Stranded in Dubai

Fly American Airlines,they have a good safety record.

Nick Luck, sweating cobs.

Probably get a ferry to
North AFRICA

looked like a drone just missed the Burj khalifa on a vid on YouTube

is that an indian takeaway in Brixton mark?

Tollah Finnish , is the word

Ayetolla Goodbyeee

It couldn't happen to nicer people

.... TRUMP Says he is, so it must be true, btw he also stated not one illegal immagrant has entered the USA since his restrictions.

The Iranians thankful that Trump needed a boost before the midterms

I'm not sure that post makes any sense at all, duffy.

Btw, Nick Luck was in the studio yesterday, I think it was Tom Stanley and Agnus McNae who were out there for RTV, and presumably are stranded there, along with others, such as Chloe Dods.

Rishi Persad for Racing TV, saying they hope the airspace might open tomorrow.

Mercenaries feeling sorry for themselves, the heart bleeds

   " PRAY FOR RIO "

   Everything you need to know about Rio Ferdinand's stance on returning from Dubai...
Rio Ferdinand recently relocated part of his family to a £6million mansion in Dubai before Iran launched air strikes across the Middle East. This move came shortly after his time working as a football pundit for TNT Sports ended.
Despite the luxurious lifestyle, his wife Kate has openly admitted to struggling with homesickness. She recently shared on a podcast that she deeply misses her friends and family back in London.
The couple moved to the United Arab Emirates with their three youngest children. However, Rio's two eldest sons chose to remain in the UK to pursue their professional football careers at Brighton.
The former Manchester United defender has praised the education system in Dubai as being highly beneficial for his children. He also expressed a belief that teachers in the UK are often underpaid and undervalued.
Ferdinand is currently enjoying his break from the demanding and relentless schedule of professional football. During this time, he has actively expanded his business portfolio by investing in the Middle Eastern sports platform Koora Break.
A permanent return to the UK looked highly unlikely for the family in the near future, but this was before strikes hit on Saturday. The financial benefits of living in a low-tax jurisdiction like Dubai are a significant factor in this decision.
Ferdinand has been vocal about his scepticism regarding how the UK government manages and spends tax revenue. He pointed out that rising taxes are difficult to accept when public services, such as the healthcare system, appear to be struggling.
Ultimately, the family is trying to balance the undeniable perks of their new life abroad with the emotional challenges of living far from home. While Dubai offers excellent business and educational opportunities, the emotional pull of the UK remains strong for Kate.

Poor old Rio   
My heart bleeds.

One element is entirely accurate.


Ferdinand has been vocal about his scepticism regarding how the UK government manages and spends tax revenue. He pointed out that rising taxes are difficult to accept when public services, such as the healthcare system, appear to be struggling.


Though I doubt he sent his kids to a scummy state school.


The former Manchester United defender has praised the education system in Dubai as being highly beneficial for his children. He also expressed a belief that teachers in the UK are often underpaid and undervalued.

Who of us wouldn't consider, if we could afford that choice, living in a society with excellent provision of public services and systems and a low tax economy?

Labour voters

Obviously that is sarcastic but the reality is that it's not far away from the perverse truth. So many people have been brainwashed into thinking that is not a desirable dream. ie they have been drilled into thinking that higher taxes are great. Though not for them. And low taxes are kryptonite. They think mass immigration is wonderful and at the same time moan that their kids will never have their own property.

as long as you accept the trade-off

no semblance of right to protest or democracy-just autocracy

slave state where non-europeans hand over their passports to gang-masters and have to submit to a report from their boss every month and face constant fear of deportation. women suffer particularly, and rape is commonplace and rarely prosecuted

africans and asians are who do all the work are bussed in and out and live in giant camps with no air-con. unknown numbers die on building sites in 40c heat

the most heavily surveilled society, no freedom from spying, even social media posts get you banged up and subject to secret 'justice'

segregated trains and any display of affection is illegal

im sure theres more

I totally agree with Busyfool.   

even social media posts get you banged up and subject to secret 'justice'

the first part has already happened in this country under the current regime, and that same regime wants to do away with juries, so there's your secret justice coming in.

you cant sit in the same carriage on a tram in dubia as your wife,partner ,daughter,grand daughter ,are you suggesting you,d be ok with   mayor Khan bringing  in segragation on London public transport ?
lucky,Stanley,persad, captain and rest of UK mercenaries  quite happy to accept a wage /freebies off people happy to have their fellow journo,s chopped in to little pieces and squashed in to a suitcase , I,m glad that having their days racing spoilt by missiles going off overhead is a hill they've finally found to die on , as their friend.regular guest mottershead been in danger of getting thrown off the  roof of a multi story car park if he went with them,didn't quite cut it for the racing UK mercenaries, FOOKING GHOULS

are you suggesting you,d be ok with   mayor Khan bringing  in segragation on London public transport ?

