a normal person would, but was repeatedly denied (by a White Canadian Dean no less-not someone who wasn’t from my own North American culture). However, my friends were scared and asked me not to call again, which I didn’t. I find that there is a bifurcated system in the UAE. Yes, as a professor, I had a much better salary and more freedom, as I keep my own passport. But the fact that my colleagues felt any repercussions for my leaving tells you that you are considered a slave, and you have no “rights” to move freely as you wish. My friends tell me that I “absconded”, but with what? I sold furniture that I, myself bought with my wages. I left a car, I left a home, I left a lot more than I could take had I had the time to pack and ship my household. Only slaves “abscond”; workers have the freedom to quit a job if they so choose. This tells you that there is no real freedom in the UAE for foreign workers. I am very surprised that the guy in the video has returned, because I would be afraid to return there for fear of being jailed. Again, their laws are not like the ones in the west. As a postscript, about a year after I returned I received a call from a law colleague who had studied in the US and was visiting my city. He asked me to dinner, and because we had been friends when we were there, I accepted. When he told me that he had missed our lunches while I had been gone, I explained to him that I had tried my best to get my Dean to allow me a leave of absence due to my parents health, but that he had refused. This colleague was an Emirati, but was very westernized (having studied at Harvard and Oxford). I explained to him that is was morally disingenuous that Arabs continually preached about the decadence of people in the west, yet when a western professor wanted to do something that is actually mandated by the Koran as well as the Bible, I was being prevented. I should have been shown compassion for trying to be a good daughter, but instead no consideration was given for MY parents’ lives. When I explained to him that they were immediately hospitalized upon my arrival, he was shocked. They were hospitalized even when I had dinner with him. While he was in town, we had dinner twice, and while it was good to see him, I believe that he was sent there to ascertain if I had left for good reason (as I think of it in hindsight). After these two dinners, I never saw nor heard from this man again. I believe sincerely that the UAE Embassy sent him to feel out if I had been telling them the truth, and whether they were going to pursue me or not. But that is my warning to anyone wanting to take a job in any country in the Middle East. Slavery still exists, and this who passport thing IS REAL. If your job is professional, you may be allowed to keep your passport, but you cannot roam as freely as you might in the US, Canada or Europe. If you are a worker, as this man was, your passport will be confiscated and they use coercion to get you to stay. Your contract is more like indentured servitude than an employment contract here in the West, and this is a fact that you need to know. Be forewarned. While this happened 30 years ago, I don’t believe that the cultural attitudes have changed too much toward this. While I love Arab culture, the sheer duplicity and lies between what they claim that their faith says and does and the REALITY of what they say and do is really stark. Don’t be naive and gullible. You have NO RIGHTS in these countries-remember that when you sign contracts.
@notbill08
11 ай бұрын
FWIW any in the Middle East except Israel 🇮🇱. We have very fair labor laws for citizens, residents, and foreign workers. Palestinian workers have to be paid fair wages and have normal work hours their wages are paid into PA bank accounts. They have the same days off and paid days off.
@virginiasantillan2267
10 ай бұрын
You should never have gone to a Islamic Country as a woman and especially if you were not Muslim it’s too dangerous
@virginiasantillan2267
10 ай бұрын
@@notbill08Israel isn’t a Islamic Country
@notbill08
10 ай бұрын
@@virginiasantillan2267 I live here! I know!
@johnboycurb9119
10 ай бұрын
For fecksake That bullshit story you've just written is the biggest bit of nonsense I've read in a while, It's nearly as long as the video.....all the same I think you took it a bit far in telling your experience,i was suprised you never told us the prices you sold your things for or if you maybe bought a pint of milk 18 months later or something
@garrington120
Жыл бұрын
Lived in Dubai 1992 to 2002 . Gabi's comments about construction workers is so true , modern day slavery for $US 150 per month , disgusting accomodation .
@rickm4853
Жыл бұрын
Thats when they pay them sometimes they just deport them.
@MsLadyLilian
Жыл бұрын
wow that truth i should tell my people and i know all stories about prostitution
@tessietesoro7407
Жыл бұрын
Very rare you'll find good & fair employer from this country. Just because they have oil, they act arrogant. Eventually these oil will run out, where do they go from here?
@billdautreve9277
Жыл бұрын
They want to do this here in America too.. the Muslims are taking over.. prove me wrong
@sequoiareign7646
Жыл бұрын
@tessietesoro7407 Saudi Arabia has BILLIONS invested in other businesses (tech companies is another big one, and only one of many!!!) They only own 11-15% of the oil reservs. So even when the oil is gone, they will still maintain their wealth. Not to mention the real estate they own in places like Kensington, Windsor, London, and I believe Paris as well.
@dianeconti7602
Жыл бұрын
I taught in a university in Abu Dahbi and it freaked me out that the school kept my US passport. There's a lot of "darkness" in the UAE that's covered up. People are dazzled by the weath and bright dental implant smiles.
@caridabaptiste9878
Жыл бұрын
So I would take it that you are not currently teaching in that University anymore correct? .
@amyl8450
Жыл бұрын
I worked there and would never give my passport up! They don’t require U.S. citizens to give it- It’s actually against the law! The passport belongs to the country that issued it- the ministry of labor is very helpful- some people from certain countries are forced to give their passports, But Americans are not forced to-
@zizingagodfrey1996
Жыл бұрын
If an American citizen is put at such dismal, what about A poor desperate African Blackman...Asians are the worst people to ever live..
@contenteater
Жыл бұрын
@@amyl8450It’s nice when your government does something right for a change 🇺🇸
@erossinema8797
Жыл бұрын
What happens if you don't give them your passport? IT'S not theirs to take. They have no right to it
@mrshoney2624
4 ай бұрын
People need to share for awareness especially for women and girls.
@MXEDITZ_ae
Ай бұрын
as an emarati women, we’re treated well idk wtf ur on come and see for yourself too you probably see anything in the media and believe it 🤣
@lokeshmalva7565
Жыл бұрын
I am from India, I am Hotel management graduate, I can relate with you. Whole hospitality sector is rigged in Asia. I used to work for 14 hours in F&B, I am glad I left for better.
@عمرالشحي-س4ب
Жыл бұрын
Dubai the best city in the world in everything….. most crimes their come from Asians especially Indians!!!
@sabinasb2445
8 ай бұрын
Come to Europe,it's safer.
@steviedickson4736
7 ай бұрын
How did you get your passport back?
@user-js3ee5qv6g
23 күн бұрын
Wow! Reading the comments, I hope this gets viral and deters people from moving there! I made an overnight stop in Dubai and while shopping, I had to catch a boat to get to the other stores and the man paddling the boat was from Pakistan. He said he barely made any money and couldn’t not even afford to buy a decent shirt!
@ys_117
11 ай бұрын
We need more people as honest and brave as you. Thank you for speaking out the truth that the world deserves to hear.
@ridewithgabi
11 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻
@Cassieskins21
10 ай бұрын
Yeh! sure why not, you are both easy and foolish.
@congolesecongolese7085
8 ай бұрын
Shut up and leave Africa alone 😮@@jayceontalylor4244
@g.o.b.2558
8 ай бұрын
@jayceontalylor4244 Dang you should start your own channel and start spreading the information, and stop crying about it...
@TheBlueskyson
5 ай бұрын
Hi @ys. AED 36.99? what r u selling bro? ty
@kumikohuerter5209
Жыл бұрын
I have heard this story from a Japanese dancer he was forced to practice and perform for so many hours a day without any break and they took his passport away so he couldn’t leave. Thank you so much for sharing your story🎉 I really wish people would stop treating other people badly in any situation.
@Pinkcandy777
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely bless you
@7luckym586
11 ай бұрын
October 2023, the taxi driver just told me yesterday while i was going to the bur dubai market, that they work with very small breaks during the day, he wasn’t been able to take a vacation in several years, didn’t see his family, and he said: “they keep us on a tight schedule with minimal breaks”
@Petra44YT
11 ай бұрын
You can ALWAYS leave without a passport. Just call your embassy and tell them it has been stolen from you or you have lost it.
@darkwebgirl
11 ай бұрын
@@Petra44YT...the airport is full of Dubai's police as well as their version of TSA. You cannot travel internationally without a passport. The embassy is not going to save you because you call. I suggest you not travel internationally, with you not knowing foreign policy regarding US citizens being held abroad. I suggest you watch Locked Up Abroad, or Google even the most recent case of the black woman who moved to Dubai to be a truck driver and was held for months. She was a US citizen. Or how about the US citizen who was beaten to death in North Korean prison. Like what do you think. There are countries who's laws we can do nothing about. You are consenting to being subject to said country's laws when you enter the country. Be safe.
