Concierge

Residential lobby guards in Israel function primarily as concierges rather than armed security, with round-the-clock staffing costing between 58,000 and 70,000 shekels monthly. This expense varies widely per apartment depending on building size, sparking ongoing debates over maintenance costs.

Luxury concierge Mathieu Shawn reveals that Dubai's biggest VIP spenders are ordinary-looking people dropping millions, valuing absolute time-saving over any cost.