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- Also Read Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: The man who ruled over Iran with an iron fist "Oh my God … this is the view from my balcony," influencer Hofit Golan said, her voice trembling as she filmed smoke rising near the Palm Jumeirah- the man-made island emblematic of Dubai's luxury and serenity.
- "This is in front of my home.
- Oh my God," she repeated to her millions of followers.
- For decades, Dubai has been regarded as a safe haven in a volatile region- a refuge for Arabs fleeing conflict and for Western expatriates drawn by low taxes, security and a predictable lifestyle.
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