An Expat's Insight: Moving to Dubai, UAE
By ExpatExchange.com Member
How long have you lived there?
9 years
What activities, clubs and organizations would you recommend to newcomers to
help them meet others?
From sailing to golf, sky diving to horseracing, Dubai is an emerging market
that has it all. Wafi City is a great place for various activities such as Sport
clubs, bars and restaurants, a mall and the newly opened Raffles Hotel. Dubai
Festival City houses some of the most prestigious hotels, malls and residential
areas -- as well as a golf club. There loads of clubs and activities from
charity to commercial events, although you will miss nature's beauty - summers
are very, very hot (4-5 months)
In general, what are peoples' priorities in this city? For example, do lives
revolve around work, family, socializing, sports, etc.?
People (expats) work hard and play hard, life revolves around malls and
shopping, socialising, attending events and concerts. Some major sporting events
are held during the winter season -- Rugby 7, Dubai Horseraces and tennis.
In terms of religious, racial, economic and cultural diversity, are the
people of this city or town diverse? Are they accepting of differences?
Describe.
75% of the population are expats. People live in harmony and the city is
considerably safer than any other cosmopolitan city in the world. Although UAE
is a Muslim country, alcohol is served in licenced restaurants and hotels to non
Muslims. You may apply for an alcohol permit from the Dubai police, which allows
you purchase alcohol at liquor stores. UAE is also a tax free country.
What are the main industries in this city? What types of career opportunities
commonly exist? How do most people find new jobs?
Construction, Tourism, IT/Technology, Media/Advertising, Banking, etc.
Dubai is booming and for the last 2 decades the country is actively developing
itself. Most people finds job through employment agencies.
If a friend of yours was thinking of moving to this city or town from far
away, what other advice would you give them.
Remember your purpose for coming to the city. In many cases you earn a lot, but
you can also spend a lot.
Source:
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