‘In Dubai I can save for a home and enjoy life – why would I return to teach in Ireland?’

Paul Downes and Sarah Doyle in Dubai

April 20 2022 02:30 AM

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An Irish teacher who has been working in Dubai for nine years says the housing crisis has deterred him from returning home with his partner.

Paul Downes (30), who is originally from Dublin, said one of the main perks of teaching in Dubai was the disposable income he had left at the end of the month and the fact he was given a rent allowance of up to €15,000 each year.