She’s not the only person to work an unsavory review of Dubai, but Germaine Greer is the latest. Her thoughts appear in today’s Guardian and have prompted some rather amusing responses. A synopsis of Greer’s assessment below.

From its artificial islands to its boring new skycraper, Dubai’s architecture is beyond crass.

DNR reports in with news of Bloomingdale’s expanding their retail presence to Dubai with two new stores to be completed for 2010. ""A three-level, 146,000-square-foot apparel and accessories store and a one-level, 54,000-square-foot home store will together anchor The Dubai Mall…Bloomingdale’s said the merchandise assortment, upscale ambience and high level of customer service will be similar to its stores in the U.S., while being sensitive to local preferences and customs.""