'Safest place in the world': Israeli families on living in the UAE - in pictures

  • Israeli jeweller Adi Zamir says people who asked why he moved his business and family to Dubai no longer question his decision. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Israeli jeweller Adi Zamir says people who asked why he moved his business and family to Dubai no longer question his decision. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Kelly and Roy Masliah with their children Eyal, Aaron and Noa. The family moved from Paris to Dubai and says the relaxed environment makes them enjoy the quality of life. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Kelly and Roy Masliah with their children Eyal, Aaron and Noa. The family moved from Paris to Dubai and says the relaxed environment makes them enjoy the quality of life. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • French Jews Mr and Mrs Masliah said a supportive community was critical to their decision to move with their children. Antonie Robertson / The National
    French Jews Mr and Mrs Masliah said a supportive community was critical to their decision to move with their children. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Mr Zamir with his daughters Hila and Shira and wife Hagit Zamir in the lobby of his Dubai apartment. He describes the emirate as the safest place in the world. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Mr Zamir with his daughters Hila and Shira and wife Hagit Zamir in the lobby of his Dubai apartment. He describes the emirate as the safest place in the world. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Rabbi Levi Duchman at the Jewish Community Centre in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Rabbi Levi Duchman at the Jewish Community Centre in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Staff preparing challah bread at the centre. Pawan Singh / The National
    Staff preparing challah bread at the centre. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The first Jewish nursery in Dubai, named Mini Miracles. Pawan Singh / The National
    The first Jewish nursery in Dubai, named Mini Miracles. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Rabbi Mendel gives bread packets to the children on Shabbat at the nursery. Pawan Singh / The National
    Rabbi Mendel gives bread packets to the children on Shabbat at the nursery. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A woman prays at the Jewish Community Centre in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    A woman prays at the Jewish Community Centre in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Inside the centre. Pawan Singh / The National
    Inside the centre. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The centre has a small synagogue inside. Pawan Singh / The National
    The centre has a small synagogue inside. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Inside view of the Jewish Community Centre in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Inside view of the Jewish Community Centre in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Mini Miracles nursery has more than 40 pupils enrolled. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Mini Miracles nursery has more than 40 pupils enrolled. Pawan Singh / The National