Deserted Dubai: Sun loungers, beaches and pools sit empty as the Emirates exodus continues and expats vow to leave and never return in wake of Iran war

Once a tax-free haven attracting social media stars and Brits seeking warm weather and crime-free streets, Dubai's crafted image has been shattered and some residents fear it's 'finished'.

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Mar 13, 2026 - 11:03
Deserted Dubai: Sun loungers, beaches and pools sit empty as the Emirates exodus continues and expats vow to leave and never return in wake of Iran war
Once a tax-free haven attracting social media stars and Brits seeking warm weather and crime-free streets, Dubai's crafted image has been shattered and some residents fear it's 'finished'.
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