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Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: The kingdom trumps the King

Feb 21, 2025 01:42 PM IST

Rich Indians are ditching London for safer Dubai. Eat out. Indians are driving the food scene, keeping the dirhams flowing

Around 15 years ago, when rich Indians began shifting to Dubai, the joke was that the really rich guys went to London and enjoyed the non-Dom tax benefits available to expat millionaires. The not-so-rich fat cats were the ones who went to Dubai because life there was cheaper than in London.

Dubai has earned the reputation of being one of the safest cities in the world. (SHUTTERSTOCK)
Dubai has earned the reputation of being one of the safest cities in the world. (SHUTTERSTOCK)
London is full of purse-snatchers and pickpockets. (ADOBE STOCK)
London is full of purse-snatchers and pickpockets. (ADOBE STOCK)
The Taj Exotica is one of three Taj hotels in Dubai.
The Taj Exotica is one of three Taj hotels in Dubai.
MiMi Mei Fair serves authentic Chinese fare.
MiMi Mei Fair serves authentic Chinese fare.
Superstar chef Himanshu Saini runs Tresind Studio in Dubai.
Superstar chef Himanshu Saini runs Tresind Studio in Dubai.
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