In the words of Tupac, you got to be there to know it.
Moving to Dubai is like starting at a new school.
Every conversation starts with, "Where have you come from and what are you doing here?" And with expats making up an estimated 92% of the city's population, it's not surprising.
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You've never been so ashamed to be a monoglot.
Conversations standardly take place in at least four languages, and your friendship group looks like the UN General Assembly. So really, it's a win.
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But you can speak Expat Essential Arabic™.
And have convinced yourself that so long as you've got "khalas," "yalla" and "insha'Allah," you're good to go.
Your friends at home thinking you live a life of luxury on your tax-free salary.
They don't need to see you weeping into your bank account as you sign a cheque for six months' rent.
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