The UAE deserves more study.

It is technocapitalist.
And a top location for global investors.

It’s truly a nation of immigrants.
Less than 15% Emirati, >85% foreign.

It’s in hypergrowth.
From 75k to ~10M people in 75 years.

It’s like a Mars colony.
Built a metropolis from nothing. 

Very impressive place.

Yet air pollution levels are someyimes above those of big cities in Asia and most foreigners will never be able to secure a "permanent" status in the country. But impressive in many respects true