@stellviahohenheim
11 ай бұрын
if this is how they treat people that built their country then there's no wonder the middle East is always at war
@jayshrianuradha2781
20 күн бұрын
Another major problem in Dubai is that without strong references, it's difficult to get a job. I came to Dubai with many financial commitments, thinking my previous experience would help advance my career. I have been in Dubai since March 2024, and until now, I haven't received any job offers. When I attended interviews, the managers or other people in positions of influence asked for inappropriate favors. I am really disappointed by this terrible experience. I even considered gathering evidence and reporting these issues to the Dubai government, but I felt overwhelmed. Now, I have decided to return to my home country. It's difficult to describe the kind of people I encountered in Dubai. I came to Dubai with many dreams, but I lost them all, and now I am especially mentally scarred and afraid of men
@brianbell3417
5 ай бұрын
Very scary story. Manipulating young people like that is unforgivable. Thanks for speaking out.
@rockman8by7cut
11 ай бұрын
Never give up your passport and never go to a country where you could possibly be arrested for no reason. Ever.
@Cassieskins21
10 ай бұрын
Arrested for no reason! sure why not.
@KJames2345
10 ай бұрын
@jamesmackenzie3262You only said "don't jump of a cliff" because of his name rockman8by7cut.
@hariranormal5584
8 ай бұрын
Been living here since 12 years. No arrest. Friendly officers who always smile, make jokes even. Can never expect this same back in my hometown. Everyone's experience is different
@Sunny-gy9vk
3 ай бұрын
Especially Isreal! 😳
@AnthonyManzio
3 ай бұрын
100%
@carolynboston9715
Жыл бұрын
I can relate to this video. I'm a Filipina and have lived and worked in Dubai for more than two years. It was a very challenging work environment, so like you, I did not finish my contract and end up going home. Good thing my company don't keep passports, unlike yours. Now, I'm also a digital nomad working remotely, but I still visit Dubai from time to time since I have family there. For me, Dubai is a wonderful place if you're a visitor but forget about working there, unless it's really necessary. I know a lot of people who are working there are struggling just coz they don't have any choice. They have a family to feed back home. But if you have a choice, you better look for a job somewhere else.
@ridewithgabi
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience 🙏🏻
@pattanapichaisaensingreeki959
Жыл бұрын
Same as Qatar 🇶🇦 both countries make u like a slave
@Yooouser584
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the advice. I am a medical student with a choice to work in Dubai. I always considered Dubai as one of my top choices, but now you have made me reconsider going there.
@clairechloe5294
Жыл бұрын
@carolyn boston - Well said. 👍👍👍
@scottsimon1
Жыл бұрын
I'm shocked that a multinational corporation as respected as Hilton would withhold passports. Usually this is done with workers who arrive owing a debt to be worked off, like if the company paid for their airfare & housing. It's still a violation of basic human rights, but Gabi was hired as supervisor.
@LittleAsian_
Ай бұрын
It is really kind of u to pay your coworker for the month. :) Thank you for sharing your story.
@Carlos-mm4zv
Жыл бұрын
These hotels charge huge fees but refuse to pay there working fairly. Well done for exposing the exploitation. The more people that know this the more things will change. Well done doing this video.
@linneaondick3834
Жыл бұрын
You have gone through the worst of the worst living over there. Now your life can only get better when you are out of there. Best of wishes to you.
@rvg2680
9 ай бұрын
Gabi, one of the things I noticed in all my years of traveling is that slavery never disappeared...it just adapted, and there's never been so much slavery as our modern times. Social platforms are filled with videos of women denouncing being kept as slaves. At least, thanks to the internet, now they have a voice! Good job on your video!
@Ashimil023
8 ай бұрын
In America a huge majority of African American people are also slaves, the worst part is they don’t even know it!!!!
@MapulaMotloutsi-f3c
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Gabi, God bless u for this
@s.s.p.9680
8 ай бұрын
That's underrating real slavery.
@EAGLEYES112
7 ай бұрын
Qatar in the same league
@starboywizzy7155
7 ай бұрын
Hi I need to travel with you
@TheNiloticEmpress
5 ай бұрын
I Lived there for 11years and I totally support everything he say in this video..no lie detected on this video
@AuthorValdaDedieu
4 ай бұрын
No trees. What's so special about Dubai again?
@veronicale460
4 ай бұрын
Nothing. There are dust and heaps of dust everywhere. The smell! Everything is fake!
@IstandwithGaza111
3 ай бұрын
😢so sorry that you went through that trauma. Sending you hug you and everyone who struggled in life.
@ivelinatodeva11
8 ай бұрын
Wow! Wanted to move to Dubai. Now i don’t even want to go on vacation. Thanks for sharing 🙏
@HLJlovejoy
6 ай бұрын
I don’t want to visit either.
@Kamila25609
6 ай бұрын
I really don't even think about going to any of those countries.
@vosk6481
6 ай бұрын
Dont limit yourself from the experience just because of the working conditions these workers are currently under. Thats such a narrow-minded view. Dubai is an amazing city, and there will always be a dark side to every city regardless where you are in the world. There is no perfect place. A lot of the people/workers you talk will mention that Dubai has offered much better living conditions than they would be back home. You dont even know their life back in their home country- its bad. Dubai has offered opportunities for these people. Could they be treated better? Of course, but it doesnt discount the fact that these jobs are considered as opportunities to the eyes of many
@hetedeleambacht6608
6 ай бұрын
did you have a decent look at it, ar first?? I mean look at the city plan
@hetedeleambacht6608
6 ай бұрын
@@vosk6481 and what good for humankind bring these jobs? unpractical building blocks that sdtay inhabited, luxury projects that dont serve any need exept spilling huge amounts of resources and money, crazy city projects that are complete nonsens and destry the environment...what good things happen in Dubai?
@katze007
Жыл бұрын
Although I worked with Qatar Airways as a cabin crew, I still felt like entering a jail once we land in Qatar as we need exit permit each time to leave Doha to go home to visit families. They will not approve the exit permit applied if they felt you do not have enough off days etc. Glad that part of my life was done and dusted long time ago! You start appreciating little things in life after you working in a place like this! Horrible people with horrible attitude! No compassion, empathy whatsoever! I felt the same way about the labourers/construction workers. Every Kathmandu flight I do, we will always carry coffin/s with us to bring back bodies of young Nepali construction workers! I usually quietly say my prayers for them knowing that poor safety in Doha took their lives but it means nothing for Doha authorities 😢 It is modern day slaveries and heartbreaking 🙏🏽 All the best Gabi. You do good and good things will come back to you.
@luckycat-tarot
Жыл бұрын
Qatar airways is horrible to work for ..the story about how that philipino employee was murdered in her sraff accomadation for falling pregnant ... and her body cut up into pieces and put into bags in the accomadation water tanks and the other girls were using this water to shower and cook not knowing ...and they got away with it is so scary !
@candriqa12
11 ай бұрын
Oh damn! I almost wanted to join Qatar Airways 6yrs ago thank god I didn’t!
@Jenvlogs404
10 ай бұрын
NepaIi are so humble and hardworking too, please respect them from lndia.
@sjanex
10 ай бұрын
@@luckycat-tarotomg I’ve not heard of this? That is evil!
@luckycat-tarot
10 ай бұрын
@@sjanex yup ..alot goes on in the dark in qatar and saudi arabia ...totally evil and so scary🤐 😟
@maratonlegendelenemirei3352
Жыл бұрын
Massive respect for sending the money to the guy who signed your paper work so that you could be free.
