Dubai does not run on email. It does not run on text messages. It barely runs on phone calls. It runs on WhatsApp, quietly and efficiently, without anyone ever explaining this to you.
Locals do not think about it anymore. Visitors feel the friction immediately.
In many places, WhatsApp is casual. In Dubai, it is functional.
It is used for bookings, directions, confirmations, follow ups, favors, introductions, and coordination. Conversations stay short. Emojis are rare. Voi
