Ex-England international footballer Jonjo Shelvey says he will not return to 'going downhill' Britain because he now feels life is safer for his children in Dubai. He added: 'I see it as like I've moved my children out here and my wife and they love it here. 'My brother earns more working in a hotel in London, so it was never about coming here for the money.' A McDonalds meal is roughly the same, at £8 in London compared to £7.65 in Dubai. However, internet access is significantly more in the UAE, with a minimum 60 mbps connection with unlimited data costing £80.97 in Dubai or £31.53 in London.

Source: Daily Mail February 26, 2026 13:47 UTC