For Britons looking to move abroad, Dubai has become an extremely popular option.
Indeed, according to John Mason International Movers, there has been an astronomical 420 per cent increase over the last five years in enquiries from British nationals wanting to relocate to the UAE.
And it's not hard to see why; the UAE city enjoys year-round sunshine, tax-free income, major employment opportunities, and a high-quality - often glitzy - lifestyle.
Cora Fraser, a 31-year-old teacher from Scotland, has been speaking exclusively to GB News about her decision to move to Dubai five years ago. She has thoroughly enjoyed her experience and would definitely recommend it to others.
'The fake side of Dubai you see on TV, you can really get that'
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Praising the UAE city, Cora revealed the "best thing" about living in the expat hotspot - and it's a far cry from the UK.
She also shared how she settled into her new life, explaining why her specific situation meant an almost guaranteed "ready-made group of friends".
But no place is perfect and moving to the Middle East has not come without challenges. Indeed, the expat spoke candidly about why she "wants to go home" and what she misses most about the UK.
As well as being far away from her family and feeling like she could be more fulfilled teaching back home, Cora has found that some aspects of Dubai can be rather superficial.
Asked to name a major difference between life in the UAE city and life at home, Cora emphasised that Dubai has sunshine and convenience in spades.
"But I think you have to be a bit careful where you go sometimes because - and I suppose you can have this anywhere you go - there are a lot of people I might not want to hang out with.
"The fake side of Dubai you see on TV, you can really get that. You just have to be careful to avoid it, whereas you're less likely to bump into that in the UK."
The UAE has become a hub for cosmetic procedures, and Cora revealed there are plenty of people in Dubai who have undergone cosmetic surgeries.
Dubai is also popular among people who place great emphasis on "money" and kit themselves out in "head-to-toe Gucci".
The expat explained that "dramatic, extreme, in-your-face, flashy sort of money" is not uncommon.
However, Cora has managed to mostly escape this "fake" side to Dubai because of her line of work.
She said: "I'm quite lucky because I'm a teacher and most of the people I meet are quite normal and down-to-earth.
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31-year-old teacher Cora Fraser started a new life in Dubai five years ago
Cora Fraser"But you can sometimes bump into people in these circles and think, 'Woah, you're a bit crazy'.
"And there's a lot of it - people buying Ferraris and renting them for a day but they can't afford it."
For those looking to move a little closer to home, Spain is an exceptionally popular option among British expats.
Alastair Johnson, who lives just outside Barcelona in Sitges, revealed why it's the ideal destination for those in their 50s and 60s.
