In my opinion Rafa Nadal will return to his formidable best and, as a big tennis fan, I think it would be great for the sport (Extra Time podcast: The end for Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer? May 15). His rivalry with Novak Djokovich and Roger Federer has been fantastic in recent times.
Djokovic’s dominance, of late, has surely been undervalued by the real lack of competition, which coincides with Nadal not playing at his usual high quality.
Federer’s best years are behind him and I think that although he has beaten Djokovic this year, he is surely on the decline now. In my opinion, Nadal is the greatest.
He has a winning record against both Djokovic and Federer in Grand Slams and holds the more ATP 1000 titles than anybody else.
Ali, Dubai
Not every celebrity seeks star treatment
In reference to Brett Debritz's opinion article Fame is often fleeting, but we'll always have Paris (May 17), I used to meet quite a few famous people in London when I lived there. I don't get star struck, so it was interesting to see who wanted "star treatment" and who didn't.
Most of the actors I encountered – even the Americans – were pretty normal. Musicians were the worst. Like you say, all style over substance and some of them were really socially awkward.
Kim Hamilton, Australia
Street food? Not really
With reference to your article Dai Pai Dong offers a taste of Chinese street food in the capital (May 17), I would hardly call it street food. It is a rather a fancy restaurant with a two-page menu and the prices are far higher than street prices.
Brandy Drayton, Abu Dhabi
Definition of modesty unclear
I understand the idea of modesty, but so far there doesn't seem to be any clear-cut rules on how people should dress (Better to talk about UAE dress code than to rant and rave, May 15). That leaves it up to an individual's own choice.
How about being more positive about what people can wear to look stylish and nice that is in line with the modesty values? Also, it’s difficult to say “dress modestly in the shopping malls” when the stores sell “immodest” things.
Chris Reid, Dubai
I believe it is also the responsibility of hotels to inform their guests about the sensitivities of this place. Information is key.
Stacey Russell, Abu Dhabi
I agree with what the writer has said. My husband and I once saw a scantily-clothed woman in Mall of the Emirates. We informed the mall security and they called the police to deal with her.
I think this is the way we should deal with this matter, instead of embarrassing yourself and others. These issues must be handled professionally.
Abeer Al Nowais, Dubai
Tip car cleaners generously
With reference to your story Car washers always on target (May 16), we must remember to tip them more generously when our car is washed. Thanks for highlighting this.
Erin Watson-Lynn, Abu Dhabi
Please tip your taxi driver, car washer, waitress and other service workers. It costs you hardly anything and means a lot to them.
If you made it through this article you know how much these workers owe, how little they’re paid, and in what conditions they work.
Please help these service workers help their families and pay their debts.
Marian Lawhit, Abu Dhabi
This is very sad to read. I avoid the car washers most of the time as they do not have water. That said, we must try to help them by tipping them generously.
