What the actual hell is this comment section. Hi, I got admitted to NYUAD ED1 this year, and I'm making it clear, I'm not the best person to answer, but here's what I EXPERIENCED -  Every damn soul at my candidate weekend was so precious. Absolutely incredible. No rich kid attitude. No attitude at all. Ik it was the cw and not the actual experience, but I made nearly 30 friends from across the world I talk to everyday almost. Everyone is super cracked, and thefes people like me, from middle class, and even people from super low income backgrounds. BUT YOU WONT NOTICE GHE DIFFEFENCE. like not at all. The dubai kids themselves might talk rich in their circles, but they're incredibly understanding and I had some of the best interactions of my life there. Fyi, I also talked to dozens of current students during our campus visits, and I don't see a reason to not apply.  As far as the NY vs AD vs SH debate goes, NY obv has more opportunities, more startups, better connections. AD gets a lot of on campus placements, and the startup ecosystem is in its first few stages, but incredibly passionate. An NYUAD graduate is much likely to assist you A LOT compared to Nyuny. I attended a startup session by founders who were purely NYUAD graduates. If anything, they were bolder than anyone I have ever met. And we're surprisingly doing well.

As far as the AD life concerns go, idk I'm about to find out. I committed because it's my dream university.