This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation and emails with Victoria Blinova, 30, about living in Dubai and moving to London. The below has been edited for length and clarity. I grew up in Cyprus ...

Dubai is known for its tall buildings, huge malls and modern city life. But for one Indian woman visiting the city for the first time, the people around her became more interesting than the sights.

My daughter was born in Dubai this year. That fact alone has changed how I think about this city more than anything else in my five years here. What started as a base of operations has become a place ...

In Dubai, Abhishek, an Indian national, captured a compelling video that showcased excellent traffic manners at a crucial ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Victoria Blinova worked in Dubai for four years at a boutique marketing firm and Nestlé. She grew up in Cyprus and moved to the ...

Victoria Blinova worked in Dubai for four years at a boutique marketing firm and Nestlé. She grew up in Cyprus and moved to the UAE in 2013 to attend NYU Abu Dhabi. Expats don't pay taxes, but Blinova ...