Where am I?

In a National Geographic poll, only 24 percent of Americans were able to locate Saudi Arabia on a map, only 17 percent were able to locate Afghanistan, and just 13 percent could locate Iraq or Iran.

For my geographically challenged compatriots, I have included this map to help you figure out where I live. Dubai is part of the United Arab Emirates, which is the country helpfully highlighted in green.

Now that you have seen my neighborhood you are probably have visions of Al Qaeda and suicide bombers dancing in your heads. Not in Dubai! Keep reading to find out more.