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As the owner of a little place on the Isle of Wight, I should declare an interest. Some 80 per cent of properties in my seaside village are second homes, making it difficult for local shops to survive the winter.

— Isabel Oakeshott

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One thing Brits love about this place is the leadership, in the broadest sense of the word. Of course, it's not a democracy, so those in charge can do what they want, but the vision and ability to make things happen is stunning.

Here's another thing: with no safety net (there is no welfare system for incomers) everyone is hustling: seeking the next deal or gap in the market. Some may sneer, but that's how I want my kids to grow up: enterprising, self-reliant and international in outlook.

Just what is it about Dubai that is so triggering for some folk, especially lefties? They can't seem to understand why so many Brits would choose to live in a place where the sun shines all the time and there's no risk of being randomly stabbed.

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