I didn't see what the OP originally wrote! Wonder why the deleted it :thinking:
You're right though Tallybalt, I think abundance of job opportunities is a huge attraction... But of course, and unfortunately, this is only the case for some individuals.
Many (most?) young people are attracted to Dubai because Dubai has cleverly marketed itself abroad as a fun place where life is one big never-ending party. And the reality on ground isn't quite too far from the truth either. Endless bars, beaches, boozing, clubs, brunches, all fuel the party mentality of Dubai. All the fancy shops and cars and restaurants and hotels and resorts do drive the image that Dubai is a playland. The quiet tolerance of prostitution also fits in with this image for some people. And Dubai makes a pretty profit off of it.
Others are attracted to Dubai because the city sells itself as a place with many job opportunities and where salaries are high and there's no income tax.
There's no question that the perception of Dubai as a land of easy living and easy money and even easy morals is a big attraction to many. Others come out here because work brought them here, others come because they want to try living overseas (anywhere) for a few years and Dubai is one of the easiest places to become an expat. Others come (and stay) because it's a great hub for travelling and they love the outdoor activities and sunny weather year-round.
Edit: the original post was deleted and I was responding to it.
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