What makes Dubai such an expensive city?

Real estate is certainly the biggest factor, in my opinion. Quora User has it correct when he says owners sit on their properties, indifferent to market changes. It's created a massive bubble. read more

Dubai is a beautiful city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates. It is known for multifarious tourist attractions, luxury shopping, thriving economy and ultramodern architecture including famous skyscrapers. The living cost in Dubai is expensive but it is not as expensive as living in London or New York. read more

The Dubai Metro is very cheap and definitely worth taking. For about 8 AED I got from the airport to the Dubai Mall in the city center in an air-conditioned, clean, and modern train. Compared to the standards of trains in some alpha world cities such as Paris or New York, Dubai’s metro was not only cheaper but more luxurious. read more