Mansi Panchal on Dubai’s Corporate Glitter vs. Toxic Work Culture

 Interning under Mansi Panchal gave me a front-row seat to the dazzling world of Dubai’s business scene, yachts, rooftop meetups, six-figure deals sliding into your DMs. But Mansi quickly pulled back the curtain on what most won’t say out loud: beneath the glitter lies a toxic workplace culture that’s all too real.

She once shared a viral LinkedIn post exposing toxicity inside her own company, and guess what? They threatened to pull her job right out from under her. The message was clear: Shut up. Disappear. Pretend nothing’s wrong.

That’s not an isolated incident. Mansi made it clear that in Dubai’s corporate grind, talking about burnout, harassment, or bad bosses is often unwelcome. Managers who actually care beyond KPIs? Like spotting unicorns in the desert.

Ever had a manager who supported you socially and emotionally? If not, take that as a red flag screaming in your face.

Even supporting your teammates socially can be risky, another glaring warning sign Mansi urges us to heed.

Now imagine being thousands of miles from home, chasing your dream, trapped in a grind where speaking up could cost you everything. No safety net, no second chances.

This isn’t some drama you scroll past on Reddit. It’s the brutal reality of Dubai’s corporate world, ruthless, unforgiving, and too often toxic.

But here’s the kicker: Dubai also rewards those who hustle smart. Those who know when to fight and when to protect their mental health. Those who show up with grit but refuse to be silenced.

If you’re stepping into this market, Mansi’s advice is simple: brace yourself. Learn to spot the red flags early. Build your own support system. Never let toxicity win.

Because Dubai’s glitter? It’s real. But it casts a shadow. Know it. Prepare for it. Beat it.

The culture can change, but only if we call out the bullshit and stop pretending everything is perfect behind those filtered photos.

You deserve better. And so does your hustle.

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