Lured by sky-high valuations, Dubai bankers switch to tech startups

Lured by sky-high valuations, Dubai bankers switch to tech startups

Downtown Dubai. Photo by Kate Trysh on Unsplash

Faced with deal fees in the Gulf region a fraction of those in markets elsewhere, many Dubai bankers are handing in their notices, attracted by the lure of cashing out, stock options and share grants at startups.