I was an expat working in Dubai for 4 years. The culture of splurging on luxuries made saving harder than I expected.

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Victoria Blinova on a yacht.
Victoria Blinova left Dubai in 2021 after four years of working in the emirate.

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Want to get into the AI industry? Head to Abu Dhabi.

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The United Arab Emirates is on a mission to become an AI powerhouse.

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I moved to Dubai for a dream job and loved the glamorous life. Eventually, it took a toll.

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Jessika Ros Malic on an Atlantis boat in Dubai.
Jessika Roso Malic lived in Dubai for seven years before returning home to Phoenix.

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Emirates has placed a fresh order for Boeing freight planes, just days after its chairman criticized ongoing delivery delays

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Emirates Boeing 777-200LR.
An Emirates Boeing 777-200LR. Emirates has over 260 of the 777X on order.

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I moved from Dubai to the US. Here are 5 things I miss and 5 I love about my new home.

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New York City skyline, an image of the author, and a photo of Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
Living in New York City has been a great experience, but I miss the familiarity and comfort of the people and places I grew up with.

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The creator of the viral Dubai chocolate bar says it's changed her life. After tracking down 3 different versions in NYC, I understand why.

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A pistachio and kataifi-filled chocolate.
The viral Dubai chocolate bar uses kataifi, shredded phyllo pastry, and creamy pistachios.

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Execs want to be digital nomads, too. Here are 10 destinations that have what they're looking for.

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An aerial view of the Dubai Skyline during a foggy morning. Skyscrapers emerge from fog against a blue sky.
Dubai ranked as the top destination for executive digital nomads in Savills Executive Nomad Index.

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I moved from Washington, DC to Dubai with 2 young kids. I'm a better version of myself here.

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A freak accident prompted Kiran Ali and her family to relocate to Dubai.

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I'm an American who visited Dubai for the first time. Here are 11 things I wish I knew before I went.

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The writer wears a traditional abaya at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque; View of Dubai skyline
I learned quite a few things when I visited Dubai.

Rachel Dube

I moved from Dallas to Dubai with my husband and 3 kids. It's surprisingly similar to the US.

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Katie Miller moved with her husband and children from Dallas to Dubai in May.

Katie Miller

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