Emma said that the vast majority of people she knows in Dubai - including influencers - still work regular Monday to Friday jobs and commute to work.
Dubai is seen attractive thanks to factors such as tax-free income and high-end restaurants (stock image).
Luxury restaurants are a major draw in Dubai, including this one near Burj Khalifa Lake.
Viewers soon rushed to the comments to share their own experiences of living in Dubai, with some branding it 'hell' and a 'dump'.
Thousands of Brits have ditched the UK for sunnier climes in Dubai - drawn by the promise of luxury living and city glamour.