Unmissable Sightseeing and Activities 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.
Dubai Great Place to Work Terrible Place to Live
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.
I Have Children. Should I Live 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…
Setting up a Business in Dubai
The vast majority of information given about Dubai relates to the emirate’s housing market, the lifestyle opportunities in Dubai or perhaps getting a job and moving to live in the UAE – but what if you’re interested in setting up a business in Dubai?
Well, with the tax and operating incentives offered in the free zones, setting up a business in Dubai is an attractive prospect. Added to this is the fact that the government are actively engaged in facilitating business creation in a bid to maintain economic diversification in the emirate and the fact that out of all the members of the UAE, Dubai probably has the most liberal operating conditions for businesses and you have an environment ripe for your business idea.
Cost of Living in Dubai Not so Expensive
Dubai’s 1.3-million person population is set to explode, with an anticipated doubling by the year 2010. As thousands of retirees, expatriates and holidaymakers pour into the country, many Brits are eyeing the property market and its boom, wondering how anyone can actually afford to live in Dubai.
Whilst it is very true that buying property in Dubai is more expensive than in other expat destinations, it is not as costly as some think. The overall cost of living in Dubai is not so expensive and tends to compare quite favourably with western European living. It might not be quite as affordable as other relocation hotspots like Bulgaria, Belize or France, but it isn’t that far out of line either. Considering the allure of the Persian Gulf and the recreational opportunities Dubai has to offer, it is little wonder that so many are packing up and planting new roots in the emirate – especially when they find they can actually afford to have a decent lifestyle when living in Dubai.
The exciting bustle of Dubai’s rapidly expanding metropolis, its sparkling Persian Gulf waters and very welcoming climate appeal to holidaymakers and expats from all over the globe. With well over a million people already living in this region and an anticipated doubling in population coming soon, many would be expatriates wonder what it’s like to actually live in Dubai.
If you’re considering taking the big leap to start living in Dubai, many expats will tell you the atmosphere is very friendly. Dubai is part of the United Arab Emirates however and this means local laws and customs are very important to understand and follow. When it comes to driving whilst living in Dubai, heeding the rules is vital. Minor infractions can net you fines or worse – jail time!
Dubai’s upscale, booming and exciting property market and stunning beachfront developments that go on for what seems like forever together with its tax free, dynamic lifestyle and excellent employment prospects are all widely appealing to real estate investors and expatriates alike. With current estimates claiming that the population in Dubai will nearly double by the year 2010, the attraction of this Persian Gulf emirate is absolutely impossible to deny!
But what can British women expect when they relocate to this Arabic country? Will they greatly have to change their daily habits? Will they have to cover up, are they really welcome? This article is a frank look at what it’s like for Western women living in Dubai to give British women and other Western female expat-wannabes an idea of what to expect from this country that’s nestled between Saudi Arabia and Oman.
One of the most interesting developments in the employment marketplace in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates as a whole is the demand domestic employers are increasingly making for international staff. To recruit and headhunt well qualified, highly experienced international personnel these employers are drawing on the skills and talents of the best Human Resources individuals and companies around the world.
Simply put, Dubai and the UAE want the best employee base working for the most successful companies resulting in the emirates having the most dynamic and robust economies in the world. So, HR jobs in Dubai and the UAE are not only increasing in number, but if you have exceptional skills and experience and you want to work in a dynamic, growing and fast moving market you should be exploring the opportunities available in Personnel, Recruitment and HR in the UAE.
Dubai’s Expatriate Boom Get’s Greater Security Focus
As Dubai braces itself ready for a huge surge in its expatriate population over the next few years there will be a growing need to focus on internal security in order to maintain international standards of safety. Senior police officials have said that they have began to apply far greater focus on future security arrangements.
The director of the Dubai Police Academy Director Brigadier Dr Mohammad Ahmed bin Fahd speaking at a meeting which was held to introduce private firms to security awareness aspects said that priority now needs to be given to setting up a reliable mechanism of cooperation between public and private sectors in order to archive levels of internal security that meet all international standards.
How to Get Hotel Jobs in Dubai
Dubai is not only a leading business hub in the Middle East, it is rapidly becoming a leisure capital as well – with the creation of Dubailand well under way and the Dubai Shopping Festival an annual draw for hundreds of thousands of visitors, Dubai’s world famous hotels are already reaching maximum capacity in terms of visitor numbers.
What all this translates to for anyone interested in the hotel and tourism business is – opportunity! In this article we take a look at how to get hotel jobs in Dubai because not only are there positions available but Dubai is an incredibly exciting place to work in. The hotels available that are offering employment are among the best in the world and on top of this, the social side of life away from work in Dubai is most definitely worth experiencing.