Should you aspire to the influencer life? Dubai has become a safe haven for content creators. But war in the Middle East has punctured the City of Gold's reputation for security.
Missiles threaten the Dubai lifestyle
Digital dreamers: As the "influencer capital of the world" faces its first major security crisis, content creators are fighting to protect the glossy image of a city that offers them unparalleled luxury. Glossary
Dubai - A city in the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East. It is known for its ultramodern architecture, nightlife and shopping and is home to many Europeans.
Drone - A small flying machine.
Touts - To promote or praise something persistently in order to attract people to it.
Expatriates - People who live outside of their native country (often shortened to "expats").
Outpost - A small, distant settlement or military camp located far away from the main centres of population.
Income tax - A tax you pay on the money you earn as an individual. It is a huge source of income for most governments.
Visa - An official document permitting someone to legally enter and stay in a country.
Human rights - The basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death. They apply regardless of where you are from, what you believe or how you choose to live your life. Some have called for animals and even natural phenomena like rivers to have some form of human rights.
Rebuffed - To have successfully fought off, repelled, or driven back an attack.
