Dubai has emerged as a haven for wealthy Russians fleeing the impact of Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine.
According to the BBC, business leaders have reported that Russian billionaires and entrepreneurs have been arriving in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in unprecedented numbers.
The report said property purchases in Dubai by Russians surged by 67% in the first three months of 2022.
The UAE has not put sanctions on Russia or criticised its invasion of Ukraine.
It is also providing visas to non-sanctioned Russians while many Western countries have restricted them.