Katarina Premfors

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Late Wages for Migrant Workers at a Trump Golf Course in Dubai

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Location: United Arab Emirates

Nationality: Swedish

Biography: I am a Dubai based photographer covering the Middle East since 1993. Born in Sweden, raised between Pakistan, Turkey and North America before starting my career in the Middle-East over thirty years ago, I hope my deep insights into the contrasting... MORE

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Towers along the Sheikh Zayed Road. CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: A Damac building lit up at sunset on the recently opened Dubai water canal. CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: A woman shopping at the Fashion Avenue, the glitzy carpeted haute couture section of Dubai Mall. CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: La Ville Hotel in the recently finished City Walk shopping district. CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Emirati men in Angelina Cup Cake cafe in Dubai Mall: CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Young women shopping in City Walk indoor and cooled shopping area lined with boutiques and high end fashion shops . CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: 5th Avenue restaurant at Trump International Golf Club with curtains closed for the hot summer sun . CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: A show villa in the gated Damac Hills compound. CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Construction continues at Damac Hills throughout the soaring summer temperatures . CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: At Trump International Golf Course, Trump merchandise is being sold. CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Trump International Golf Course. CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Pool deck at Trump International Golf Course is abandoned during the hot summer months. It overlooks the Damac Hills development. CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Work is underway at Damac Hills CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Akoyo Oxygen is being built in the desert outside Dubai CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Workers shield themselves from the soaring sun in a development in downtown Dubai CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: A man prays in a modern cubist mosque at the City Walk development Dubai CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: A couple eats in a cafe at the City Walk development Dubai CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Grocery shop in the Al Arif migrant workers labour camp Dubai CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Migrant workers buy bananas after finishing their work at Al Arif labour camp Dubai CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Migrant workers collect drinking water in the canteen at Al Arif labour camp Dubai CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Migrant workers take refuge in a mosque during their 3 hour midday break, required by UAE law. These workers take shelter where they can as their camp is too far from the construction site. Dubai CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Construction continues during the soaring summer months. Workers get a 3 hour midday break according to UAE law to escape the worst of the heat.CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Towers along the Sheikh Zayed Road. CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Mr N from India earns extra money by watching a construction site during the 3 hour midday break, required by UAE law. He earns a basic 350 USD per month salary. He works 10 hours a day, 6 days a week plus the extra 3 hours. Dubai CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Workers take a water break below the Akoyo Oxygen billboard. Temperatures soar to 110 F. Dubai CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Workers walk in the desert with no shade. As temperatures soar to 110 F. Dubai CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Mr K from India stands in the Al Arif complex after he finished his duty. Dubai CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Al Arif buses have no ac and after the workers finish their 10 hour days they start their long journey to the camp which is 45 minutes away. Dubai CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Al Arif labour camp where men share room sometimes seven to a room. Dubai CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Mr M.A from Pakistan coming off the bus after his 10 hour day shift. Al Arif labour camp Dubai CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Migrant workers coming off the bus after his 10 hour day shift. Al Arif labour camp Dubai CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-July 15, 2017: Migrant workers let off steam and play cricket after three long work days. Al Arif labour camp Dubai CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-FEBRUARY 28, 2017: Emirati boat enthusiasts at the International Boat Show in Dubai Marina Yacht Club. CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-FEBRUARY 28, 2017: Boat enthusiasts at the International Boat Show in Dubai Marina Yacht Club.CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-FEBRUARY 28, 2017: Dubai Internation Financial District and Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world in the background. CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-FEBRUARY 28, 2017: Towers along the Sheikh Zayed Road. CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-FEBRUARY 28, 2017: Construction continues around the Dubai Financial District. CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-FEBRUARY 28, 2017: Emirati boat enthusiasts at the International Boat Show in Dubai Marina Yacht Club CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-FEBRUARY 28, 2017: Emirati boat enthusiasts at the International Boat Show in Dubai Marina Yacht Club. CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-FEBRUARY 28, 2017: Two business men overlook as construction continues around the Dubai Financial District. CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-FEBRUARY 27, 2017: A street cleaner from Bangladesh empties the bins as a woman walks to work in the finance district on Sheikh Zayed road. CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-FEBRUARY 27, 2017: Tourists photograph Burj Khalifa, the worlds' tallest buillding CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-FEBRUARY 27, 2017: The fountain at Burj Khalifa, the worlds tallest building and the Dubai Mall enthralls Chinese tourists. CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-FEBRUARY 28, 2017: Emirati boat enthusiasts at the International Boat Show in Dubai Marina Yacht Club. CREDIT: Katarina Premfors/The New York Times

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Late Wages for Migrant Workers at a Trump Golf Course in Dubai

Updated Jul 2021

Location Dubai UAE

Topics Borders, Documentary, Editorial, Immigration, Investigation, Migration, Photography, Photojournalism, Reporting, Street, Workers Rights, World

Katarina Premfors / Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Jul 4, 2020

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