Dubai in the New York Times

A number of Dubai bloggers (see list at right) have been writing about Dallas Austin. Now the New York Times has picked up the story. It seems at least one US Senator (amateur musician and one who voted in favour of letting Dubai buy the US ports) was involved, along with lots of other people. The article also reported that the lawyers stayed at the One and Only Royal Mirage (where I've had a few snacks and Moroccon teas in rather nice surrounding, so I figure a small plug is due, though it's out of my usual price range.)

As usual, I find it a little strange that the New York Times has more details on a Dubai story than could ever appear in the local press. But I guess by now I should know that's normal.