Living in Dubai. Setting the Record Straight

Living in Dubai: Setting the Record Straight is a candid, insightful, and deeply personal journey through one of the world’s most wonderful but also misunderstood cities in the world - Dubai. Written through the eyes of an expat, this book goes beyond the glossy skyline and luxury headlines to reveal the real heartbeat of Dubai—its people, culture, and lifestyle.

In a world where Dubai is often doubted, envied, or misjudged for being too clean, too safe, or too wealthy, this book sets out to challenge the myths and answer the questions so many people have. Why do so many choose to live here? What’s it really like day-to-day? Is there more to Dubai than shopping malls, skyscrapers, parties and business?

With honesty, warmth, and a touch of sarcasm, the author shares her own expat journey, painting a genuine picture of life in the UAE—from cultural nuances to social expectations, from surprising freedoms to the hidden beauty of everyday life. Although one of the Chapters is dedicated to things to visit while visiting the UAE or just Dubai, it's not a tourist guide, but a true story of gratitude, discovery, adaptation, and admiration.

Whether you're considering a move, curious about life in the Middle East, or simply looking to better understand a place often judged, the book offers a fresh, grounded, and inspiring perspective. This is Dubai, seen not from the outside, but from someone who calls it home away from home for many years.