As a revolution was unfolding in Tunisia, James Zogby could still be found promoting his favorite “Shakes” in the Gulf:
“The 21st century has seen something of a reputation flip for a few of the small emirates in the Arabian Peninsula, particularly Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Qatar. Once sandy flyovers that barely registered on the radars of the jetsetter crowd, these tiny states had become something of an ultra-luxury must-see in the early 2000s, especially the former two; opulent Meccas of materialism, as it were, of baroque proportions, offering fantastic (and fantastically expensive) choices of seven-star hotels, European couture, and decadent, leisurely activities (indoor skiing, anyone?) all amidst the heady exoticism of the Arabian gulf.“
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