The men play with their off road cars in the desert, but are not allowed to speed and rev on the main roads. In comparison, the behavior of many African and Eastern European nouveau riche youths in London can decisively place them in the unfortunate category of ‘spoiled brats’. There is a saying that goes, ‘how a child ends up at an adult level is a representation of their upbringing’. Simply put, their actions and way of life is a depiction of how they have been brought up.
As a single demographic making a mark on the new money London scene, the children of the Persian’s Gulf’s fossil fuel magnates are difficult to compete with. Despite their brazen, attention grabbing antics, revving their cars and showing it off in the streets of London, their behavior is partially excusable for the following reasons. First, these activities cannot be done in their home countries. Cities like London and Monaco are some of the only places they may enjoy the fruits of their labor. Second, compared to some of their ultra-affluent competitors in London, they actually work for their money.
