💨 Abstract

Dubai, known for luxury properties, is evicting low-paid migrant workers living in illegally sub-divided apartments, deemed fire hazards following a recent blaze. Workers, like Hesham, live in crowded, unsafe conditions due to high rents and low wages. The crackdown leaves many homeless or fearful, with few affordable housing options. Dubai's boom exacerbates the issue, with high-end housing dominating the market. The government emphasizes safety but offers no solutions for displaced workers.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff