Missiles In The Headlines, Brunch In The Malls

Defcon 4 in Dubai

Strange place to watch a geopolitical flare-up. Missiles in the headlines, emergency alerts on phones, yet restaurants are full, malls are packed and traffic looks exactly the same.

Dubai offers an unusual vantage point when geopolitical tensions suddenly spike in the region. Despite the steady flow of alerts and geopolitical headlines, daily life on the ground appears remarkably normal.