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Nov 2024
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Why young Brits are turning to Dubai

THE TIMES
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As inquiries about relocating to the Emirati city from the UK have risen four-fold in the past five years; what does its allure say about life back home?

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Further reading: Dubai’s allure to UK youth should raise alarm

  • https://www.thetimes.com/comment/columnists/article/allure-dubai-uk-youth-raise-alarm-xq7s8d8sg

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk

Guest: Will Lloyd, reporter at The Sunday Times.

Host: Luke Jones.

Photo: Getty images.


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