I’ve just arrived in Dubai for some business meetings. I’ve been to Dubai at least half a dozen times in the last couple of years, so I’m used to the craziness of the place. However, that doesn’t stop me from raising an eyebrow as the plane pulls up to the terminal and see work in progress on upgrading the docks to handle the new Airbus A380 super-jumbo. It looks like they’ve already completed converting two gates and are working on a third.

That’s the thing about Dubai, and why it makes such a stark contrast to my home in Bangkok. Dubai is a place where they think ahead and get things done. Even though it’s still almost a year before most airlines will start getting their A380s, Dubai is making sure they’re ready for them. Meanwhile, we’re still not even sure when Bangkok’s new airport will open!

I’ll post more from Dubai as the week goes along.