The Middle East: A Divided World of Wealth and Warfare
Opulence in the Gulf contrasts sharply with the suffering in Gaza and Lebanon, revealing deep inequalities within the Middle East.
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The Middle East is a region characterised by glaring disparities. On one end, the Gulf countries?Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain ? are shining examples of modern wealth and luxury. These cities have transformed into playgrounds for the rich, where opulence is the norm.
High-end brunches can cost between USD 400 and USD 1, 700 per person, and it’s common to see luxury cars, including Rolls Royces and Lamborghinis, parked outside lavish hotels. The skyline is dominated by skyscrapers and architectural wonders, each vying for attention and status.
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This glittering façade attracts tourists and investors from around the globe, who come to experience the luxury life. Shopping malls boast designer boutiques, while extravagant events and festivals celebrate wealth and excess. From indoor ski slopes in Dubai to the world?s tallest building in Abu Dhabi, these nations showcase their power and ambition through grandiose projects. However, beneath this glimmering surface lies a stark contrast?a world of suffering and conflict.
Just a short distance away, Gaza is embroiled in a humanitarian crisis. For its residents, life is a dai...
The post The Middle East: A Divided World of Wealth and Warfare appeared first on LUXUO.
The Middle East is a region characterised by glaring disparities. On one end, the Gulf countries?Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain ? are shining examples of modern wealth and luxury. These cities have transformed into playgrounds for the rich, where opulence is the norm.
High-end brunches can cost between USD 400 and USD 1, 700 per person, and it’s common to see luxury cars, including Rolls Royces and Lamborghinis, parked outside lavish hotels. The skyline is dominated by skyscrapers and architectural wonders, each vying for attention and status.
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This glittering façade attracts tourists and investors from around the globe, who come to experience the luxury life. Shopping malls boast designer boutiques, while extravagant events and festivals celebrate wealth and excess. From indoor ski slopes in Dubai to the world?s tallest building in Abu Dhabi, these nations showcase their power and ambition through grandiose projects. However, beneath this glimmering surface lies a stark contrast?a world of suffering and conflict.
Just a short distance away, Gaza is embroiled in a humanitarian crisis. For its residents, life is a dai...
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