India, July 10 -- A 23 year old Indian woman living alone in Dubai has opened up about the sacrifices that often remain hidden behind the city's image of attractive salaries, career growth and an aspirational lifestyle.

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Taking to Instagram, Anushka Sharma shared a video in which she spoke about the loneliness, homesickness and emotional pressure that can come with building a life away from family.

"Log Dubai mein sirf tax free salary dekhte hain, par yahan ki real cost koi nahi jaanta. Ghar se door rehna, bimar hone par akele manage karna, aur har festival par sirf video call karna, it's not easy. But you know what? Trading your comfort zone today for your ...