For years, Dubai sold the dream: sunshine, safety, luxury, and 0% income tax. But what happens when geopolitical reality crashes into that dream? In today’s episode, I share a conversation about living in the UAE, why I chose to leave years before the current conflict escalated, and what today’s instability reveals about the risks many expats ignore until it’s too late.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

Tune in as I explain why I left Dubai years before the current conflict with Iran escalated
Listen in on our discussion about whether low taxes and luxury living are enough when regional stability starts to break down
Learn why food security, water independence, and geopolitical stability matter more than most expats realize
Hear us discuss whether the “Dubai Dream” can fully recover after the war

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