Dubai is not a perfect place that only the wealthy can afford to live. Of course, there are homeless in Dubai. Despite Dubai’s global perception, where only the rich can live, some people live in poverty. A significant percentage of the population are still living in poverty—It reaches 20%. The percentage is very alarming, mainly when Dubai is marketed as a wealthy nation. Yet, few homeless people are living in Dubai. The reason is that the government does not permit them to continue living there. They are regarded as non-nationals and are push away from the area. Remember, there are more immigrants than Emiratis in Dubai. Most of them are applying for visas to stay and continue living. Once the government found out that you are homeless, you will be not be given another chance to renew your permit. In Dubai, being homeless is one of the fastest ways to get rejected. Thus, you cannot afford to be homeless in Dubai. So, it is up to you to work and earn a living to stay in this fancy place. Yet, despite this, the government has programs for those living in poverty. They can receive financial aid, given that they were able to comply with the requirements. Dubai is a paradise. It is a haven for the rich and the wealthy. The government has programmed it this way to be able to attract wealthy retirees. Since the oil reserve is not enough for massive growth, other measures were implemented. Abu Dhabi is getting more prosperous due to the oil industry. Dubai, on the other side, is gaining economic wealth from trade and tourism. The government’s plan to invest in infrastructure and port development paid off. You can see that Dubai’s affluent neighborhood, Abu Dhabi, in particular, spend money in Dubai. It is due to lax government regulation and exclusive shopping centers and destinations. Dubai may not have enough oil reserves, but its spending economy is truly a great advantage. Its neighbors’ wealth is transferred to Dubai because no one wants not to spend in this paradise.