10. The Hidden Cost of Extravagance
Behind every skyline selfie and gold cappuccino, Dubai’s glitter hides shadows.
Many of the city’s record-breaking marvels were built by migrant workers, often living in harsh conditions. Documentaries and human rights groups have spotlighted the labor that fuels the luxury.
It’s a conversation worth having: the city’s beauty dazzles, but its story is more complex than the Instagram highlight reel.
“Dubai is breathtaking, but it’s built on the backs of unseen heroes,” one journalist noted.
Dubai isn’t just a destination; it’s a statement. It’s where the impossible becomes normal, and the normal gets upgraded — preferably in gold.
From snow domes in deserts to underwater bedrooms, the city turns every whim into architecture. Whether you admire its ambition or question its excess, one thing’s certain — you’ll never forget what you’ve seen.
And if you think this list is over the top — well, so is Dubai.