An Indian woman living in Dubai has shared a video showing what she described as the lesser seen reality behind the city’s glamorous image.
Taking to Instagram, the woman named Keerthana.L posted a clip from her kitchen and spoke about the everyday struggles many people face while living abroad.
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In the video, she said that many people assume life in Dubai is always luxurious, comfortable and picture perfect. However, she explained that the reality can be very different for those trying to manage work, household responsibilities and daily challenges away from home.
‘Dubai life is not easy as you think’
Speaking in the video, the woman said, “Many of you think we live a luxurious life here in Dubai. See, this is the kitchen. I also did in my previous video that water is coming out from the washing machine, and it's been more than a week. People have not cleaned it, and we are hungry again. We have to eat our food. You see here? This is the kitchen. Dubai life is not easy as you think. We struggle. And... yes guys, I just wanted to make a video on it so you'll get a view of how our life looks in Dubai.”
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Caption struck a chord
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Caption struck a chord
{{/usCountry}}The video was shared with a caption that read, “What you see in Dubai isn’t always real. Behind the glam, every person is living a different story. For some, it’s effortless… for others, it’s a silent hustle. Same city, different lives — don’t compare your chapter.”
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Watch the clip here:
Internet reacts
The post soon caught the attention of social media users, with many saying that the video reflected the reality of several Indians and other expats living in the UAE. Some users also appreciated her for speaking honestly about the difficulties that often remain hidden behind the image of a high paying foreign lifestyle.
One user wrote, “People only see the Dubai skyline, not the struggle behind closed doors.” Another said, “This is the truth for many expats, life abroad is not always easy.” A third commented, “Thank you for showing the real side, not everyone lives a luxury life there.” Another user added, “Social media has made people believe that moving abroad means instant success.”
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