Abu Dhabi is now the "Capital of Cool"

I've been back in Abu Dhabi for over a week and I have been amazed at all that has changed in the last few months.

First, the oppressive heat is gone and has been replaced by a nice cool breeze

Second, the empty beach chairs are gone and are now occupied by large German people

Third, the streets of Abu Dhabi are blooming again with Zayed's petunias

and most importantly, Abu Dhabi has now become "cool".

How did this happen? When I left, Abu Dhabi was just the place where the boring dignitaries came to talk to Sheikh Khalifa about "strengthening ties." (aka...how can we get some of your money?)

Now I'm hearing that Justin Timberlake is coming to the capital. It is costing $1.75 million dollars to bring him here. It'll be the biggest gig Abu Dhabi has ever hosted. 10,001 people (the one being JT) on the Emirates Palace lawn on Dec. 6. We can't miss this!!!

*note to a certain insurance underwriter....it was reported that JT will be traveling with his golf clubs