In Dubai’s elite circles, a tutor’s job is far from ordinary. Business Insider‘s recent expose sheds light on the extraordinary perks and pressures faced by educators catering to the city’s wealthiest families.

From yacht trips along the Italian coast to staggering yearly bonuses exceeding Dhs73,000, the life of a tutor in Dubai’s elite circles is anything but typical. But amidst the glitz and glamour, a darker side emerges.

Reports reveal instances where tutors are offered hefty sums, like Dhs11,000, to complete students’ homework. Parents engage in bidding wars to secure priority sessions, blurring the lines between education and extravagance.

In this world of excess, where money talks louder than merit, tutors’ plight highlights the extremes of privilege and the moral dilemmas they face.

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Simrin Gupta

Meet Simrin, aka SimmyG. ahlan’s senior social media editor is an avid chocoholic, shopaholic, Bollywood buff, a doggo momma, and tofu addict. She loves taking long walks in McDonald's and her superpowers...