Sorry for not keeping up here, but who is "you"?

I wasn't suggesting Dubai itself, simply the conditions for choice - a utopian desire, perhaps. I also suspect those who choose to live in dubai because they can afford it do not use public transport in the main. Also those media folk working in dubai.
and when did acceptimg pay for your skills become mercenary? Anyone who has a paid job does this.

all those saying dubia is a great place to live better than London/UK and people are just jealous they havnt got the money to do it

Obviously that is sarcastic but the reality is that it's not far away from the perverse truth. So many people have been brainwashed into thinking that is not a desirable dream. ie they have been drilled into thinking that higher taxes are great. Though not for them. And low taxes are kryptonite. They think mass immigration is wonderful and at the same time moan that their kids will never have their own property.

This is the right wing myth about labour voters - you don't have to support every single policy or view they have to vote for them. I do because they are the least bad option IMO. Not because they are perfect on every policy. I support healthcare and education primarily, and happy to pay a little bit more taxes for that (Though Tories increased some taxation, so that's joke point anyway, all parties tax).

I don't support mass, or poorly limited, immigration however, so I'm not fully in support of some Labour voters on that. But many Labour people would agree with me too, of course.

Dubai threatening £40k fines
If you mention the ATTACKS!!!

GEORGE.B Joined: 14 Jul 04
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even social media posts get you banged up and subject to secret 'justice'

the first part has already happened in this country under the current regime, and that same regime wants to do away with juries, so there's your secret justice coming in


not a fan of that either, as ive said before. but what constitutes a crime in dobuy is entirely at the whim of the absolute ruler, and he doesnt like much, including his own children and multiple wives

which is another reason to deplore the gold=plated khazi. a man has total control over all his wives and children, she is owned by him and kept in a gilded cage. it aint just shakemo

nearly all of the increased taxes are being used to pay interest on loans, and most of that borrowing was to deal with Covid19 which will blight our and many other economies for at least a generation. There is a finite amoint of money out there (unless they print more and cause inflation) so more tax means less spend in the rest of the economy so more unemployed so more on benefits, more tax, less income. It was ever thus.

Mar 1, 2026 -- 1:49PM, stu wrote:

Obviously that is sarcastic but the reality is that it's not far away from the perverse truth. So many people have been brainwashed into thinking that is not a desirable dream. ie they have been drilled into thinking that higher taxes are great. Though not for them. And low taxes are kryptonite. They think mass immigration is wonderful and at the same time moan that their kids will never have their own property.This is the right wing myth about labour voters - you don't have to support every single policy or view they have to vote for them. I do because they are the least bad option IMO. Not because they are perfect on every policy. I support healthcare and education primarily, and happy to pay a little bit more taxes for that (Though Tories increased some taxation, so that's joke point anyway, all parties tax). I don't support mass, or poorly limited, immigration however, so I'm not fully in support of some Labour voters on that. But many Labour people would agree with me too, of course.

The Tories are in the same space, stu. They screwed us over as well. They got rid of Truss as soon as she threatened a modest tax cutting agenda.

We have the biggest tax bill ever, biggest debt pile ever, and the worst public services in modern times.

IMO taxes are the most stupid points on voting choices. If you can afford it, it makes such little difference minor increases here and there. If you can't afford it, then you pay much less.

I'm not a classic left wing voter however, I can't stand all the PC agendas and promotions (gender, ethnic minority promotion etc), that are supposed to be 'left wing' (though I'm not sure they are really - they are apolitical IMO, plenty Tories helped promote them too.

The left/right split is very simplistic. I associate myself with some right wing, some left wing and some neither. I want less tax, more police leading to less crime, less migration from ANYWHERE including Australia, UAE, the US, France, Germany, Italy. At the same time I am opposed to multinationals, effective monopolies, ridiculous rent rises, urbanisation, destroying the countryside, pollution. A big range of views nearly all the same as they were 70 years ago although respect for the law and the local community was very different in my youth. Meanwhile the jocks in Dubai can stay in a bomb shelter until the next meeting at Meydan.

this hopeless govt. came in promising growth and innovation and has strangled both, and has not put a foot right anywhere

an absolute mess from day one and even worse than the last mob

The left/right split is very simplistic. I associate myself with some right wing, some left wing and some neither.

Sums me up too sage - the problem is you can't vote on 'issues' only parties, and it's forced choice. A limited system unfortunately, but that's nothing new always has been.

