Only In Dubai ✌️

So here's the story:

When I first visited Dubai as a tourist, I accidentally left my eyeglasses in a cab while getting off at the hotel. I had placed them on the dashboard during the ride and forgot to take them with me. Later in the afternoon, when I wanted to read something, I realized they were missing and figured out that I had left them in the cab.

I contacted the driver using the number he had called me from at the time of my airport pickup. When I explained the situation, he confirmed that the glasses were in the car and assured me he would return them in the evening while he is on the way back to his place.

Since my family and I were tired, we decided to take a nap. By the time we woke up in the evening, there were no calls from him and even I had completely forgotten about the arrangement with the driver.

The next day, while at Dubai Mall, I remembered the missing glasses and assumed they were lost forever. Thinking the driver wouldn’t make an effort to return, I didn’t bother calling him again. However, that evening, I received a call from him saying he was waiting outside my hotel.

I immediately went down to meet him. He handed me the glasses with a smile and even apologized for not being able to make it yesterday. I apologized as well for the trouble and offered him AED 50 as a gesture of appreciation. He hesitated to accept it, but I insisted. We shook hands and wished each other a good night.

As I walked back to the lift lobby, I noticed the glasses were neatly wrapped in tissues sprayed with a lovely fragrance. It was evident that he had purposely done this to prevent any scratches on the lenses. When I unwrapped them, I was amazed to see the glasses cleaned and shining like new.

That moment truly reinforced my belief that Dubai stands apart when it comes to hospitality. Experiencing such thoughtfulness and care firsthand made me realize that there’s no place in the world that matches Dubai’s exceptional level of hospitality and safety. 🌟