Transit Dubai (2008)

Transit Dubai (2008) poster

In the heart of the Middle East, a metropolis is mushrooming. In Dubai, the city where anything seems possible, one after the other skyscraper shoots up. To realise the property developers' plans, workers are called in from India, Pakistan and Nepal, who earn a mere pittance. Just like the nannies and cleaning women of well-to-do expats. Eighty percent of the inhabitants of Dubai come from other parts of the world, so who calls this city home? The original inhabitants saw the city change and now contend with religious and social taboos, something that completely passes by the average expat. In a photography class, students of various origins show how they experience the city. Apparently, original residents, expats and workers live mostly separate lives in a class society where the labourer is driven into the ground and the rich housewife thinks everyone in the city is happy.

Director: Ineke Smits
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Production: Volya Films
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands, English, العربية
Original Language: nl

Keywords

dubai, woman director

More Films by Director: Ineke Smits
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Transit Dubai about?
In the heart of the Middle East, a metropolis is mushrooming. In Dubai, the city where anything seems possible, one after the other skyscraper shoots up. To realise the property developers' plans, workers are called in from India, Pakistan and Nepal, who earn a mere pittance. Just like the nannies and cleaning women of well-to-do expats. Eighty percent of the inhabitants of Dubai come from other parts of the world, so who calls this city home? The original inhabitants saw the city change and now contend with religious and social taboos, something that completely passes by the average expat. In a photography class, students of various origins show how they experience the city. Apparently, original residents, expats and workers live mostly separate lives in a class society where the labourer is driven into the ground and the rich housewife thinks everyone in the city is happy.
Who directed Transit Dubai?
Transit Dubai was directed by Ineke Smits.
How long is Transit Dubai?
Transit Dubai has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is Transit Dubai?
Transit Dubai is a Documentary film.
Where was Transit Dubai produced?
Transit Dubai was produced in Netherlands.