Today is my 7th day in Dubai. I have been working for an international organisation for more than 2 decades. I have travelled to Paris, Amsterdam, Durban, Kabul, Hong Kong and Dhaka. I have come to Dubai to take part in COP28. I was amazed to see how beautifully Dubai has hosted this mega event. More than a lakh people have arrived in Dubai to take part in COP28 from 200 countries.

I must congratulate the entire government department for hosting such an amazing event. I was given an NOL card for transportation. Dubai Metro is amazing. I am staying at Bur Dubai and every day I go to Expo City by the Metro. It takes me straight from Sharaf DG station to Expo City. Incredible mode of transportation.

I also took time out to explore other hotspots of the city like Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Museum and I only used the Dubai Metro. Since I am here for COP28 I always prefer public transport and I feel happy to do that.

I have also attended a few other global events but I have found Dubai amazing and people friendly. I must congratulate the Dubai Government for organising such a lovely event with so much of ease.

Ehtisham Ansari,
By enail