Where is the new Dubai? The destinations outside of the Middle East where tourists and expats can find the same hot weather, glitzy lifestyle – and often tax-free salaries – that made the UAE so appealing

Over the last decade, Dubai and its Middle Eastern siblings, including Abu Dhabi and Doha, have given British expats seeking a life of luxury the chance to realize their dreams at a fraction of what a similar lifestyle would cost in their home country.

Screaming from new money and where fast cars, designer clothes, luxury penthouses and five-star hotels are completely the norm, these glittering, tax-free Gulf outposts have allowed millions of Brits, from estate agents to teachers to city workers and entrepreneurs, to dramatically transform their living standards.

However, recent weeks have seen the streets of the Middle East paved with gold tarnished by the war between Israel/USA and Iran.

As the conflict approaches its fourth week, destinations that previously seemed untouchable in regional conflicts (including the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman) have effectively fallen off the tourist map for the foreseeable future.

Nervous expats who call Rio and such destinations their permanent home, including British stars such as Kate Ferdinand, Luisa Zissman and reality star Sam Gowland, are hastily planning their next move should the war escalate.

So where will Brits turn next when they can’t face the reality of high home prices and gray skies?

These are the world-class foreign destinations that have left a good impression of Dubai and where ambitious nouveau riche Brits will fit right in…

MONTENEGRO

Russian money has fueled a boom in luxury resorts and apartments in the Balkan nation of Montenegro’s spectacular Boka Bay

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic is spending his pre-season at the ultra-luxury Portonovi complex, which has become a favorite with expats looking for a luxurious life

Views don’t get much more beautiful than Boka Bay, a dazzling mix of fjord-like landscapes and towering mountains on Montenegro’s sultry riviera.

Thanks to its yacht lifestyle, increasingly stylish architecture financed by big-spending Russians and an appetite for all things bougie, this glitzy part of the Balkan country is fast becoming a hotspot for those looking to save money.

There are also some star fans; Tennis star Novak Djokovic owns several villas in this eastern European country, and Queen Camilla is reportedly staying in one of them.

The sports icon is regularly seen training at the ultra-luxurious Portonovi complex, which, with its private villas and ‘world-class’ marina, has become an entertainment district for foreigners.

One&Only, one of the world’s most exclusive hotel brands, also has a property here; rooms cost around £1,200 per night.

MACAU

Cotai Strip in Macau, China; This former Portuguese site is the only place in China offering legal gambling and is fast becoming popular with foreigners looking for a swanky haven

Dubbed the Las Vegas of Asia, Macau has something the Middle East definitely lacks: the chance to bet all night long.

Since the former Portuguese colony returned to China in 1999 is the only place in China where casino gambling is legal, hedonism has flourished in this small area on the country’s southern coast overlooking Hong Kong’s Pearl River Delta.

What can foreigners expect if they live here? Lots of Dubai-style glamour; Architecture that follows the ‘more is more’ mantra is bold.

Last month, The Grand Emperor Hotel announced that the ‘golden road’ paved using real gold bars, which it opened in 2006, was sold for $13 million (£9.8 million) to take advantage of the rising prices of the precious metal.

The fact that it’s there in the first place tells you everything you need to know about Macau.

GOLD COAST CITY

Gold Coast City in Queensland, Australia has everything Dubai enthusiasts could want; impressive amount of high-rise buildings, beautiful beaches and cheap real estate prices

Culturally bright, but with a dramatic skyline and safe suburbs where a five-bed house with a pool costs much less than the UK equivalent, Australia’s Gold Coast City is an increasingly attractive option for former Dubai residents who still want blue skies, work-life balance and affordable luxury.

The walk from the office to the ocean can take minutes; Moreover, there is no need to learn a new language or sports…

MIAMI

Florida has no state taxes, making it an attractive proposition for foreigners

And souped-up supercars are a common sight on Ocean Drive as well as in Dubai

Make like the Beckhams and head to Florida’s most glamorous metropolis, where aesthetic upgrades are routine, consumption is a favorite sport, and taxes are more affordable. This is Dubai with an American accent.

All the world’s most luxurious hotel brands are here, and thanks to its tropical climate, Miami’s skies are almost always blue; Your Porsche’s sunroof will be lower than up.

The economy of the city is also vibrant, so a slice la sweet life It is easier to achieve this goal with the rapid development of trade, finance and tourism.

SHANGHAI

City snobs in need of a new metropolis can see the bright lights of Shanghai reflecting the glamor of the Middle East

Where does your twenty-something British City boy who isn’t ready to return home go next?

In party-loving Shanghai, boozy nights with co-workers at swanky nightclubs and big money deals are on the cards during the week. In fact, this is China’s New York.

Like its Middle Eastern counterparts, there are pristine streets and sparkling skyscrapers; many foreigners work in Shanghai’s glittering city, the Bund. The coast is home to British-built hotels, banks and the Customs House.

PANAMA CITY

Central America’s Panama City has all the urban structure of the Middle East’s largest cities and the potential for a low-cost lifestyle

Arguably the most cosmopolitan city in Central America, those looking for some Latin fun might like Panama City.

This vibrant metropolis has become the new home of thousands of expats from around the world, thanks to the trade inherent in its expanding skyline and the use of the US dollar.

And if you need to go to New York or Miami for work, it’s just a short plane ride away. Add in tropical beaches and luxury apartments with city panoramas for around £1,800 a month and it’s an easy and breezy way to access luxury living.

CYPRUS

Despite the presence of RAF Akrotiri air base on the island, the FCO does not warn British travelers away from Cyprus, only recommending ‘sensible precautions’.

With flights operating normally again, the island of sunshine is likely to still be popular this summer and there are plenty of bunker holes here that appear to have been built for the Dubai audience.

Take the City of Dreams in Limassol, billed as ‘Europe’s leading five-star resort’ and embracing mainstream luxury as in the Middle East – only with a massive casino at its centre, dubbed ‘Europe’s largest’, and promising VIP experiences.

For expats, Cyprus is a place where the betting will come to the fore, figuratively, in the coming months.

If the war in the Middle East calms down, it will only be a short flight back to the UAE… and if things go the other way, the UK will also be just four hours away.

KUALA LUMPUR

Gated communities, glitzy properties and international schools could be just the ticket for Malaysia’s capital for families like Rio and Kate Ferdinand and their children, who have seen their Dubai dreams become more uncertain in recent weeks.

The exclusive Mont Kiara neighborhood is often referred to as the ‘Beverly Hills’ of Kuala Lumpur and is one of the most expensive places to live in the Far Eastern city, but it still works out cheaper than renting a four-bed semi in Surrey, with private school fees to consider.

LAS VEGAS

Sin City looks great on social media, and anyone fascinated by supercars, 24-hour casinos, and famous restaurants will find their place in this Nevada oasis.

Tourism is a big problem, but commerce is also huge, and conventions ensure the city’s hotel industry thrives as much as the famous stars residing on the Strip.

Expat communities including Summerlin and Henderson, like Dubai, have been carefully designed to provide overseas residents with exactly what they need, including stylish sports facilities, pristine golf courses and well-manicured parks.