Living in Dubai
All about Living in Dubai. What an expatriate should consider before moving to Dubai. Guide to Dubai Transport, Health, Shopping, Hotels, Eating Out and more.
Expat Life Insurance in Dubai
As an expat in Dubai living miles away from your country, you need to prepare yourself from unpleasant events. Whether it be a critical illness or inability to work or even commercial risks, you need to be protected by a reliable and highly reputable insurance company.
One of the most important steps that you need to take before going overseas for an assignment or for long-term employment is to find a qualified insurance adviser who can explain to you the various policies you can take when you move to Dubai. You probably have accidental death and dismemberment coverage, but you need to know if it is still covered during other events such as terrorist attacks or natural calamities. Never assume that your employer in Dubai will adjust their insurance benefits according to the needs of their expatriates. But if they do, then that’s good news for you.
Categories: Living in Dubai Tags: Disability, Health, Health Insurance, Illness, Insurance, Life Insurance, Mortgage, Risk
How to find a job in Dubai
The job market in Dubai is competitive due to the number of foreigners attracted to living and working there. Dubai is expecting an economic growth of at least 5% this year. The economy is booming comparatively to recession infested economies of UK, Europe and America.
If you are eager to find a job in Dubai, be warned that it is not as easy as it seems. You have to face a lot of competition from expats all over the world.
Categories: Living in Dubai Tags: Banking, Employment, Facebook, Food Industry, Jobs, LinkedIn, Media, Recruitment, Retail, Sales, Twitter
Expat Guide to Moving to Dubai from UK
Dubai is an attractive relocation spot for British citizens. Every year, hundreds of British expats move to Dubai from UK for better prospects and financial gains.
With over 200,000 new resident arrivals each year, Dubai continues to attract more expatriates. Affordable accommodations, high salaries, employee-friendly taxes are only some of the reasons why more people are looking into starting a new life in Dubai.
Whether you are moving to Dubai for business, work, retirement or just for an extended stay, consider the following tips – especially if you are moving to Dubai from UK.
Categories: Living in Dubai Tags: British Expats, Healthcare, Insurance, Relocation, Residency Visa, UK, Work Permit
Skycourts Towers in Dubailand without air conditioning since last 10 days
It is scorching hot in Dubai with mercury rising above 40 degrees during the day.
This is the time when even the thought living without air-conditioners is nerve shattering. Consider the misery of those who have to live without cooling for 10 days.
Emirates 24×7 reports that Skycourts Towers in Dubailand, the 6-tower landmark on the Dubai-Al Ain highway, is having air-conditioning issues since last 10 days.
The Owners’ Association Management has set up a notice in the elevators which admits to a “cooling issue”. It reads:
Categories: Living in Dubai Tags: Al Ain, Dubailand, Skycourts Towers
Dubai Rent Guide
Are you planning to rent a property in Dubai? Whether it is a villa, flat or bed space – rent negotiation is a skill every expat must acquire.
Although there is too much supply and low demand but rents in Dubai fluctuate very frequently. Some say falling rents in Dubai is a myth.
Gulf News reports rents in Dubai have surged by more than 10% this year.
Dubai Rent Guide:
Business Bay
Rent in March 2011 – Dh87.6 per square foot yearly
Current rent – Dh92.4 per square foot
Current average three-bedroom apartment rental – Dh115,000 to Dh130,000
Drydocks World to build Underwater Hotels in Dubai
Residents and visitors of Dubai will soon have another luxury at their disposal, as underwater hotels are soon coming to Dubai.
Arabian Business reports that Drydocks World, the shipbuilding arm of Dubai World, has announced plans to build a series of underwater hotels in the Dubai.
Drydocks World said it has signed an agreement with a Swiss contractor to develop the World Discus Hotel, which is partly submerged under the sea.
According to Drydocks World, BIG InvestConsult will provide the required technological expertise for the unusual concept.
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List of Residency and Foreign Affairs Centres in Dubai
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) has provided a list of centres operating under the residency department all over Dubai.
Residents are suggested to visit these centres instead of rushing out at the Head Office.
Categories: Living in Dubai Tags: Al Manar Centre, Al Mizhar, Deira, Dnata, Dubai Municipality, Festival City Centre, GDRFA, Jebel Ali, Midrif, Residency, Shaikh Zayed Road