@ameliagarcia233
Жыл бұрын
Thank you also for paying back the salary of the other person who signed for your freedom!👏
@islamisthetruewaytogod6812
Жыл бұрын
Hello ! May Allah protect and guide you to his light and happiness in this life and the hereafter, God bless, Ameen. Excuse me for giving a little presentation of Islam, because it is very misunderstood nowadays, especially on those « Antichrist's » times, where media and politics are mixed to distort history and truth. And terrorists (puppets of the Antichrist) who misinterpret verses, out of ignorance and political motivations, and take them out of historical context (just like radical atheists do by the way), don't help either. Thank you very much for your time. Islam is an arabic word that means the Surrender to the One and Only God, our Creator, Protector, Provider, who gives us life and all that we have, we are safe and sound by his will and grace, we are His and to Him we return, and we have to thank him in this trial life by submitting to him by our free will, or later in the Day of judgment when it's too late to save our own skin. Islam was the original Religion descended to earth from heaven with Adam and Eve (peace and blessing be upon them) in the beginning of humanity. and was passed to people with the succession of the 124 000 prophets and 315 messengers of God to all nations and civilizations since, passing by Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ismaël, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, David, Solomon and Jesus (Peace and blessing be upon them) during the history of mankind, the last replaces and completes the previous, until the succession of the last messenger of God fourteen centuries ago, Muhammad (Peace and blessing be upon him) to complete the noble morals of all mankind, to bring humans and jinns out of darkness into light, and to purify people's religion and belief from corruption and polytheism, and return it to purity and true monotheism, like it was in the times of the prophets (Peace and blessing be upon them). Many Religions that we know nowadays, at their beginning were true and under Islam, initiated by one of the prophets of God, but their original teachings, history and scriptures have been corrupted over time with falsification and polytheism, or lost and replaced with false ones. That's why Islam is the only Religion accepted by God nowadays, which consists in bearing witness that there is no god besides Allah (God in Aramaic, the original language of Jesus and the Gospel), and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger, just like Jesus and Moses and others are His servants and messengers. Never a messenger of God said he was God or literally son of God, it was the people after him who changed the words of God and corrupted the Religion. God is unique and absolute, He does not need to have a family and sons or to associate anyone else with His kingdom, He can simply create whatever He wants, everything belongs to Him, and to Him everything will return. Allah said in Surah Al-Mu’minun : “God has never begotten a son, nor is there any god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what it has created, and some of them would have gained supremacy over others. Glory be to God, far beyond what they describe. The Knower of the hidden and the manifest. He is exalted, far above what they associate. (91-92 / Translated by ITANI). Allah means the one and only God, the God of all prophets and creatures, the creator of the universe and mankind, and the Master of the Day of judgment, where our destiny, Hell or Paradise, is decided based on our faith and deeds in this trial life, and above all, Allah's mercy. Allah said in Surah Al-Ikhlas : In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful. Say, “He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He begets not, nor was He begotten. And there is none comparable to Him.” (1-4 / Translated by ITANI). Allah said in Surah An-Nisa : O FOLLOWERS of the Gospel! Do not overstep the bounds [of truth] in your religious beliefs, and do not say of God anything but the truth. The Christ Jesus, son of Mary, was but God's Apostle - [the fulfilment of] His promise which He had conveyed unto Mary - and a soul created by Him. Believe, then, in God and His apostles, and do not say, "[God is] a trinity". Desist [from this assertion] for your own good. God is but One God; utterly remote is He, in His glory, from having a son: unto Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth; and none is as worthy of trust as God. Never did the Christ feel too proud to be God's servant, nor do the angels who are near unto Him. And those who feel too proud to serve Him and glory in their arrogance [should know that on Judgment Day] He will gather them all unto Himself: (171-172 / Translated by Muhammad Asad). Allah the Most Merciful said in Surah Ali-Imran : Behold, the only [true] religion in the sight of God is [man's] self-surrender unto Him; and those who were vouchsafed revelation aforetime took, out of mutual jealousy, to divergent views [on this point] only after knowledge [thereof] had come unto them. But as for him who denies the truth of God's messages - behold, God is swift in reckoning! Thus, [O Prophet,] if they argue with thee, say, "I have surrendered my whole being unto God, and [so have] all who follow me!" - and ask those who have been vouchsafed revelation aforetime, as well as all unlettered people, "Have you [too] surrendered yourselves unto Him?" And if they surrender themselves unto Him, they are on the right path; but if they turn away - behold, thy duty is no more than to deliver the message: for God sees all that is in [the hearts of] His creatures. Verily, as for those who deny the truth of God's messages, and slay the prophets against all right, and slay people who enjoin equity - announce unto them a grievous chastisement. It is they whose works shall come to nought both in this world and in the life to come; and they shall have none to succour them. (19-22 / Translated by Muhammad Asad).. Salam (Peace) -----------------
@GlenysHowland
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story fabulous Glenys
@lionheart.5983
4 ай бұрын
@@islamisthetruewaytogod6812 how is this relevant with the topic of the video?
@Guava-been
2 ай бұрын
My father was treated the same way working as an air traffic controller there in 81. Also escaped and didn’t go back even though we needed the money. We missed him so much: had to send cassettes of of talking to each other back and forth- took weeks to arrive. 😢❤
@catcoder12
10 ай бұрын
My dad is a software engineer, and once he had a project in his company for which he would have to go to Dubai. He turned down this opportunity and I was kind of surprised because the pay was much higher. Now I understand why he turned down the offer. He's very risk averse and probably did not want to live like that in such a country.
@Swiss-s4b
10 ай бұрын
It’s really good he trusted his Intuition 💟
@gladyskeizer3857
9 ай бұрын
Smart guy. I'm glad he didn't
@healingwithhanifa5984
7 ай бұрын
9😅know 7😮k79😢8😅😢9😅😮9😮977😊😮😅
@mayacardano9905
Жыл бұрын
You paid your workers salary that shows you are a man with integrity. Not that you had to. It’s just refreshing to see there are still people like you with integrity in this hungry and greedy world. Much love and respect to you. ❤
@islamisthetruewaytogod6812
Жыл бұрын
Hello ! May Allah protect and guide you to his light and happiness in this life and the hereafter, God bless, Ameen. Excuse me for giving a little presentation of Islam, because it is very misunderstood nowadays, especially on those « Antichrist's » times, where media and politics are mixed to distort history and truth. And terrorists (puppets of the Antichrist) who misinterpret verses, out of ignorance and political motivations, and take them out of historical context (just like radical atheists do by the way), don't help either. Thank you very much for your time. Islam is an arabic word that means the Surrender to the One and Only God, our Creator, Protector, Provider, who gives us life and all that we have, we are safe and sound by his will and grace, we are His and to Him we return, and we have to thank him in this trial life by submitting to him by our free will, or later in the Day of judgment when it's too late to save our own skin. Islam was the original Religion descended to earth from heaven with Adam and Eve (peace and blessing be upon them) in the beginning of humanity. and was passed to people with the succession of the 124 000 prophets and 315 messengers of God to all nations and civilizations since, passing by Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ismaël, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, David, Solomon and Jesus (Peace and blessing be upon them) during the history of mankind, the last replaces and completes the previous, until the succession of the last messenger of God fourteen centuries ago, Muhammad (Peace and blessing be upon him) to complete the noble morals of all mankind, to bring humans and jinns out of darkness into light, and to purify people's religion and belief from corruption and polytheism, and return it to purity and true monotheism, like it was in the times of the prophets (Peace and blessing be upon them). Many Religions that we know nowadays, at their beginning were true and under Islam, initiated by one of the prophets of God, but their original teachings, history and scriptures have been corrupted over time with falsification and polytheism, or lost and replaced with false ones. That's why Islam is the only Religion accepted by God nowadays, which consists in bearing witness that there is no god besides Allah (God in Aramaic, the original language of Jesus and the Gospel), and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger, just like Jesus and Moses and others are His servants and messengers. Never a messenger of God said he was God or literally son of God, it was the people after him who changed the words of God and corrupted the Religion. God is unique and absolute, He does not need to have a family and sons or to associate anyone else with His kingdom, He can simply create whatever He wants, everything belongs to Him, and to Him everything will return. Allah said in Surah Al-Mu’minun : “God has never begotten a son, nor is there any god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what it has created, and some of them would have gained supremacy over others. Glory be to God, far beyond what they describe. The Knower of the hidden and the manifest. He is exalted, far above what they associate. (91-92 / Translated by ITANI). Allah means the one and only God, the God of all prophets and creatures, the creator of the universe and mankind, and the Master of the Day of judgment, where our destiny, Hell or Paradise, is decided based on our faith and deeds in this trial life, and above all, Allah's mercy. Allah said in Surah Al-Ikhlas : In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful. Say, “He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He begets not, nor was He begotten. And there is none comparable to Him.” (1-4 / Translated by ITANI). Allah said in Surah An-Nisa : O FOLLOWERS of the Gospel! Do not overstep the bounds [of truth] in your religious beliefs, and do not say of God anything but the truth. The Christ Jesus, son of Mary, was but God's Apostle - [the fulfilment of] His promise which He had conveyed unto Mary - and a soul created by Him. Believe, then, in God and His apostles, and do not say, "[God is] a trinity". Desist [from this assertion] for your own good. God is but One God; utterly remote is He, in His glory, from having a son: unto Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth; and none is as worthy of trust as God. Never did the Christ feel too proud to be God's servant, nor do the angels who are near unto Him. And those who feel too proud to serve Him and glory in their arrogance [should know that on Judgment Day] He will gather them all unto Himself: (171-172 / Translated by Muhammad Asad). Allah the Most Merciful said in Surah Ali-Imran : Behold, the only [true] religion in the sight of God is [man's] self-surrender unto Him; and those who were vouchsafed revelation aforetime took, out of mutual jealousy, to divergent views [on this point] only after knowledge [thereof] had come unto them. But as for him who denies the truth of God's messages - behold, God is swift in reckoning! Thus, [O Prophet,] if they argue with thee, say, "I have surrendered my whole being unto God, and [so have] all who follow me!" - and ask those who have been vouchsafed revelation aforetime, as well as all unlettered people, "Have you [too] surrendered yourselves unto Him?" And if they surrender themselves unto Him, they are on the right path; but if they turn away - behold, thy duty is no more than to deliver the message: for God sees all that is in [the hearts of] His creatures. Verily, as for those who deny the truth of God's messages, and slay the prophets against all right, and slay people who enjoin equity - announce unto them a grievous chastisement. It is they whose works shall come to nought both in this world and in the life to come; and they shall have none to succour them. (19-22 / Translated by Muhammad Asad).. Salam (Peace) -----------------
@alexis-awordinseason2039
Жыл бұрын
What shall a man give if he gains the whole world in exchange for his soul. All that glitters surely is not gold. Hope you find Jesus He will give you a brand new life. Thanks for sharing.
