Why is it so hard for expats to find love in Dubai? The glitzy UAE city might offer beaches, brunches and great career opportunities – but Tinder dating isn’t pretty

• Dubai’s parties and boozy brunches might make for great Instagram snaps, but the city’s dating scene leaves much to be desired, say expats
• Many lovesick souls ditch Tinder after being put off by users’ ‘muscular torsos and luxury cars’, while the LGBT community resorts to VPNs to access dating apps