Is Dubai still attractive for expats?

Dubai attracts expats from all over the world, with more than 200,000 new arrivals each year. While some may find the cost of accommodations expensive, the large supply of attractive housing units, high salaries and low taxes motivate many people to move to Dubai and live the expat lifestyle.

What is the problem with Dubai?

Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates and is recognized as one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. This rapid urbanization has led to many environmental issues, because of the harsh environment, paucity of local resources such as food, water, and building materials, and the unplanned manner of expansion.

Why do Brits like Dubai so much?

Dubai and Abu Dhabi, in particular, are now global centres for trade and commerce, leading straight into the first major attraction for British workers who are relocating to the UAE. One of the more obvious attractions of British expatriates to the UAE is the exceptionally lucrative job market.

What’s new in 2020 for expats in the UAE?

In 2020 the UAE and Dubai, in particular, introduced exciting changes aimed at expat residents. We’re going to take a look at the pros and cons of living in Dubai, with practical tips on residency, taxes, education, health and plenty more, including the recent changes.

What is it like to live in Dubai as an expat?

Cars and petrol are very cheap indeed. It’s usual practice for families to have domestic help. Dubai is a bit of a bureaucratic headache especially for newly arrived expatriates who have to have licenses and permits for everything. You need a permit to work and a permit to reside in Dubai of course.

Is Dubai still a good place to invest in property?

Firstly, despite the emirate’s economic contraction which hit the world in 2008, Dubai now is still a booming economy where there was an abundance of employment prospects, and opportunity for strong speculation in the local property market abounded.

Can expats buy cars and alcohol in Dubai?

Expats can buy alcohol in Dubai and also they are allowed to eat and drink during the daylight hours of Ramadan. Taxis are very cheap and the government is investing hugely into a public transportation system. Cars and petrol are very cheap indeed.