The social system here is a bit weird. Even aside from the fact that Emirati ladies have to conceal themselves under curtains (FYI: there's a female beauty centre in Madinat Zayed). Emiratis only make up about 20% of the population, a fair chunk of the remaining 80% is foreign professionals but for anything that actually needs to be done, proper work, there's an ex-pat underclass of Sri Lankan, Filipino and Indian house elves.
They drive the taxis, sell your food, clean you room, pump your petrol all the time wearing degrading uniforms. If you're in a meeting there's a bell you ring and a Sri Lankan guy in a waistcoat earning sub-minimum wage comes along and pours a coffee for you. Well done society, well done.
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