Why is Dubai Just A Tourist Trap

<p>Alright, I&rsquo;ll admit, I was swept off my feet the first time I strolled along the Marina, sipping on a&nbsp;<em>$10 latte</em>&nbsp;while ogling at the world&rsquo;s tallest building &mdash; the Burj Khalifa. But then reality hits you harder than your morning alarm on a Monday. The cost of living in Dubai is astronomical. A fancy meal at a top-end restaurant? You&rsquo;re shelling out a significant chunk of your paycheck.</p> <p>Did I mention the &ldquo;gold&rdquo; ATMs? Yeah, you heard it right. An ATM that dispenses gold. It&rsquo;s like Dubai took the term &lsquo;cash rich&rsquo; literally. It&rsquo;s intriguing, it&rsquo;s flashy but do we really need it? Unless you&rsquo;re Scrooge McDuck, the answer is probably no.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/digital-global-traveler/why-is-dubai-just-a-tourist-trap-ef7ff1847cbc"><strong>Learn More</strong></a></p>
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