Busy, one of the reasons I don't quite lump them with the 'last lot' is the simple clandestine 'self support', money for mates, rich get richer philosophy, etc, that side previously gave one another (financial usually behind the scenes, and got found out for it a few times which prob eventually even registered with some voters enough). Whatever critiques of the current lot, I don't see that as the same with them - not as much at least.

Busyfool • March 1, 2026 2:25 PM GMT
this hopeless govt. came in promising growth and innovation and has strangled both, and has not put a foot right anywhere

an absolute mess from day one and even worse than the last mob

well if the hormuz strait stays closed for another month, you're going to look back fondly on the days where it didn't cost £100 to fill the car or £300 a month to heat the house.

Sageform virtually every decent person in the uk want more police yet it seems non of the politicians see to be aware of that.

Just think about the money. It's a consolation most would envy. An experience never to forget for those concerned.

jimnast, you are wrong about how many people are decent unfortunately. Too many people excuse criminals and even support them when it comes to fly tipping, shop lifting, graffiti etc. That is why the police regularly come under attack when they try to control mob criminality. What too many fail to appreciate is that we ALL have to pay for what criminals do through lost property, criminal damage, costs of insurance, higher food prices, cost of policing, cost of criminal courts. It all comes from either our own pockets or our taxes. Breaking the law always costs money for someone else.

Put like that sageform perhaps im been to kind to ,to many I know to me whilst many things are important non are as important as the long term safety of family ,regarding the fly tippers surely they can’t be hard to find absolutely disgusting breed.

you cant pin the middle east catasrophe on kia, although hes in denial of the reality of the religion of peace and love and harmony that is at the root of all this craziness

Mar 1, 2026 -- 2:12PM, stu wrote:

IMO taxes are the most stupid points on voting choices. If you can afford it, it makes such little difference minor increases here and there. If you can't afford it, then you pay much less.I'm not a classic left wing voter however, I can't stand all the PC agendas and promotions (gender, ethnic minority promotion etc), that are supposed to be 'left wing' (though I'm not sure they are really - they are apolitical IMO, plenty Tories helped promote them too.

Tax is EVERYTHING as it is a disincentive. If you as a government want to stop something, you raise the cost of doing it.

So if they raise corp tax, there will be less business activity.

Economics 101 you'd have thought. If only we had a great example of Ireland having the lowest corp tax in europe and generating huge tax revenue.

But, of course, they do know. And it is deliberate :(

I meant to most voters moaning about Labour and 'taxes' it makes little difference. Same people who always mention striking minors, as though we still lived in that version. It's just brainwashed rubbish that works with many voters.

*miners even

Indeed, that was the point I was making. People are so dumb now and unwilling to think for themselves, they were convinced that Truss threatening to reduce their taxes was a terrible thing. With corp tax it was ridiculously modest, simply reversing the planned increase. 'unfunded tax cuts'

How many people do you think would be aware that the cost of government borrowing is higher now than it was in late 2022. 10% if you're lucky, imo.

" you're going to look back fondly on the days where it didn't cost £100 to fill the car or £300 a month to heat the house"

Fortunately spring is round the Corner Dave , RE heating our houses

stu 01 Mar 26 14:12 

I'm not a classic left wing voter however, I can't stand all the PC agendas and promotions (gender, ethnic minority promotion etc)
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Virtue signalling went to a new level at Elland road yesterday.
The game was stopped after 13 minutes so that Muslim players
could 'break Ramadan' with a drink on the touchline. They could have
taken a drink during the game, or started the game 15 minutes later,
or have a day off if religion is more important than career.
This pandering is ridiculous, and was roundly booed.

If you’re stuck there don’t get constipated! I once read a piece in the metro on the underground about an airport luggage handler bending over and passing wind loudly….
His fate was to be locked up for a week or so! All true.

If that's the case that is ridiculous I agree saddo.

Following the death of a Chinese national in Tehran, the Chinese authorities have advised its citizens in Iran to try to escape the country by land.

Iran is considered one of the world's most mountainous countries, with over half its land area covered by rugged mountain ranges and high terrain. The landscape is dominated by the Zagros Mountains in the west and the Alborz Mountains in the north, which surround a high, arid central plateau

Blimey.

There was a thread on the football forum on Saturday about this farce at elland road where will this all end ?

They reckon the conflict will last a month,therefore the airspace will remain closed for a month….

Anyone care to take the risk with Iran watching for civilian aircraft in the skies…..

jimnast, when I saw read that above, it made me wonder if by land would be the only option for those stranded in Dubai IF the airports are to remain close for the foreseeable future, but how safe would that be?

