Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so
Dubai has been seen as a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested.
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""If anything, the way the situation has been handled makes me feel more secure.""
— Stephanie Baker , Other
""This is the first time we are seeing something like this.""
— Eti Bhasin , Other
""The authorities are doing enough for us to stay and make us feel safe, but we also feel unsettled.""
— Adam Callow , Other
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Dubai has been seen as a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested.
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