Survey says that Dubai is the most overworked city in the world - in pictures

  • Dubai has topped a list of cities where a significant portion of the population works more than 48 hours a week. About 24 per cent of people in Dubai work more than 48 hours per week. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Dubai has topped a list of cities where a significant portion of the population works more than 48 hours a week. About 24 per cent of people in Dubai work more than 48 hours per week. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Hong Kong came in second. Reuters
    Hong Kong came in second. Reuters
  • Kuala Lumpur ranked third when it came to being overworked. Getty Images
    Kuala Lumpur ranked third when it came to being overworked. Getty Images
  • Singapore came fourth in the list of overworked residents. AP
    Singapore came fourth in the list of overworked residents. AP
  • Montevideo in Uruguay came fifth. Getty Images
    Montevideo in Uruguay came fifth. Getty Images
  • Tokyo took sixth place in the study. Getty Images
    Tokyo took sixth place in the study. Getty Images
  • Bangkok came seventh for most people working more than 48 hours a week. AFP
    Bangkok came seventh for most people working more than 48 hours a week. AFP
  • About 14.8 per cent of Cape Town residents work more than 48 hours a week. Getty Images
    About 14.8 per cent of Cape Town residents work more than 48 hours a week. Getty Images