Six years in Dubai: Why this UK expat loved it — and the surprising reason he left

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Six years in Dubai: Why this UK expat loved it — and the surprising reason he left

Tuesday 21st October 2025, 4:30PM

A reflective Quora post by a long-term Dubai resident has reignited debate on expatriate life in the UAE. The author, a UK-based molecular biologist, described the country’s safety, diversity, and opportunity, but also its limits. He left after six years, citing visa restrictions, rising costs, stalled career growth, and one striking admission: “cheap labour makes you lazy.”

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