Dubai Dreams : The Rough Road To Riches

The book traces the lives of these poor migrants in search of their pot of gold. Exploited at every turn, the author’s low-key style highlights their plight and how easy it is even for simple, honest men to turn to crime in desperation. The book lifts the lid off the lives of blue-collar workers in the Middle East. It captures the humour and pathos of the sweltering classes in thankless, low-paid jobs. Here is a rare insight into the lives of taxi drivers who keep the transport system of Dubai well-oiled. As the traffic rolls on, the world fails to take note of their pain and suffering.

An international journalist, editor and author, SHAMLAL PURI, has worked with the media as a professional journalist and photographer in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East in a career spanning over 30 years.