Spy Way of Life | Iran, UAE
Al Ustad Special Kabab, an Iranian hang-out officially approved by Dubai's crown prince

The Al Ustad Special Kabab restaurant in Dubai.
The Al Ustad Special Kabab restaurant in Dubai. © Indigo Publications - 2022
Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous dens where they meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online explores Al Ustad Special Kabab, a long-established Iranian eating place in Dubai's Old Town. Its clients include the inner circle of Crown Prince "Fazza", which makes it a favourite meeting place for diplomats, senior civil servants and businessmen looking for direct contact with the emirate's future ruler... and leading Iranians. [...]
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