One of the first things people notice when they arrive in Dubai is how easy it is to talk to others.
Conversations start quickly. Smiles come easily. Invitations feel casual. On the surface, the city feels unusually open.
Then time passes.
Messages stop getting replied to. Plans stay vague. Follow ups drift. Newcomers often take this personally, assuming people are flaky, fake, or disinterested. Locals understand something different is happening.
Dubai is friendly, but it
