Property & Living
Dubai is one of the seven Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast which, in 1971 merged to form the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is an emirate in its own right but the name is usually simply associated with the city that has become one of the fastest growing in terms of population increase in recent years.
The appeal of Dubai is impossible to ignore. It lies in the fact that the emirate and the city are so wealthy - one can enjoy a tax free lifestyle, tax free, luxury shopping - one can reside in fabulous and possibly even inimitable in its opulence real estate, there are an abundance of well paying employment opportunities in the emirate and the climate is incredible! In fact, what's not to like about Dubai?
Dubai really is the playground of the rich. It is a fantastic and exciting, sophisticated and rapidly developing location in which to live and work. Those who do decide to emigrate to live in Dubai tend to work hard and play harder! The emirate is home to stunning real estate which is hugely in demand making Dubai City a great property investment hub as well...and because of the tax free status of the emirate and the massive incentives provided by the government to attract businesses and professional persons to relocate to Dubai, it's a vibrant and exciting city of opportunity.
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Property in the UAE and Dubai
Published on 07 May 2008 - Category: Property Abroad » Property in Dubai
The fascinating thing about the property market in the UAE is that in spite of the rest of the world reeling under the strain of the credit crunch, mortgage market meltdown, inflation pressures and currency problems, the UAE and Dubai real estate markets are not just surviving, they are thriving!
The reason for the current buoyancy in the UAE is largely down to the fact that local investors are reining in their overseas ventures because of the above list of issues and they are focusing significantly on investments in their own backyard. So property in the UAE and in Dubai in particular is doing quite nicely thank you out of the fact that interest in the region is certainly not abating.
Unmissable Sightseeing and Activities in Dubai
Published on 09 March 2008 - Category: Living Abroad » Living in Dubai
If you’re planning a trip to Dubai to decide whether its somewhere you could see yourself living and working, or if you’re just thinking about taking a holiday in the emirate to experience it, there are many unmissable places to go and things to see so it can actually be quite tricky to plan a visit and pack everything in!
In this article we’ll give you a run down of unmissable sightseeing and activities in Dubai as chosen by expats already living and working in Dubai. Naturally there will be many locations missed out and even activities missed off the list – but this is just a selection of some of the best elements of living in Dubai that you can cram in to a long weekend for example.
High End Luxury Property in Dubai Bucking the Pricing Trend
Published on 29 April 2008 - Category: Property Abroad » Property in Dubai
While us mere mortals worry about our mortgages and what the lack of credit and affordability in a market means for everything from our day to day living costs to the value of our homes, the super rich and mega wealthy are seemingly unaffected and are going about their daily business as if all in the financial world was perfect!
To prove this point, high end, luxury property in Dubai is bucking the pricing trend, and it’s the super expensive properties that are flying off the realtors’ books according to a report in the Sunday Times.
Dubai Great Place to Work Terrible Place to Live
Published on 06 March 2008 - Category: Living Abroad » Living in Dubai
Dubai is the most moderate of the United Arab Emirates in terms of the way of life Western expats can enjoy. You can drink alcohol in your own homes and in some hotel bars and restaurants for example, women can work, walk around unaccompanied and wear pretty much what they want in Dubai, (within reason), and the social side of life is varied, exciting and pretty much unrestricted – so is it fair to say that Dubai is a great place to work but a terrible place to live? Because this has become a common thread in various forums and on certain blogs of late...
The problem with Dubai could be its success...so many people have been attracted by high income, low tax job offers and the thought of living in a playground in the sun that there are overcrowding issues plaguing the emirate and causing some expats to regret their relocation. If you’re thinking of moving to live in the UAE let’s discuss whether Dubai really is a great place to work but a terrible place to live.
Brits Own More Property in Dubai
Published on 17 April 2008 - Category: Property Abroad » Property in Dubai
It’s official, the British love affair with real estate in Dubai means that now the British own more property in Dubai than any other foreign nationality, and it seems that the British thirst for Dubai homes is not abating either!
With the news that the UAE offers the highest expat salaries and that expats in general earn far more than their peers back home also just released, we can expect to see a strengthening surge of UK citizens head for the United Arab Emirates for employment and this will also have a positive effect on the housing market in terms of demand.
I Have Children. Should I Live in Dubai?
Published on 19 February 2008 - Category: Living Abroad » Living in Dubai
Despite the rapid emergence of Dubai as an exciting place to live, work, do business, shop and even holiday, the appeal of the nation does not seem to be diminishing as we thought it might. So often something that appears fashionable turns out to be a flash in the pan, but when it comes to living in Dubai and earning a tax-free income and living in luxurious real estate, it seems the appeal is long lasting! I wonder why!
Anyway, all that aside, today we’re going to be addressing an increasingly pressing concern felt by parents around the world who see the appeal and potential in Dubai but who have children and who are therefore naturally concerned about the type of lifestyle their children will have if they move to the UAE. If you have children and are considering whether a move to live in Dubai makes sense, read on for some facts and opinion…
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