13 SEARCH KEYWORDS/PHRASES THAT BROUGHT VISITORS TO SANDIER PASTURES
1. is it safe living in dubai – Yes, it is!
2. is dubai safe to live if you’re an american – Yes! Most Americans here say they feel safer than when they were in the US. No guns here!
3. population breakdown by ethnicity – because I posted about this in one of my Thursday Thirteens.
4. bus route of x25 – Maybe a resident wants to know the route of the newest bus in town.
5. immigrating to dubai – I would say, relocating, not immigrating as there is no program for immigrants here.
6. after 8 in dubai – The searcher might mean, after 8 pm? Well, most people are stuck in traffic at Sheikh Zayed Road or Maktoum Bridge.
7. things to know about living in dubai – Oh, the things you need to know prior to relocation. I hope they checked on the spiralling cost of rents too before boarding the plane! You might also check out some truths about living in Dubai.
8. xmas trees in dubai 2007 – There are lots of gigantic trees in the malls.
9. springs dubai badly built – The well renowned expat community called The Springs floods when it rains for more than 15 minutes.
10. twitching of eyes from left to right – The searcher was led to my post about left brain vs. right brain dominance test.
11. Talal Ali Mohammad Khouri – Oh, the guy who won the bid for a unique car plate for a huge amount of money. The rich and famous takes the car plate thing seriously.
12. what are the penalties if caught sleeping together in the uae – I wonder what this bloke is planning to do…
13. sell roasted peanuts street dubai – I mean, seriously? Be careful! You could roast yourself, too.
Finding Backroads 
I just posted on places I’ve visited. . . and UAE was one of them! 🙂
South Carolina Mom’s last blog post..What did you say?
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I should do one of these search lists for a TT some day. This week I’m doing bird brained book covers.
Oh, and you’ve won an award.
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I was going to say #12 was the funniest, until I saw #13. Huh?!
Desert Songbird’s last blog post..Will Karma Be My Saving Grace?
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“twitching of eyes from left to right” Haha. I know what that is. I can do that and it drives my family nuts. I only know one other person who can do it… 🙂
Adam Thompson’s last blog post..Haleakala Volcano Desktop Pictures
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Very creative — and informative for those google searchers. Funny about the bus route!
susiej’s last blog post..How to make a Paper Snowflake
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Interesting searches! Overall, people are very curious about Dubai, perhaps hesitant. It really is an odd place, in the middle of Arab country yet so different. For some reason it reminds me of the Vatican – I mean, is it really a country? 🙂
jennifer in OR’s last blog post..Works for Me Wednesday: Healthy Deodorant
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Interesting,…what people search for. I always wonder what they are hoping to find. Springs dubai badly built???? Great list Thanks!
greatfullivin’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #13
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Very interesting! Have a great day!
Melanie’s last blog post..Thursday 13 ~ 8th Edition
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That’s too funny! Some of mine were weird, too ! I finally took my blog off the Google searches, I get less traffic now but I don’t care! 🙂
Stacey’s last blog post..It’s Photo proof that the Drunken Band did indeed save new year’s
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haha! I love the list… funny and informative 😀
While reading, I was also trying to recall the posts you mentioned and I remembered almost all of them!
shiera’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #10
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Informative as usual … mine is sarcastic as usual.
Make the Stupid People STFU … stupid is as stupid does!
Happy TT!
cajunvegan’s last blog post..Make the Stupid People Shut the Fuck Up (TT 30)
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Are there penalties for sleeping together in Dubai?
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@Nicholas – Yes, if you are unmarried. It could result to prison or deportation. I have heard of stories of Dubai police checking for marriage contracts of people in sharing accommodation in crowded areas. They have never checked on people living in apartments though (as far as I know).
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Wow, that’s a bit draconian (checking for marriage licenses). Yikes.
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i can’t understand #12. hehe..i wonder too.
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Interesting TT. Thank you for visiting mine. 🙂
Alasandra’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen ~ Thirteen Books I am Reading
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Some interesting stuff there. I must say, Ive never heard of Dubai until now 🙂 Happy TT and thanks for stopping by.
Lori’s last blog post..TT #47
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Gotta love it! Happy T-13!
Laura’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #3
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I’ve never done such a search, but perhaps it could be interesting. Thanks for sharing and Happy T-13ing.
Hugs and blessings,
storyteller’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #9 – Federer’s Wins
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You gotta wonder….
Babystepper’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #47
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isn’t it crazy how people find us online? I’ve had some…interesting search phrases that led to me, too.
Happy TT!
Kristi’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen, Edition #9
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At least they mostly make sense! Some of the ones I get I can only guess what it was they were looking for.
Darla’s last blog post..Sticky Post: Contest!
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I love it when you tell us more about Dubai! Such an interesting place and with your bird-eye view, we can see it more clearly. Thanks for sharing!
Happy TT!
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Ahh, now THOSE make sense. None of those random things that make you wonder what people are thinking (well, except for that one about possibly getting into trouble) or what planet they just arrived from.
Very cool — and a neat way to remind us of the blog’s past history, too. I love these sorts of posts.
Susan Helene Gottfried’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #63 — More Pictures of Yellowst…
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I love reading about what brings people to various blogs. I guess you are the “go to” person on Dubai. No TT for me this week. Too sick.
Dane Bramage’s last blog post..No Thursday Thirteen This Week
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My son was blessed with a chance to visit Dubai when he was in the Navy and he said it was so beautiful there and he would love a chance to go back again sometime. Thanks for stopping by my site, hope you come back again soon. Take care and God bless,
Briggie ^i^
ps – love the design of your blog, very unique!
Briggie’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen 13th Edition
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I always like to see what search phrases bring people to my site, too. I get a lot of “Joely Richardson” hits!
Joely’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen (TT#52)
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That was a great idea for a TT and so interesting! I thought #10 was hysterical!
Thanks for visiting and Happy TT!
Lara’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen Part 2
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It’s always fun to read everyone’s searches. I thought #11 was interesting as Americans love our Vanity plates too, but I don’t know if we love them that much! 🙂
Happy TT!
Christine@AreWeThereYet Mom’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen- 13 Things That Keep Me Busy
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Isn’t it fascinating what brings people to our pages? Reading the recent keyword searches is like taking a peek into someone’s mind.
I hope the searches helped these folks find some of their answers.
Happy TT!!
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Very cool list! Who knew so many people were searching for that stuff. Happy TT!
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