Rahul Jaiswal is a creative sales manager and an marketing specialist in Dubai. He is committed to his profession because he believes tourism is an excellent way to serve the world.
Since 2017, he has managed business partnerships for Navita Tourism LLC, which works with GetExperience. He told GE why do people’s minds explode on dune bashing, and where is Dubai’s historical soul hidden.
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What odd incidents happened during your experiences?
During the excursions, a lot of strange things happen. I’d like to highlight one particular occurrence that is both amusing and intriguing. One of our safari drivers was bringing several visitors to the desert one day. They asked the driver to give them the finest dune bashing experience possible (this is the most interesting activity in the desert where the driver drives the SUV through the high dunes of the desert). It’s full of thrills and excitement. They were screaming like children during the dune bashing.
When the dune bashing was finished, all of the attendees were ecstatic, but one of the guests who particularly enjoyed the dune bashing stood out. He became very solemn at times after laughing uncontrollably at others. We were concerned about what had happened to the man. When our driver asked if everything was well when he returned to his hotel, he claimed he was so delighted he had never had such excitement in his life, which is why he acted abnormally. We breathed a sigh of relief.
What kinds of tourists do you see the most?
There are three types of tourists, in my opinion:
Young Tourists: These tourists like modern Dubai.
Middle Age Tourists: Both historical and modern Dubai appeal to these tourists.
Old-age Age Tourists: They like to explore historical and old Dubai, but they also take advantage of the opportunity to see modern Dubai.
Dubai is a relatively new city, and many people believe it lacks soul. What are your thoughts on this?
People who believe that modern Dubai ignores Arabian culture in the sake of modernity are mistaken. Wherever you go in Dubai, you will find a combination of modern and traditional architects.
Look at the iconic Burj Al Arab. It appears to be a modern structure, but its shape is reminiscent of a traditional Arabic boat. If you go inside the Burj Al Arab, you will find wonderful examples of Arabic craftsmanship, and right next to it is a traditional shopping center called Madinat Jumeirah, which provides another glimpse of Arabian culture.
Take a look at the recently built Future Museum, which is full of technological attractions on the inside but seems more traditional from the outside, giving the impression of Arab culture.
There are other examples where traditional and modern architects coexist. Without a doubt, Dubai is one of the world’s most modern cities, but it retains its old values and traditions.
