Ever thought about going to Dubai? Read some of this then maybe have a rethink.

We often marvel at news stories of the incredible construction emerging from the desert sands in Dubai.

But have you ever questioned the cost?

This in-depth expose from The Independent shows just how high is the terrible cost for the people in virtual slavery working on the building the occasional misery for some of the ex-pats who find all is not rosy.

And if you think about it, there's probably a cost coming up for the locals themselves too.

An example of some of the workers' housing.