The little stories in between the bigger one was great. Watching these cities rise give me a feeling I can’t describe. It must be the same feelings the Romans had watching their empire grow.
Thank you, Jerry, Definitely. They are either building a brave new future or the biggest economic bubble in history! Whatever happens it's going to be big. We tend to have amazingly short memories when it comes to new cities. Few people know that Dubai as we know it didn't really exist thirty years ago... or that Buffalo, NY, where I come from, was at one time master planned, greenfield city not unlike Duqm. It's going to be interesting to see what happens.
People tend forget the facts that many of the greatest fallen cities were planned masterpieces. Everything ebbs and flows and this is just one of them.
Very true. It would be interesting to see if they optimize access to these natural areas with their tourism zones or if they go the cookie cutter, "10-star" Dubai model. They could do something really cool out there. The place is literally a blank slate.
Ive worked here for almost 4 months, its a really interesting place. But sadly not for families yet. I wonder how it will be in 20/50 years and I hope the Omani government will keep investing in it.
I wish it wasn't like this as I like interacting with the core group of subscribers. It was just too much of a chore deleting comments from people who seemed to be looking to fight with people on the Internet. I don't get it.
@@RealLifeCinema, dont moderate, let stupid people argue and fight and waste their energies on nothing if thats all they can. In my opinion its not a good ideea to disable comments, even if you have undesirable visitors and comments.
@@AexoeroV Have to. The algorithms are partially a keyword game. Bad commenters can adversely impact how a page performs, not to mention create a negative feeling which can keep the audience we're trying to cultivate away. This is a problem across TH-cam as a whole.
Watching this, I want to go see it. Bet it wouldn't fit in my hobo budget. Feels like everyone knows that they are doing something fresh. And it looks like they will succeed even just that they are treating the workers well and the harmony among them that you found, I think we humans better remember cooperation if we want to survive the messes we made. I'm interested in the question; Where are things working in the world?
Exactly. Humans tend to get along when were all tossed into the same pot. Re: the blackouts in NYC ten or so years ago. Out there in Duqm these guys are all in it together. They are also stripped away from their own cultures, prejudices, power structures, etc ... it is easier to be cool when you're an individual rather than part of a group. Also, as Dan mentioned, they know what happens if they don't get along. Also, the living environment that they have for them out there is top notch. Most of those guys have worked elsewhere and they know how much worse it is for them pretty much everywhere else. I've never seen such high-end worker accommodation before. It was truly impressive. Other than that, yes, there is a really positive, frontier kind of feel to these places. People tend to be hyper optimistic and excited about the future. They also tend to feel as if they are doing something important, which kind of instills a sense of pride over everyone out there. They can really see the output of their work. They seem to actually enjoy it to a certain degree.
It's like new Dubai 25 years ago except Oman isn't building skyscrapers. These places are hard as there is nothing to do or see. Just buildings, sand and dust. Solitude. Endless desert. Even though everybody gets along, one needs to remember that many guest workers need to be there and that any misbehaving is not tolerated. Penalties are hash and costly. Though Oman is the best place in the gulf if you're a guest worker. Every body has a place and ranking. Can anyone guest what was missing in the vlog?
Yes, this case is especially strange because they really don't seem to be there. Usually when I do these projects in new cities you come across establishments providing these services for the workers. It's usually one of the first industries that pop up in these places, so if I'm trying to tell the story of these cities I need to understand the situations surrounding this. But after a couple of days out there and I didn't notice any I really started pushing my lines of questioning. It was really unfathomable to me that 16,000 men are out there working out there and there are no women at all, but that seems to be the case.
@@RealLifeCinema it's seriously worth it, I know many Muslims would find it very offensive as I've seen others make the same mistake. However, I really enjoyed these videos, so please don't feel that it is a criticism of you or your work. 👍🏻👍🏼
Thank you. Very much appreciated. It's my experience that most cultures are smart enough / lenient enough when dealing with foreigners and don't get offended as easily as many believe -- especially when there is a marked insider / outsider dichotomy as there is in many Muslim countries. Especially in more remote areas people tend to be more tolerant -- which is sort of counter-intuitive. It didn't seem to be a problem in this instance, but thanks for pointing it out.
@@RealLifeCinema I was completely absorbed from beginning to end, no chance of me missing details. I also was pretty sure that you already know the left hand rules for functions, but couldn't help pointing it out to reinforce how important it is. Your point about it being "accepted or ignored" for a traveller is taken, but equally it enhances your status when you are seen to know the difference. As a travelled expat living in Malaysia, I've learned a few things. 😊 Your work is very good, thought provoking, educational, and I wish you well.
That man was staying there is no beer and there is no alcohol.. how that come and hotels there are have...second thing there is omani driver who is driving and smoking which is not nice to show that view.
What an awesome documentary really. Fascinating.
Thank you for watching. That was a long one!
@@RealLifeCinema I was glued to it until the end. 👍
Excellent!
The little stories in between the bigger one was great.
Watching these cities rise give me a feeling I can’t describe. It must be the same feelings the Romans had watching their empire grow.
Thank you, Jerry,
Definitely. They are either building a brave new future or the biggest economic bubble in history! Whatever happens it's going to be big. We tend to have amazingly short memories when it comes to new cities. Few people know that Dubai as we know it didn't really exist thirty years ago... or that Buffalo, NY, where I come from, was at one time master planned, greenfield city not unlike Duqm. It's going to be interesting to see what happens.
People tend forget the facts that many of the greatest fallen cities were planned masterpieces. Everything ebbs and flows and this is just one of them.
