On a per capita adjusted basis UAE/Dubai blows about every other place out the water for number of incoming rich migration (even on absolute basis they are near top). Much easier to get an investor visa, far lower taxes on business income, you can easily import servants and trade duties are miniscule. Everything is available if you are rich because all you must do is fill out some relatively simple paperwork and whoever you want appears.
It looks like in this age for the rich the optimum is something closer to dictator capitalism, as democracies start to embrace more regulation and social redistribution schemes. Singapore and Dubai have been winning choices so long as the people in power don't change their mind and start splitting skulls.
The Middle East human rights situation is in conflict with my belief and value system. Agency and autonomy are important, as well as shared responsibility and collectivism (as no one is an island). Us, not I.
I like taxes, with them I buy civilization, help those in need, and build lasting institutions of value and relevance.
And they don't even bother holding their noses tightly sealed as they let them pass. Source of income (you know what I mean) has no bearing on these places. Enjoy your neighbours, definitely don't piss them off without.. consequences
It looks like in this age for the rich the optimum is something closer to dictator capitalism, as democracies start to embrace more regulation and social redistribution schemes. Singapore and Dubai have been winning choices so long as the people in power don't change their mind and start splitting skulls.