@ShellyJellyUpYours007
Жыл бұрын
@@islamisthetruewaytogod6812 thank you very much for that may u be blessed as well
@rakshamoodley6410
Жыл бұрын
@@islamisthetruewaytogod6812 please can you enlighten us as to how this is relevant to this video. In no way have you touched about the way Dubai treats employees from other countries, yet you speak about Islam being the way. That is the exact reason why Dubai is in such darkness and the evil they commit towards foreign citizens. Maybe Dubai should start employing their own citizens and let's see how they treat them. NOT ALL OF US WANT TO WORSHIP ISLAM. Thank you very much.. To me JESUS CHRIST IS LORD AND SAVIOUR..WHO CAME TO SET THE SINNERS FREE.. THE BIBLE SAYS THAT HE IS THE THE SON OF GOD, AND YOU NEED YO HAVE A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM. FYI. JESUS WASN'T A PROPHET.
@alicepietersen5990
Жыл бұрын
@@islamisthetruewaytogod6812 be
@bonnyfernandes8471
5 ай бұрын
you hit the nail straight on the head everthing you say is true I am now 68 years twenty years i was in the gulf finally Jesus liberated me I am enjoying my life at its fullest
@genacook9309
2 ай бұрын
Praise God for you. I was preparing to visit next year BUT now I’m good. Ty for sharing and God bless you🙏🏽
@nsimentasandra3948
Жыл бұрын
I worked in UAE for two years 😞 but all I can say is that I was very depressed, stress and panic attacks 😩I can't go back there
@sandramirekuayim1161
Жыл бұрын
Hmm it's not easy oo, my dear.... I can't wait to go back home
@iradutta7979
Жыл бұрын
Soo sad
@hammerradiology1470
Жыл бұрын
I hope you're in a better place in your life 💛
@nsimentasandra3948
Жыл бұрын
@@hammerradiology1470 am now home
@EdeGful
Жыл бұрын
So sad to hear about their policies and salary rate...Thanks for the information we get from real people.
@Travel_With_Me-gr5ur
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for throwing light on the dark side of Dubai. I was about to leave my country and search for jobs there. You have opened my eyes..By watching videos about Dubai, I used to feel so intrigued by the country's tremendous growth but now I will never ever think of moving to Dubai.
@melissablueswomanhensley634
5 ай бұрын
Good for you! I thank God for brave people shining truth and light on the darkness in this world and allowing this message to find you before you made a terrible mistake! God bless you and your journey.
@Glotzboje
5 ай бұрын
@@melissablueswomanhensley634Amen!!!!
@felominaokdal9995
5 ай бұрын
Good thoughts
@SanyYugo2020
4 ай бұрын
My friend, this is also happening in NYC in hotels. What he was going through, I see every day in the hotel I work in. Maybe they are doing this to hotel workers. We have an internship in our hotel from Europe they using them to work for 16 hours a day, and this us happening for the last 6 years constantly
@Travel_With_Me-gr5ur
4 ай бұрын
@@SanyYugo2020 I feel really sad for you guys.. I wish you guys switch fields or do something that doesnt strain the life out of you. If you ever get such opportunity, just dont think twice. God bless.
@kali478
Жыл бұрын
I lived there in the 90s and what you say is accurate. The construction industry would force workers to labour out in +40 degree Celsius heat. The level of abuse and cruelty is similar to the days of Deep South slavery. Also, small Indian boys taken from their homes used as camel racing jockeys with no protection from sexual predators. The list goes on and on. If we really care about our fellow human beings and not just having a good time in the sun and sea, we must look beyond the façade. It’s devastating to me that human trafficking and slavery is global now, and not even hiding in plain sight. They don’t need to - the privileged wear blinkers. Thank you for your post. I appreciate you.
@이지민-j5w
Жыл бұрын
Sweetheart even since back in the days, slavery has always been global. If we actually look at human history, our timeline will be seen as the odds ones, bc its only in the enlightenment age did people sees the bad in things like slavery and overworking ur employees. sad stufff, people fought to keep the status quo, and now they seem to just distract the masses and continue like nothing is happening
@kali478
Жыл бұрын
@@이지민-j5w Yes, sadly slavery is as old as humanity itself, and we not only enslave humans, we do it to animals too. I think what's shocking is that today, it seems to be on a global, widespread level, and the eyes of the privileged, entitled and prosperous simply look away, or indeed, are involved in perpetrating it.
@roystonmarshall5027
Жыл бұрын
Muslims are the worst,..a shame you did not talk about there being no religious freedom
@allenmcdaniel1470
Жыл бұрын
RIGHT ON!!! DON'T GO and DEON'T SUPPORT this LIE in the DESERT. It's a FAKE PARADISE, not a TRUE ONE of the Soul.
@joelc9439
Жыл бұрын
Even many UAE/Gulf locals want to leave the region.. A few years ago some, UAE princesses were kidnapped after they tried to leave..
@jayaramng8279
Ай бұрын
I worked for Unilever in Dubai...it was the same, except I was staying in a shared accommodation myself. It was 7 days a week, more than 10 hours a day...I quit in 6 months and came back to India...It was more than 30 years back. I lived as an average incomed Indian, but is happy that I didn't sell my life in Dubai to have serious health problems in the old age..You can make money in UAE, but you don't have Life there, especially if you are a cultured person, who loves art, literature , music etc.
@dahliacohen7909
Жыл бұрын
They took advantage of your work ethics and morals. It was very moving when you said you paid your colleague’s wages after they had relinquished a month’s pay from him. Withholding someone’s passport is a criminal offence. I don’t understand how Dubai can get away with this. Thank you for sharing your incredible story and strength.
@fishmud3264
Жыл бұрын
Maybe money will make you understand
@williamgray9692
Жыл бұрын
it’s a criminal offense here. that’s not how it works in dubai
@sgtm7
Жыл бұрын
Yes. It is a criminal offense in the UAE. If they had been reported, they would have got in trouble with the law/government. The problem is too many newcomers don't know their rights under the employment laws of the UAE.
@DaddyNoNotThereIAmTheRapeBaby
Жыл бұрын
@@sgtm7 its not tho its called capital control or something like that. People can even be arrested for "slander" for reporting their rich employers for withholding wages. My mate lives over there says it happens alot particularly to south asian and African employees. As far as dubai is concerned there's a pecking order with regard to race
@DaddyNoNotThereIAmTheRapeBaby
Жыл бұрын
@@sgtm7 technically they have to pay you when u leave but many don't and the ones who do will long you out for months even years
@AudreyLCD
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your brave & honest video shedding light on the systemic abuse of imported workers. I spent a year working in Saudi & the employer kept my passport too. Can’t express how much relief I felt to get my passport back & fly out of there for good. The amount of abuse I witnessed was traumatic.
@SarahBourne-w2b
4 ай бұрын
No country have the right to seize your passport unless you have committed a crime .
@user-nv8wb8nw8x
4 ай бұрын
😮😢 my god
@Justicia007
4 ай бұрын
This is so terrible but I'm really glad I watched this video. Really opened my eyes to what's going on all over the world with workers. It's no different than being a prisoner. Thanks for being so brave to speak up!
@evet8285
4 ай бұрын
I have been in dubai for 12 years and all this stories are strange to my ears. No one has confiscated my passport I always have it and can travel on request. Wao just wao I have never heard of this kind of stories here
@Pepe-mp7ul
4 ай бұрын
That have changed now
@rebeccaprocknow8661
Жыл бұрын
I’m sorry you went through this but I feel like Hilton is to blame. That’s their HR department. They need to be held accountable for that. Holding your passport? Holding coworkers money if you don’t return with your passport? That’s weird! Hilton needed to clean house and get rid of the HR department.
