These Things You'll Only Find in Dubai

Texting and Driving is a Huge Problem 

Dubai is at the forefront of many industries, but its driving culture is extremely reckless and dangerous. Distracted drivers are the cause of the majority of car accidents that happen in Dubai. Many of these accidents are caused by young drivers who were texting or using social media before they crashed. 

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