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Do you think the slow down in the region, has been good for it, or do you think damage caused will take years to fix?
Very good - it has forced people to reassess what's important, and given thinking time for planners.
46%
Projects have been stopped that should not have been started, but too many people lost their jobs.
19%
A concern is whether cities like Dubai will ever get back to where they were in growth terms.
19%
The roller coaster ride is over. The last 10 years made us rich, and won't be repeated.
16%
Is the Dubai Metro over hyped or is Dubai a pioneer, and this represents the future of travel in Mideast cities?
This is the future, and again Dubai gets there first. This will revolutionise a city reborn.
35%
Great project, but other cities will have the benefit of learning where the Dubai system fails.
13%
The right project for the city, but it's just a metro project - there's nothing special about it.
15%
The project will fail. No one knows how they will get to stations, or from them to home or work.
36%
What is your favourite modern building in the Middle East? If not included send your comment to business@maktoob.com.
It has got to be the Burj Dubai - it's a modern miracle and its spire can be seen across Dubai...
32%
Kingdom Tower - it's just magnificent, especially the way it towers above the low rise buildings...
16%
Burj Al Arab - iconic is overused, but this has become an icon. It is even built on its own island
26%
None. I really hate all modern architecture - give me the pyramids, Petra or old souks any day...
26%
Do you believe buying football clubs is a sound investment, or is it more about the glory and the PR opportunity?
Great investment - think about how much brands are willing just to sponsor team shirts.
10%
Depends on the team - a Manchester United is sound; a Portsmouth FC is much more risky.
25%
A poor investment - it is rare that anyone has gone into club ownership and come out better off.
28%
A terrible investment - only do it if you love the team, or love being at the centre of attention.
38%
How likely do you think it is - if at all - that you will be made redundant before the end of the year?
Very likely, our company is suffering from a cash flow crisis and we're all wondering who's next.
25%
It's possible if the market does not improve and get better. It's wait and see at the moment.
31%
Not likely, business has already started to improve, and we're feeling very confident.
31%
Very unlikely, our business is up on this time last year, and if anything we will be hiring soon.
12%
Have the series of corruption trials in Dubai been good for its image externally, or have they sent out the wrong message?
Good. People, businesses need to know no one is above the law, and Dubai has made that clear.
27%
Necessary - but bad timing. With the backlash against Dubai, the overall message is confused.
25%
Bad - the region is suffering from the financial crisis, and scandals are not conducive to FDI.
28%
Terrible. With the financial crisis and media backlash the reputation of Dubai is in tatters.
20%

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