Very, very true.
Wade, it was brilliant. Thoroughly loved it!!!
Thank you! Very much appreciated.
Worth mentioning that there are plenty of stunning places near the duqm. Ras Madrakah as an example. The nature is beautiful in that area of Oman.
Plus, duqm is close to dofar province which is probably the most beautiful in all Oman.
Very true. It would be interesting to see if they optimize access to these natural areas with their tourism zones or if they go the cookie cutter, "10-star" Dubai model. They could do something really cool out there. The place is literally a blank slate.
Enjoyed watching this video
Thanks Looking for something Like this Great
Thank you for the informations
I know someone who has been and they said Omanis are very nice people
Really well done !
Thank you for watching. Very much appreciated.
awesome bro.
Ive worked here for almost 4 months, its a really interesting place. But sadly not for families yet. I wonder how it will be in 20/50 years and I hope the Omani government will keep investing in it.
Why not for family
Any glamour their
I was wondering what's the reason for disabling comments for your two last videos!?
Too much time put towards moderation.
I wish it wasn't like this as I like interacting with the core group of subscribers. It was just too much of a chore deleting comments from people who seemed to be looking to fight with people on the Internet. I don't get it.
@@RealLifeCinema, dont moderate, let stupid people argue and fight and waste their energies on nothing if thats all they can. In my opinion its not a good ideea to disable comments, even if you have undesirable visitors and comments.
@@AexoeroV Have to. The algorithms are partially a keyword game. Bad commenters can adversely impact how a page performs, not to mention create a negative feeling which can keep the audience we're trying to cultivate away. This is a problem across TH-cam as a whole.
@@RealLifeCinema, i understand but also disabled comments can have a negative impact on new viewers, just my two cents.
Watching this, I want to go see it. Bet it wouldn't fit in my hobo budget. Feels like everyone knows that they are doing something fresh. And it looks like they will succeed even just that they are treating the workers well and the harmony among them that you found, I think we humans better remember cooperation if we want to survive the messes we made. I'm interested in the question; Where are things working in the world?
Exactly. Humans tend to get along when were all tossed into the same pot. Re: the blackouts in NYC ten or so years ago. Out there in Duqm these guys are all in it together. They are also stripped away from their own cultures, prejudices, power structures, etc ... it is easier to be cool when you're an individual rather than part of a group. Also, as Dan mentioned, they know what happens if they don't get along. Also, the living environment that they have for them out there is top notch. Most of those guys have worked elsewhere and they know how much worse it is for them pretty much everywhere else. I've never seen such high-end worker accommodation before. It was truly impressive.
Other than that, yes, there is a really positive, frontier kind of feel to these places. People tend to be hyper optimistic and excited about the future. They also tend to feel as if they are doing something important, which kind of instills a sense of pride over everyone out there. They can really see the output of their work. They seem to actually enjoy it to a certain degree.
It's like new Dubai 25 years ago except Oman isn't building skyscrapers. These places are hard as there is nothing to do or see. Just buildings, sand and dust. Solitude. Endless desert. Even though everybody gets along, one needs to remember that many guest workers need to be there and that any misbehaving is not tolerated. Penalties are hash and costly. Though Oman is the best place in the gulf if you're a guest worker. Every body has a place and ranking. Can anyone guest what was missing in the vlog?
What was missing? Women? Haha. I had a clip of discussing this with a worker but cut it.
Wade Shepard ....yes the women. It's always weird that 95% of the times there are no women. Twilight Zone.
Yes, this case is especially strange because they really don't seem to be there. Usually when I do these projects in new cities you come across establishments providing these services for the workers. It's usually one of the first industries that pop up in these places, so if I'm trying to tell the story of these cities I need to understand the situations surrounding this. But after a couple of days out there and I didn't notice any I really started pushing my lines of questioning. It was really unfathomable to me that 16,000 men are out there working out there and there are no women at all, but that seems to be the case.
18:25 The camel was so pitiful.....
Oh Wade, you picked up the date with your left hand. That's a no-no in a Muslim country...😶
The camera was in my right hand. I don't believe I have the dexterity to film and eat dates with the same hand but will work on it :-)
@@RealLifeCinema it's seriously worth it, I know many Muslims would find it very offensive as I've seen others make the same mistake. However, I really enjoyed these videos, so please don't feel that it is a criticism of you or your work. 👍🏻👍🏼
Thank you. Very much appreciated. It's my experience that most cultures are smart enough / lenient enough when dealing with foreigners and don't get offended as easily as many believe -- especially when there is a marked insider / outsider dichotomy as there is in many Muslim countries. Especially in more remote areas people tend to be more tolerant -- which is sort of counter-intuitive. It didn't seem to be a problem in this instance, but thanks for pointing it out.
One more thing, thanks for really watching this. The scene you mention happened at like the 18 minute mark! Incredible.
@@RealLifeCinema I was completely absorbed from beginning to end, no chance of me missing details. I also was pretty sure that you already know the left hand rules for functions, but couldn't help pointing it out to reinforce how important it is. Your point about it being "accepted or ignored" for a traveller is taken, but equally it enhances your status when you are seen to know the difference. As a travelled expat living in Malaysia, I've learned a few things. 😊
Your work is very good, thought provoking, educational, and I wish you well.
Pubs girls
That man was staying there is no beer and there is no alcohol.. how that come and hotels there are have...second thing there is omani driver who is driving and smoking which is not nice to show that view.
Was saying
a city for only men
True. Very true.