This is what happens, I suppose, when you live in small places all the time. I used to hate the much romanticized 'laid back' life. When not pushed, people tend to take things easy. You are pushed to the hilt in Mumbai. If you can't take grueling commute, forget Mumbai. What this inevitably leads to is a population with more grit. And thats what makes Mumbai unique. When there is a terrorist attack, the people bounce back so fast that the terrorists manage only to kill, not terrorize.
Dubai, while big, is not a city in that sense. There are no rural areas in UAE, so all people aggregate here, there is no selection. In the last few decades, the oil boom has also ensured that life is never too hard for most people. Thats why this city, though glamorous, is not vibrant.
MBA-wise, I'm working on my 'why MBA' generic essay. Being older and non-traditional means I need to be more specific than most people. Still trying to collect that specific information, and formulating it in a meaningful way.
