LOL! So true :-)
They have a tendency of doing everything bigger and with more grandeur. I have never personally been to Dubai but over the years have come to know it from countless friends and relatives. I lived in France for a year and I visited Paris a few times. Yet I'll say that I know Dubai better than Paris.
For me it has to more with getting to know that heart of the place than the buildings.
They have made more efforts in making a name for the city in the desert than most cities do. That shows in the architecture of the city and sometimes it even comes of as a little 'too much'. Still I think the mixture of Emirati and subcontinental cultures more than makes up for it. In fact it probably could be one of the nicest things there.
Absolutely love your comment! But, I have to disagree with the fact that Dubai is better than Paris. These two cities are very distinctive and unique in its own way. However, I guess it's very much depending on a person's view. Anyway, wishing you all the best and hopefully, you'll make it there soon :)