Since its opening in 1996, the Buddha Bar-Dubai has always been surrounded by controversy. First it was the loud music, then the alleged giant statue not being of Buddha himself. But now there is news on the place being haunted.
"I've been a regular since the last 4 years," says 12 year old Jameel Malik, who asked not to be named. "I know there is definitely something wrong with that place now" he said, "it's just the vibe, man! There is something spooky."
The owners, however, have another story. "Look, we're a bar, OK?" confirms Anoop V., boyfriend of the owner's sister's daughter-in-law. "People come here, they have a little too much to drink, and suddenly they see things. Woah! WTF was that?" he asked, alarmed, as we left him in a state of shock.
"I've seen it with my own two eyes!" says 36 year old Lachu, popularly known as 'Hero' among friends and family. "You go in there and just wait and see. I don't drink and I still saw it. That statue of Buddha moved and he went "shhh!" and the music system stopped!" Having said this, Hero immediately asked for the payment he was promised.
Hero's comments could be ignored, however, it was in-line with many similar stories being whispered by Buddha Bar regulars.
"Sure, it's possible," says Professor Patta Hai Meinu from the University of Research Studies. "Buddha was not big on music, and especially this new-age music. I think it would annoy anyone."
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