In a city where conservative values often clash with rapid globalization, the demand for companionship services mirrors broader societal shifts. For some, it’s about luxury and escapism: affluent businessmen in posh neighborhoods seek discreet hours of company, while others, perhaps more unexpectedly, are young professionals craving connection in a world where relationships are increasingly transactional. Then there are those for whom it is about survival—individuals trapped in economic precarity, where a $200 night can mean the difference between rent and eviction.