Dubai. What associations do you have with this city? Oil, wealth, luxury, sun, heat, skyscrapers, parties... But is life so cloudless in the city of dreams? Blogger and journalist Alina Mustafina lived in Dubai for 4 years and is ready to answer this question. The book contains real stories of Dubai expats, most of whom still live and work in Dubai. Russians, Ukrainians, Kazakhs, Turks, Egyptians and many others come here to start a new life. You will learn how Arabs and foreigners live in the Emirates, and you will also find practical tips on finding a job in Dubai and life hacks that will help you adapt to another country. Dubai is the center of the emirate of the same name, the city of the tallest and most expensive skyscrapers, the largest shopping centers, as well as the richest people in the world. Just 30 years ago, the site of the city was a desert. Everything changed thanks to the oil that was found here in the late 60s of the last century. It is now one of the richest cities in the world, attracting money and investment, as well as many people in search of a better life. The author of the book, Alina Mustafina, lived in Dubai for 4 years and can say for sure: “Is it so easy to fit into the oriental fairy tale that Dubai offers? – How to take your place in the sun and not lose it? – And what difficulties arise when moving to the Emirates? The publishing layout of the book is saved in PDF A4 format.