Syrian refugees flee for United Arab Emirates

The US, French and German leaders have condemned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over the use of "indiscriminate violence" against protesters.

A growing number of Syrians are fleeing the violence to neighbouring countries - Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan being the most obvious.

But the Gulf, traditionally a haven for many expatriates from the Middle East, is proving more popular than ever.

Philip Hampsheir reports.