@kateorwell7203
Жыл бұрын
A stipulation of the Hilton operating in Dubai would be that locals run the PR department under Dubai rules. Hiltom should have the ethical character to pull out of Dubai, but, the rich love money above all. I put the blame on Hilton for allowing abuse of staff. Same in Asian countries as well with staff not treated properly.
@Noah1976-c1u
Жыл бұрын
I personally think he's lying.
@Pixiedoodle
Жыл бұрын
Considering the Hilton family are part of the satanic bloodlines, it's no surprise
@merryfergie
Жыл бұрын
Or, perhaps hilton doesn't belong in Dubai.
@Muzika.Ot.Maria.Hiteva
Жыл бұрын
@@Noah1976-c1uNo, dear, he doesn’t. That’s how things are in the Arab world. I have worked in Damascus, Syria years ago. They took my Bulgarian passport. I played music there in one of the biggest and fanciest hotels. My status was such that I was treated well, but had a lot of control on my private life - was I seeing men, was I talking to them. Crazy but true!
@bridgettkariuki9056
11 күн бұрын
I am glad i stumbled over this video. My nephew is in Dubai right now and he is in depression. He has only been there for three months. We are convincing him to resign and go back home. Sometimes he doesn't go to work and just stays in the room. Gets One day off after working two weeks. He studied hospitality but doing something totally different job in Dubai. Dubai with its glamour is horrible!! I hope and pray that he gets to go back home. This is a great video. The answer I was looking for was right when you said," from hotel to the rooms and nothing to do was depressing." I now know what is depressing my nephew.
@Trypyyyy
Жыл бұрын
I hope this goes viral and you get compensated. I was traumatised by Hilton and I left hospitality for that reason too.
@Geeman782
Жыл бұрын
The arab dont compensate they kill or abuse you .it's sad to say but that is happening to foreign nationalities in middleeast
@dollyhanderson1987
Жыл бұрын
I now have a trauma
@richardmichael1445
Жыл бұрын
I had a Thai friend from a village who went to work in Dubai building. Treated dreadfully in prison like accommodation. Fleeced his wages with hidden costs once he arrived. Once ge got back he was none the richer in any way. In fact I and a few others paid his ticket home. Great film. Needs to be said.
@menchiemendola6960
10 ай бұрын
Everything is just a show off..
@christinemacleod2725
4 ай бұрын
I lived in Dubai for 4 years, during the same time you were there, and it is very challenging. I consider the taxi drivers and construction workers and others heroes. They are giving up their lives for their families back home. It is heartbreaking. As a Westerner I was okay but life was competitive and hard. Senior professionals do very well, as do ex flight attendants, lol, who become personal assistants and executive assistants. The world needs to change and Dubai has a lot to make up for. Thanks very much for this video. It brought back a lot of memories. Everything you say is real.
@LevisH21
4 ай бұрын
Dubai has slavery for Asians immigrants. Western Europe has slavery for Western people. paying taxes to the government so that the government can give welfare benefits to immigrants and so called "refugees". the amount of mass migration and change in demographics in UK, Sweden, Germany, France is extremely disturbing. and hwi draconian anti free speech laws have been implemented. or how Jihad is normal now in the West. London looks like Somalia and Irak. not European anymore.
@missc-hm2hh
3 ай бұрын
Some of the people in the world needs to change not the world the world is a great place some of the well off Treat others how you would like to be treated
@mubarikidrees
Күн бұрын
I am a doctor working in dubai since 2016, I Am paid good, no body ever asked me for my passport, I work for fixed 8 hours a day, every hour I work extra I get paid extra! I literally go on leave whenever I feel like! moving to dubai has been the best decision of my life!
@wilsonrobliado4284
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your revelation about the modern day slavery in Dubai and I believe that many remains the silent victims of it until now. Thank you for desemenating awareness to people.
@MayaMaya-kr6qp
Жыл бұрын
Facts
@jasliyuan
Жыл бұрын
Keep Whining 👎🏼
@arthurcasagrande4411
Жыл бұрын
*Long Story Warning* Wow, just last year (2021) I also went to Dubai to work at a hotel. Upon my arrival, I noticed that Dubai was not all that, and I'm not even talking about the bling/luxurious culture, but I remember coming out of the plane and feeling a weird sensation about the workers in that airport. I also found it to be very disorganized in trying to obtain information, something I would not have expected when traveling to such a "developed" country. Seeing so many workers whose job was to simply push people's luggage, as soon as I stepped out of the plane, already triggered a warning inside of me. When I arrived at my accommodation (via taxi) I was told I was gonna be welcomed by the supervisor of the place to pay for my ride, which did not happen. Moreover, the security/receptionist working at the hotel's accommodation barely spoke any English, which made me feel even less welcomed. I was directed to a room and tried to go sleep since it was a long flight. On the next day, I spent the whole day in my bedroom alone (isolating myself due to covid). I was not sure if I could leave the premises or not, or if I had to report anywhere or where I could go eat something... I was also unsure whether to just leave the room because I was not given a key for it, but by night time I was so hungry that I had to leave and go find somewhere to eat. The following day I was finally given a brief tour of the building by the supervisor after having to essentially ask for it, I also received a message from the HR office saying that I could start on that day and that I was not required to isolate for 3 days anymore (as I had been told a few days prior to my departure). Luckily I decided to start the next day because on that day, I read something on my contract that had not been explained to me correctly by the agency that arranged the job. That triggered another warning inside of me. This same day, I decided to explore a bit of the city to get a feel for it, and I did not expect to see thousands of immigrants who looked like they were not happy to be there. It was evident to me, while traveling on the subway, that some people were exhausted. Moreover, I was shocked to not see any of the migrant workers "enjoying life", I only saw tourists and locals in the cafes/restaurants/stores at the mall, the rest (and also the majority) of the population was either too tired to be enjoying, too busy or just simply didn't have the money. I've been to places in Central and South America with much fewer resources available and had not felt that same energy of "labor" (it is hard to describe, but definitely noticeable). The next day, I had to figure out by myself how to get to the Hotel, because the accommodation was far away from there (You would think I was told by the supervisor on my tour, but I was not). I found the white van and got in. The drive in the morning took about 45 minutes, simply because of traffic. I get to the hotel and go straight to HR. As soon as I walked in there was barely a "Hello, nice to meet you, how are you?"... I was told to grab a seat while the HR person grabbed the package of documents. Before I signed anything, I decided to ask for clarification on the portion of the contract that I had come across the previous day. I explained to them that the agency told me that had I worked for 3 months, I would not have to pay a fee, but the HR person informed me that was not correct. The HR people explicitly told me that I had to pay a fine (if I quit any time before 1 year) to cover the costs of the visa. When I heard that, I got scared because I knew that was not something that was allowed (to ask an employee to cover the costs of visa/recruitment), and I left that day without signing any papers because I was not 100% sure what I was getting myself into. Also, during that meeting, they tried to manipulate me into signing the papers by saying that I had already spent money to come there, and I traveled so far, and so on...Something that did not work for me because again, I had my mind made up. When I got back to the accommodation, the room I was in had been locked, with my stuff inside and I did not have keys to it. So I had to go to the lobby and speak to one of the guards there to open it for me, but I was told that I was gonna be moved to another room. I think that locking my stuff in there was their way to tell me to go speak with them, rather than simply asking me. The guard then took me to another room, which did not seem like I was planned to be in because it had just a mattress, no pillows, and no blankets...I went back to him to ask about where could I get some pillows and he didn't know either. I had to ask to use the ones from the previous room I was in and then I was put in another room (from that same apartment). In that room, was located the only shower of the apartment where I and at the time 3 other people were living in, but I am sure that was due to covid since the place had space for 2 additional beds - and I bet that there would be a total of 6 people in an apartment during normal times. I did not stay, I resigned without even starting. And the "funniest" part was that I was never told by the agency or the company that I had to cancel my visa. Yes, I had communicated the HR and also the agency about my decision to leave 1 week and a few days prior to my departure from the UAE. When I tried to leave, I was held back at the airport because my visa had not been canceled. The officer there was nice enough to let me try to get in touch with HR and cancel it, which did end up happening a couple of hours before my flight. I would have never thought that trying to go back home would make me feel like a criminal. I can only imagine what the workers who end up giving their passports go through. I realized that if I was going to give up a whole year of my life working 6 days a week, barely making any money, I was better off staying at home. I thought it would have been a good experience to at least do it while I am young and possibly consider it as a career path, however, I never felt so unwelcomed...Especially considering it was a hotel, a place where people deal with people all the time.