Noticed a person on X wondering if they will cancel the Dubai World Cup…..Deary me.

The Chinese government operates with an "open" mind. Their advice to their citizens overseas could be tinged with disingenuity.

The Chinese government and the Indian government have been propping up the mad-Putin regime in the Ukraine war by profiting economically and financially buying mad-Putin's oil to help financed the war. The Chinese and Indian governments have little conscience inside and outside their respective countries as long as the policy serves their own needs.

Primal and self-interests are the key components regarding policies of the Chinese and Indian governments. The latter is trying to portray itself as a superpower and economic behemoth. But, in reality India is neither. India is a service-country (not a producer / manufacturer), but an assembler of foreign goods; the China is an avid producer of fake and cheap consumer goods.

Questions have to be asked here, with the build-up of American forces in the region, and some political analysts forecasting an attack on Iran was imminent, how ill-advised have some people been in going to the region?

must be worse places to be stranded - just can't think of any at the moment

I'm extremely surprised the wealthy countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, etc, have yet to have a Channel Tunnel equivalent escape route or alternative to air to vacate in testing time like the present. The Kuwaitis have precedent when the former President of Iraq Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait.

Big Donald has stirred a proper hornets nest.

Iranians lobbing missiles to get out the system

will realise have to a deal with the orange man very soon

Good morning George

The land route was used over night a 5 hour journey threw the dessert to oman where a British airways plane brought pilots and staff back to England .

Thanks for that, jimnast

Your welcome George not sure ide fancy that myself if I was in Dubai or wherever else in the region.

If there’s any plus sports wise to come out of this it might postpone the start of the worlds most boring sport in Australia at the weekend

There will be a food shortage in the ME within a week, no planes or shipping.

Feel sorry for any innocents stranded.

Why would anyone want to go to Dubai for a holiday? There's a distinct lack of history; foreign culture and foods; landmarks; etc. It's not a place renowned for its diversity either.

Nevertheless, I still feel for the "unfortunates" - not financially - who are stranded there courtesy of the USA and Israel military ammunition incursion into Iran. Let's hope it's only temporary and not prolonged.

Jamie Osborne here saying they're still awaiting news of an exit route

https://x.com/AtTheRaces/status/2028443887514046929

Maybe try contacting the local people-smugglers. This group of people are usually extremely resourceful and "creative". They also have a long history in the field.

The aren't as unfortunate as the victims of the October 2023 pogrom.

No there not cider,not by a long way

Some like to say “ I’ve just flown in from Dubai “.    hiding hole for dr#g barons…..

My mate worked in Dubai , had 3 fabulous holidays , hotel beach clubs were amazing , Chelsea pub good . Golf was excellent as was the snow dome and the water park . Bought jeckyl’s in the souk and avoided the Russian prositutes . Meydan and Al Quoz tours great too .

chelsea arms in the sheraton on the creek?

there's another in the hyatt regency doing sport with a nightclub next door, was watching a prem game pre xmas and a guy sat with me at the bar said he's done 7 grand the night before on girls and champagne but couldn't remember a thing

be an expensive week if you get locked in

My mate says the prostitutes in Dubai are second to none.

Too long ago , all I remember is a fabulous football game with a sublime Van Nistelroy back heel !

that was a long time ago lol

Listening to this individual on Sky racing….thought they would all be in the golf course….. but they are indoors…

Clown, it’s a war you fool…

trying to remember who was there on saturday. macnae persad mega nickers defo maybe more

one downside is nile inanity in the studio

tom bull maybe, comerford was comms personally i like comerford

fatso is here

aussie comms better in general

Saffie Osborne missed a ride for her dad there on Saturday, but has booked rides at Kempton tomorrow, so presumably fortunate not to have made the journey in the first place, for all she'll obviously be concerned for her dad.

i laid the old mans nag on sat and was sure she was on it (nowhere)

just checked. she wasnt

im ignoring the whole thing but would be surprised if it was that dangerous. wouldnt mind is a rocket landed on the chief towelhead though

someone told me last night that a five star hotel closed its pool area but said guests could go and use the beach

nice of em

sea much better anyway. and its proper warm. chlorinated hotel pools surrounded by concrete no fun ime

i just thought it was good pr as in no one died on our sunbeds

think they've stuck a missile on the forum servers, garbage here

yip

my colours gone all funny also.much less distinct

although it might be me

hope tom stanley is there. he will not have taken his specially made hair products with him and his barnet needs expert sculpting

What will we do tomorrow night for the Wednesday Wager with Stan, Ollie & data boy