I'm writing to convey my disgust and horror at an event that happened last night. I was punched whilst waiting for a ride at Wild Wadi.



Long story short, this woman demanded my friend hand over the bodyboard (which my friend had picked up from the end of the ride), and when my friend refused, she started swearing at us, called us "english whores'' and told us to "go back to your own country''



Now I have been in the UAE only a short time and have been told that the Arab people are incredibly polite and tolerant. I have been nothing but respectful to the culture since I arrived and always make sure that I am modest, polite and patient.



To be faced with this horrible woman and to be on the end of her insults and threats was something I didn't ever expect to have to deal with in a place such as Dubai.



Not only was this woman incredibly racist, but she swore at us and then, as she walked past me stepped on my food deliberately. I pushed her off my foot and away from me - to which she took two steps, turned around and punched me in the face.



I wanted to go to the police, but the last thing I wanted to do was be in a cell for the night. The other woman baited me, and told me to call the police - which instantly triggered alarm bells in my head. Did she have family in the police? Would I be heard or simply dismissed as a stupid expat? I didn't need much more convincing to leave the park and just go to bed.



This woman is a regular customer at Wild Wadi - I asked Wild Wadi management to ban her from the park. They refused.



My time in Dubai has been ruined.