I flew to Dubai and came back with something better than romance — perspective

A Journey to Dubai

I flew to Dubai and came back with something better than romance — perspective.

I didn’t go to Dubai to find myself, but to meet someone after three months of half-flirty, half-philosophical WhatsApp messages.

“I can’t catch feelings over text — we’ll have to meet in person.”

I booked a week at Atlantis The Royal, a hotel that looks like it was designed by a Bond villain with a skincare routine, hoping for both a holiday and a chance to see if we had chemistry.

Author's summary: A trip to Dubai brings unexpected perspective.

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London Evening Standard London Evening Standard — 2025-10-14

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