@Mogamishu
Жыл бұрын
I read your whole story. Thanks for sharing. Gave your comment a like too. Good to hear you used your intuition and left before starting that job. I predict it would have been the worst year of your life.
@marionjacques2129
Жыл бұрын
Good on you for taking a bold decision like that even before your career took off. I'm sure you are blessed with a greater peace of mind in your present job. All the best 👍
@arthurcasagrande4411
Жыл бұрын
@@Mogamishu Thank you very much! I appreciate you taking the time to do that. I believe that the moral of my story is to always trust your inner self... I hope that people who read this and watch Gabi's video can can avoid being manipulated into a variety of abusive/precarious situations.
@arthurcasagrande4411
Жыл бұрын
@@marionjacques2129 Thank you for your comment ! At first I felt conflicted...Part of me felt embarrassed, but with time I realized that the challenge was not worth my peace of mind. I am so grateful that I chose to put myself, being a more timid person, it was a very hard thing for me to do. I also learned much more about myself, that I am capable of making my own choices. Every fall has the potential for a subsequent rise!
@pamg8954
Жыл бұрын
OMG..thank God you got out!! Wow scary shit going on there!!
@dahliagahaton7206
9 ай бұрын
Yes Sir, you are absolutely right about Dubai.. I worked in Dubai for 11 yrs, and it was not a paradise. What we see in the facade of Dubai, is just a SHOW. But, behind the scene their economy is actually suffering. And they took advantage of poor Expats like me 🇵🇭.
@julia0917
9 ай бұрын
He should absolutely blame HILTON ... they were his employer! They know what's going on and they still let it go on!
@scrubvision5652
9 ай бұрын
you didnt know the phrase all that glitter is not gold 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@zeeshanhabib3999
8 ай бұрын
Economy is suffering? Lol there the number 1 tourist destination in the world. I assure you there economy is deffo not struggling 😂😂😂😂😂
@scrubvision5652
8 ай бұрын
@zeeshanhabib3999 tourism is booming but investment is not the same as before
@haa8793
8 ай бұрын
@@zeeshanhabib3999jelous indeed you nailed it brah all this buildings the tourism all nothing 😂😂😂
@otrsurvival6908
17 күн бұрын
WoW! Your video has made me extremely grateful. I have had good jobs and bad jobs, but i have never faced anything like that. I was actually watching videos about Dubai because i was thinking of going next year for my channel. After watching your video, I think it would be very hard for me to not feel bad for the staff wherever I stay.
@ibbyiyama7030
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your exposure.... you can't imagine how many people you've saved and will continue to save.
@moirahill6397
10 ай бұрын
Everything I've heard about Dubai scares the heck out of me. I wouldn't go if someone gave me a million dollars. I believe, it shall one day return to the dust from which it rose. My thoughts are with the people who are treated as slaves there. 😢
@PauloGaetathe_original
9 ай бұрын
I think that you are exaggerating your fears. There's no issue in visiting Dubai as a tourist for a few days or weeks. It's just like any other overpriced tourist trap. But they will treat you as a tourist, believe me.
@Accuratetranslationservices
9 ай бұрын
I would definitely go if someone gave me a million dollars
@dsalverda2697
9 ай бұрын
Its a good thing that you share your story, also to warn people.
@sTraYa249
9 ай бұрын
@@PauloGaetathe_originalno, it is truth. Too many undercover expose of what these people do to others
@sTraYa249
9 ай бұрын
@@PauloGaetathe_originalso, you don't consider the abysmal treatment of their slave market. A tourist is TOTALLY different to a poor person who goes to work there, but treated with inhumanity
@chrismills3435
10 ай бұрын
I was 14 years in Dubai, every word you said is 100% true. Personally, I held my passport but saw those around, especially poor Asian people suffering and all the stories you hear about the truth of Dubai are really true. Very happy to have left and now the closest I will go is airport transfer. It's a city doomed to fail, maybe not in the near future but one day the shine will wear off.
@GlobeKrusha
8 ай бұрын
ChrisMills So was I, '96
@AmeBibabi1
4 ай бұрын
Woow this is extreme 😢 thanks for letting us know❤❤ happy you were able to leave . Awesomely done!❤
@Ari-lu5ve
8 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you for sharing brother. I lived in Kuwait and the security guard at my apartment said the company will not give him his passport back so he cannot see his family. It's literally modern slavery and its such a shame.
@DeLoxley86
7 ай бұрын
I lived in Malaysia for 2 years and the security guard from Nepal at my building, who I became good friends with, said the exact same thing.
@teamhop
7 ай бұрын
Hey I’ve got some really great news to share with you, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on a cross and resurrected on the third day so you may all have eternal life. If you believe and repent of your sins and put your faith and trust in Him as you would a parachute jumping off a plane at 25000 feet up in the air, He will give you eternal life in heaven as a free gift and I promise you, He will change your life forever as He did mine. He is the ONLY way to heaven and He loves you all. Please think deeply about this with urgency because this is your eternal life and soul, you don’t know when you could die, meaning you could die at any moment, so please consider this with all your heart. If anyone tells you that Jesus isn’t the only way, they are lying to you and they don’t care about your future
@tosanmejebi158
6 ай бұрын
Wow sad
@pamelahunter8659
5 ай бұрын
You don’t have to wear chains to be treated like a slave. Brave video. Thank you.
@cutesmile5488
Жыл бұрын
😞I am 21 and your story is relatable with me I just returned from Dubai 14days ago. They treat us as animal although they fined me 4000diram until I pay I won’t get passport on that time I was admitted to hospital due to work of 15hrs.😢 I am happy that I have returned home Nepal
@ridewithgabi
Жыл бұрын
I wish you the best bro 🙏🏻🙏🏻
@esthervanda7401
Жыл бұрын
Stay focused, you will succeed
@MotoSpy07
Жыл бұрын
Earn less but work in your own country bro.
@Isochest
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear of people exploited by what is a system of slavery. If you have to work abroad find somewhere decent. Otherwise walk away from the Arab countries.
@burhankhan3963
Жыл бұрын
Better you went home. Your not a slave. They employer in dubai are worse than devil.
@Klacto1
2 ай бұрын
Thanks soooo much for your story…everything about it puts Dubai in true perspective for me…i.e. all of it’s phenomenal growth over the years makes sense on the backs of people coming to work there from less fortunate countries…thanks for sharing and enlightening the world further about what goes on in and around the Middle East.
@marythomas5358
5 ай бұрын
Bravo for sounding the alarm and warning others about the lies, the slavery, and the dispicable abuse.
@heavenlymilano
Жыл бұрын
I worked in the UAE for 7 years (2002-2009) as a university professor. I received a generous salary and they did not keep our passports. My overall personal experience is positive. Having said that I was aware that lower paying positions were almost slavery. Their living conditions were horrible. Gabi's experience closely aligns with my own observations. Expats in higher positions enjoyed perks of living in Dubai while people in lower positions were basically trapped. The Emirati perspective often revolves around the belief that they are providing Indian construction workers and Filipino sales staff with opportunities that exceed what they could earn in their home countries. They believe they are doing workers from poor countries a favor by providing employment to support their families back home. This perspective serves as a justification for the terrible working and living conditions, with the rationale that these workers wouldn't even have access to such conditions in their countries of origin. Based on Gabi's account, it appears that conditions have not seen any improvement; rather, they have regrettably deteriorated.
@CripplingDuality
Жыл бұрын
Yep the Gulf at large thrives on this myth.
@heavenlymilano
Жыл бұрын
Which part is a myth? I am being honest.@@CripplingDuality
@johndoughcrypto9688
Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed reading your reply @hevenlymilano; the hardest thing about reading what your describing, and believing it in my heart is that it sounds right regarding how it is very likely folds stronger than those countries local economies. I think a good question in response to your great point, do we view this as a nation offering opportunities to other nations...mixed with either/either-not it is promoting and furthering a % growth in persons of origin country going into or being affected by Dubai importing workers. Its complicated seemingly
@janusconner3710
11 ай бұрын
No excuses. No expat explanation. Bondage is the word and it is DISGUSTING (if it ain't consensual) Fuck the UAE, Dubai specifically. Phillistines!!!!😮
@banestock
11 ай бұрын
The Emiratis are a bunch of entitled lazy arrogant ignorant inbreed morons. The only reason their country functions is because of those poor ppl they exploit! But the times are changing now and they are going to have to start working themselves and then we shall see who serves who..
