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Over the past five years, there's been a significant surge in the number of Brits packing their bags and heading over to Dubai. The allure of tax-free income, job opportunities, and an elevated standard of living are just some of the factors contributing to this trend.

With these factors on offer, it's no surprise that the figure of Brits who now call Dubai home has doubled to 240,000 since 2010, according to the Middle East Monitor.

Among those who've made the move is Nikki Cowell, a 29-year-old estate agent, who was drawn not only by the financial benefits and year-round sunshine, but also by a deeply personal reason.

Speaking to The Times , she revealed: "As a woman, [safety] was the most important thing. I was attacked in Manchester late at night when I was 18, and

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