I’d been there for a couple weeks on a visit, as my immediate family has relocated there temporarily.

It’s an interesting experience because this is my first time ever in that region and in a Muslim country, period. The malls are surprisingly modern and beautifully designed. Still, the locals’ customs and traditions took some getting used to, but it wasn’t nearly as bad as I’d feared.

The driving and parking situation are absolutely insane, though. I could never imagine living there for an extended period of time…