@WeareCreatingMemories
10 ай бұрын
1000% agree with every single thing you’ve said. My hubby worked for fitness first in festival city and was brought over on the idea that he would be paid well and have a great life, were in actual fact he earned £600 a month for 12 hours a day 6 days a week. He also lived in a 2 bed apt with 6 men ! It was dirty and disgusting!! They took his passport and moved him to sharjah to live and commute into the city. When he told them he was leaving, they took two wks to return his passport and in the time being he wasn’t allowed on the staff bus or allowed in the gym. He had to stay in sharjah with everyone he knew in the country going into Dubai for work all day. He finally came home to Ireland, looking homeless and depressed ! It was a horrible experience. I also used to work for emirates as crew. They definitely look after their staff but I have witnessed first hand how migrants from the likes of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines etc are basically treated like rats !! It’s so sad to witness ! We were told not to give the security staff on our buildings food or gifts ! Such a horrible rule considering they were paid £400 a month for 7 days a wk, 12 hours a day. They worked on 3 month rotations around the crew buildings, alternating from night shift for 3 months, to day shift in a different building for 3 months. Dubai is FAKE !!! The rich get richer and the poor stay poor !!
@harvey2609
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story. I have no desire to vacation in these abusive countries.
@Rose-zn2kr
7 ай бұрын
It's a shame that modern slavery still exists. I watched the building of the airport of Dubai, and I was quite shocked at how they treated people . The lower class were really abused, and the fear you could see. If you fear, you make mistakes, and it's always one person who has the responsibility, which I just heard him say. Now that's an eye-opener. 😮 the people live the life of luxury, and there was one part of how these guys lived when they got home.. They worked there 12 hour shift came home to what is called home, lived like rats and there places didn't seem to get cleaned and I would say men do not care, they ate they bathed and they slept. And did all over again.
@UCDAT
3 ай бұрын
I can feel because same thing happened with me in school Very sad 11:11
@UCDAT
3 ай бұрын
😅 12:22
@39madhurie
Жыл бұрын
I m from India many ppl from our country go to middle East and Arab countries Dubai to work, as a child i always used to think how lucky they are to travel out of country seeing different life never knew the reality thank you for sharing your experience honestly....it's nice of you that you thought about your coworker and gave him a month salary....hope people understand and avoid getting trapped
@Sam-xm9sr
Жыл бұрын
The same happened to me. I was also very young straight from university. I worked for three years and refused to continue and returned back to my Country. I couldn’t allow evil to take hold of my life. As a young man when I left in tears, I thought my dreams were shattered But God took hold of me. Today for the past 23 years I am successful and a citizen of UK settled with family and young teenage boys.This is done under the Knowledge of the Rulers who are the Government . So evil and so ungodly way to enslave the vulnerable.Never trust or work for any employer who holds your passport. This is done inorder to restrict your freedom and is complete violation of human rights.
@lyn93yo
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story, and I’m so glad you have a beautiful life now
@johndee7643
Жыл бұрын
Why u stay 3 yer if was so bad 😂
@Sam-xm9sr
Жыл бұрын
@@johndee7643 I’d leave u to ponder and meditate on all possibilities. Don’t give too much stress to your pea brain it might explode or you may have nervous break down..
@Sam-xm9sr
Жыл бұрын
@@lyn93yo 🙏
@michelleantonette9345
Жыл бұрын
@@Sam-xm9sr I don't see his comment! Lol apparently he didn't like the Pea Brain comment, a thumbs up for that comment, I Apparently.... he knew he was being an Idiot! Now he's humiliated.
@waelwael2175
Жыл бұрын
I feel you. I worked in Dubai for 10 years. And what you said is101% true. I stayed in Dubai for 10 years because I have family to feed back in my country. I got fed up! And I decided to leaved Dubai for good.
@annstar4306
Жыл бұрын
WELL DONE !!!!
@alphachief6085
Жыл бұрын
are you Tunisian ?
@Yanil730
Жыл бұрын
So sad it's like slavery... Prayers to anyone having to go through that and Hope someone fights for your rights to be free & respected
@sidneyk7771
Жыл бұрын
Please continue to fight for your soul & live your best life. I send all my love!
@Yanil730
Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏🙏
@RiannaRichardsOfficial
3 ай бұрын
😱😱😱Thank you so much for sharing your work experiences in Dubai. It will help others tremendously.
@geoffreythomas2938
7 ай бұрын
You are very brave to share your story. The comments section is a reminder the internet has a reptation of going viral. Your story goes all over the world. I see there is support and recommendation's. Keep up the good work.
@rogersimpson2329
Жыл бұрын
In case this hasn’t been mentioned before - DO NOT go back. Those people are petty & ruthless and you WILL be punished for this. If their princesses aren’t safe then what hope do you have Gabi?
@bornstrong2227
Жыл бұрын
It’s all over internet,he is not the first
@islamisthetruewaytogod6812
Жыл бұрын
Hello ! May Allah protect and guide you to his light and happiness in this life and the hereafter, God bless, Ameen. Excuse me for giving a little presentation of Islam, because it is very misunderstood nowadays, especially on those « Antichrist's » times, where media and politics are mixed to distort history and truth. And terrorists (puppets of the Antichrist) who misinterpret verses, out of ignorance and political motivations, and take them out of historical context (just like radical atheists do by the way), don't help either. Thank you very much for your time. Islam is an arabic word that means the Surrender to the One and Only God, our Creator, Protector, Provider, who gives us life and all that we have, we are safe and sound by his will and grace, we are His and to Him we return, and we have to thank him in this trial life by submitting to him by our free will, or later in the Day of judgment when it's too late to save our own skin. Islam was the original Religion descended to earth from heaven with Adam and Eve (peace and blessing be upon them) in the beginning of humanity. and was passed to people with the succession of the 124 000 prophets and 315 messengers of God to all nations and civilizations since, passing by Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ismaël, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, David, Solomon and Jesus (Peace and blessing be upon them) during the history of mankind, the last replaces and completes the previous, until the succession of the last messenger of God fourteen centuries ago, Muhammad (Peace and blessing be upon him) to complete the noble morals of all mankind, to bring humans and jinns out of darkness into light, and to purify people's religion and belief from corruption and polytheism, and return it to purity and true monotheism, like it was in the times of the prophets (Peace and blessing be upon them). Many Religions that we know nowadays, at their beginning were true and under Islam, initiated by one of the prophets of God, but their original teachings, history and scriptures have been corrupted over time with falsification and polytheism, or lost and replaced with false ones. That's why Islam is the only Religion accepted by God nowadays, which consists in bearing witness that there is no god besides Allah (God in Aramaic, the original language of Jesus and the Gospel), and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger, just like Jesus and Moses and others are His servants and messengers. Never a messenger of God said he was God or literally son of God, it was the people after him who changed the words of God and corrupted the Religion. God is unique and absolute, He does not need to have a family and sons or to associate anyone else with His kingdom, He can simply create whatever He wants, everything belongs to Him, and to Him everything will return. Allah said in Surah Al-Mu’minun : “God has never begotten a son, nor is there any god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what it has created, and some of them would have gained supremacy over others. Glory be to God, far beyond what they describe. The Knower of the hidden and the manifest. He is exalted, far above what they associate. (91-92 / Translated by ITANI). Allah means the one and only God, the God of all prophets and creatures, the creator of the universe and mankind, and the Master of the Day of judgment, where our destiny, Hell or Paradise, is decided based on our faith and deeds in this trial life, and above all, Allah's mercy. Allah said in Surah Al-Ikhlas : In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful. Say, “He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He begets not, nor was He begotten. And there is none comparable to Him.” (1-4 / Translated by ITANI). Allah said in Surah An-Nisa : O FOLLOWERS of the Gospel! Do not overstep the bounds [of truth] in your religious beliefs, and do not say of God anything but the truth. The Christ Jesus, son of Mary, was but God's Apostle - [the fulfilment of] His promise which He had conveyed unto Mary - and a soul created by Him. Believe, then, in God and His apostles, and do not say, "[God is] a trinity". Desist [from this assertion] for your own good. God is but One God; utterly remote is He, in His glory, from having a son: unto Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth; and none is as worthy of trust as God. Never did the Christ feel too proud to be God's servant, nor do the angels who are near unto Him. And those who feel too proud to serve Him and glory in their arrogance [should know that on Judgment Day] He will gather them all unto Himself: (171-172 / Translated by Muhammad Asad). Allah the Most Merciful said in Surah Ali-Imran : Behold, the only [true] religion in the sight of God is [man's] self-surrender unto Him; and those who were vouchsafed revelation aforetime took, out of mutual jealousy, to divergent views [on this point] only after knowledge [thereof] had come unto them. But as for him who denies the truth of God's messages - behold, God is swift in reckoning! Thus, [O Prophet,] if they argue with thee, say, "I have surrendered my whole being unto God, and [so have] all who follow me!" - and ask those who have been vouchsafed revelation aforetime, as well as all unlettered people, "Have you [too] surrendered yourselves unto Him?" And if they surrender themselves unto Him, they are on the right path; but if they turn away - behold, thy duty is no more than to deliver the message: for God sees all that is in [the hearts of] His creatures. Verily, as for those who deny the truth of God's messages, and slay the prophets against all right, and slay people who enjoin equity - announce unto them a grievous chastisement. It is they whose works shall come to nought both in this world and in the life to come; and they shall have none to succour them. (19-22 / Translated by Muhammad Asad).. Salam (Peace) -----------------
@rosebellcarter2695
Жыл бұрын
Funny how this supposed to be a religious country.
