Meant to be moving to Dubai in 4 weeks

And so that's OK then?

I would do almost anything not to go there, even fleetingly and even before this latest development. If all her friends do I find that very odd. What on earth for? It sounds appalling. And dangerous.

But they are both facing the consequences of their actions. We are very far from perfect, but as countries go in this regard, were pretty good.

I’m quite surprised with the attitude on this thread when it comes to Middle Eastern politics and values differing from western culture.

Yet, if anyone says this about immigrants and worries of terrorist fractions living in the UK, it’s met with accusations of racism. Just an observation.

I'd speak to the employer in Dubai and if you're still employed where you are, speak to them. Could you reverse your resignation?

What's happened is completely nuts. Iran attacking Dubai and Abu Dhabi will bring them nothing but bad.

The West's interference in the Middle East has caused all of the tragedies we see now alongside the Middle East nations not being strong in managing tyranny. I'm just thankful Starmer vetoed the use of USA military bases in the UK for the attack on Iran.

Darwin award incoming

Something like that.

Certainly if you fly along the southern side of the Gulf then when overhead Dubai in daylight and in clear weather the Iranian coastline is clearly visible not far off to the right or left, depending which way you are going....

I wouldn’t go to that region of the world for all the tea in China.

I’ve said yabu because I can’t believe you’ve arranged to go and live in a place without even looking at a map and it’s come as a surprise to you that it is not as safe as people like to pretend.

OP, pls dont be this naive when moving to another country. I moved to the UK from Northern Europe and it was hard, really really hard. I think you need to do a bit more research into culture other than supermarkets on Google Maps...

You didn’t know how close it was to Iran!! Ok well maybe you need to actually research places you’re taking your family to!

YABU to want to move to somewhere with poor human rights and built by slaves.

YA also BU for planning to move somewhere when you don’t even know where it is 🤦‍♀️

So that’s OK then!!

I wouldn't call Isabel Oakeshott, Kate Ferdinand or Jo Malone left leaning. To name a few who moved to Dubai and sing its praises.

Yes, I know that. I just didn't realise that makes it all OK.

Oh please, yes it was seen as a very problematic and potentially dangerous country by many of us - look at threads re Dubai going back a long time on here, this should be a very strong warning for people to do research about things rather than having their heads turned by superficial glitz

The OP should be aware now of the many issues Dubai faces, so even if the bombing stops they will hopefully realise it’s not a good move anyway,

The problem is Dubai and parts of the middle east have been really glamorised now so everyone wants to move there.

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OP - Dubai is ''so near'' to Iran that people used to do ''visa runs'' there - i.e there and back in same day (had to go out of UAE for new visa) . Or you could/can go to Oman instead - the border - also there and back in one day.

Yes that's how it is in most of the middle east.

Dubai is metaphorically a house of cards built on the sewage of slavery and exploitation, so you're not missing much.

But the Iranians aren't attacking Dubai by driving 1000 miles through three counties, are they?

They're lobbing missiles by the direct route over the Persian Gulf. I'd be surprised if it was 150 miles

There’s a serious serious issue amongst certain demographics (mainly left leaning women) about understanding what theyre fighting for and against

I completely understand why you’re worried. You’ve had a huge move to organise — of course you’ve been focused on the practical stuff! The people saying “you should have known” or sidetracking the conversation into a wider debate about human rights aren’t being very helpful (or realistic) to your situation right now.
Until very recently, the UAE wasn’t seen as any more dangerous than somewhere like London (some would argue much safer due to low crime rates!). Yes, it’s close to Iran, but Iran’s capital Tehran is over 1,000 km from Dubai.

For now, I’d try to sit tight. This is all very new and no one - including governments - really knows how it’s going to play out. In a week or two things will probably look a lot clearer. The good news is that you have 4 weeks - a heck of a lot can change in that time, for better or for worse. You don’t need to decide anything just yet.

Maybe just keep an eye on the news and think through a couple of contingency plans so you feel a bit more in control; for example if you postpone, do you have somewhere to stay if needed?

And remember, your husband’s employer won’t (and can’t) send you out if it’s genuinely unsafe; they will have a duty of care to him and to his family.

Ooh I was wondering if that would happen and it has. Can’t say I’m losing sleep over it.