@rogersimpson2329
Жыл бұрын
@@rosebellcarter2695As much as I hate all the exploitation I still have to say that Dubai is definitely not a "religious" country
@muhammadsuleman9328
Жыл бұрын
One day united Arab emaret will be sink in gulf 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
@mohameddev
10 ай бұрын
Wow, that video was an eye-opener! It's crazy how Dubai can seem so glamorous on the surface, but hearing about the real struggles people face there is truly heartbreaking. Thanks for sharing your honest experience, it's important for others to know the reality behind the glitz and glamour. Stay strong and keep spreading the truth!
@kristinamercado5737
8 күн бұрын
This is terrifying and I'm really glad you got out. Great video. I definitely will never be going to Dubai after going on a 2 hour KZitem tangent. Scary place.
@barryhall7018
10 ай бұрын
I am a Bahamian, love my country and our democracy wouldn't trade it for anywhere else in the world. It saddens me to hear stories like these, thank God one day it would be more. Joy comes in the morning ❤🙏
@jannifersophiajackson1815
Жыл бұрын
I know of an American husband & wife that went hiking off the grid in Dubai. The woman was raped by 5 men! When the couple called the police, they arrested the wife for committing ADULTERY!!! Her husband was allowed to leave the country, so he did & worked hard to free his wife. They found the rapists, but they were all releases without punishment. I said then, “ I will never go to a country where women have NO RIGHTS!!! God will surely punish the rulers that are treating his people so inhumane! God bless you Sir.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@javeedsultan8484
Жыл бұрын
6 million Jews were hoping the same thing ! Believers in God always have an excuse as to why God doesn't intervene when people are suffering
@moby999
Жыл бұрын
@@javeedsultan8484 The women has no value in muslim countries, that's the reality. The fact that the country is rich, doesn't change anything: the ignorance is as high as the amount resource.
@moby999
Жыл бұрын
The women has no value in muslim countries, that's the reality. The fact that the country is rich, doesn't change anything: the ignorance is as high as the amount resource.
@javeedsultan8484
Жыл бұрын
@@moby999 In all cultures women have always been second even third class citizens But that's religion for you. Created by man with mans views and prejudices Even in the west female's were treated the same, it's only in the last hundred years or so things have improved Has no one ever wondered why, if there is a God, why he hasn't appeared to the masses Also if you read what religion says about Satan and the signs to beware off You can apply them to every messenger from God regardless of which one From what I've witnessed these so called prophets from God have done more harm than good Yet there has only been one Devil, noone has ever gone to war in the name of the Devil Makes you wonder if we haven't been duped in to worshipping the wrong one
@sunshinef263y
Жыл бұрын
Why are there 4 replies but only one visible? KZitem wth is up with all this censoring? First it was the creators and your rules making a nonsense of their videos with all the words having to edited out or bleeped, such that one can't understand half of what is said. Now the algorithm is hiding replies? I bet most of them have nothing wrong with their comments but they re erroneously hidden, just like KZitem erroneously demonitized and flagged creator videos .
@LifeisEnergy2
8 ай бұрын
Hi Gabi, I know you said you have nothing against Hilton and that Hilton didn’t do anything… you worked for Hilton and Hilton owes you. so yes Hilton should take responsibility For what is happening to people in their franchise. Great meeting you and thanks for sharing this video. 🙏🏽💫
@Silvina46
5 ай бұрын
Absolutely, Hilton IS RESPONSIBLE 😠
@MariaNavarroEstright
5 ай бұрын
Paris, pay this man! Seriously!
@frankie5821
5 ай бұрын
Stupid person as illustrated by his deicison to go to Dubai in the first place lol.
@michaweir6146
5 ай бұрын
Shame on Hilton 😖
@MeherScholar
5 ай бұрын
I agree. Hilton needs to take responsibility.
@MalikaMehdid
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! This video is an eye opener, not so much for myself as I am aware of this other side of Dubai but for many naive people who are not able to see behind the glitter!
@LetsTravelThisYear
10 ай бұрын
How can you not blame Hilton partially for this? They are the ones that took your passport and it was their policy to get others to sign and be responsible.
@BOLLOCKS1968
10 ай бұрын
I was going to say the same thing ... they have to accept some of the responsibility for him basically being an indentured servant in the hotel.
@pejada
10 ай бұрын
Exactly! I wouldn't say partially. I am sure that Hilton is aware of all of this, but it's money they care the most, not people. Especially if the people are from countries that are mentioned in the video. What a world!
@shamimb1y
10 ай бұрын
The truth is, the policy isn't Hiltons! It a policy of all the newly developed Arab countries like qatar, uae, Bahrain, Kuwait and saudi arabia. They treat foreign Labourers like slaves
@chaseteter
10 ай бұрын
That’s a tough one. On one hand, it’s impossible to expect Hilton to come in and single-handedly upend the regional status quo by allowing immigrant workers to have rights. The push back would be much greater than anything they could muster. On the other hand, no one is forcing Hilton them to operate there.
@y09297
10 ай бұрын
We have to read between the lines, he needs to be diplomatic.
@mfonakpan6783
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for speaking up and standing for the TRUTH. Even if they banned you from going back there. God will give you wisdom on how to get a better business idea with another country 🙏
@ingridnh1
Жыл бұрын
Wow, I am shocked and saddened by what happened to you and what is continuing to go on in Dubai! Thank you Gabi for sharing your story, and shedding some light on what goes on behind the glamour and glitz. So glad you were able to leave, and change the trajectory of your life! The effects it had on you were profound so, never downplay them! If more people speak out about there own experiences, maybe this will cause their to be some changes. It’s just basic common decency, respect and humanity! ❤
@pattyannejacobs3415
4 ай бұрын
I'm so proud of you💯💜😀 I'm trying to leave Mexico. Been here since 2008. I pushing depression and all that comes with it to the side to make my way out back to my country the USA.
@chicagonorthcoast
Ай бұрын
Are you trapped there by economic circumstances, or something else? Do you have family in the U.S. who could help? Is there anyone up here you could contact to get assistance?
@hamodalbatal464
11 ай бұрын
I worked and lived in Dubai for so many years and I can attest that you’re 100% true on everything you have said.
@efhraimbatulan7049
Жыл бұрын
hello i am linda from the Philippines and I am so grateful that i was able to see and hear your vlog about Dubai. i felt a very intense pain in my heart upon discovering how poor people are being treated there. congratulations for being brave enough to share this dark side of this country and i hope you have shed light for those who are dreaming of working there. God Bless you and more power.
@marsal822
Жыл бұрын
Islam's never treat employees in honest way so why to go there?!
@chisle25
Жыл бұрын
Ciao Gabi, I am french so I have a European passeport just like yours. Our passports don't belong to us, they belong to our countries, (it is actually printed on our passports.) ONLY THEY CAN TAKE THEM AWAY FROM US. Now, I have never understood why our governments let this happen. Baci a te. Et bon courage! Gisèle
@zednevada7362
11 ай бұрын
They are private-for-profit corporations, not countries.
@richpiana6930
10 ай бұрын
You have a french passport, open your passport republic of France it says. No such thing as European passport, Europe is a continent, not a country. Have you ever heard of asian passport? 😂
@chisle25
10 ай бұрын
@@richpiana6930first of all I said our passports belong to our countries. Second, they're called european passports. They're all the same. The first line printed on the cover says European Union in the holder's language. When the UK left the EU they had to change theirs. They were not allowed to used the EU ones anymore. I've had mine for decades, I'm 60 yrs old. I have worked abroad and traveled all over the continent, 10 countries, several times in each. I speak 4 European languages. Do you think you can teach me anything about Europe?
@N0N4M30
10 ай бұрын
@@richpiana6930aaaaand you’ve been served lol
@N0N4M30
10 ай бұрын
@@chisle25😂 attaboy tell ‘em !! Jai bien aime ta reponse! Weiter so
@josephbenadam
4 ай бұрын
About passport, go to your embassy & get another copy & leave. That's why embassies & consulates exists, to help you & represent you in another country
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