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What should I know before moving to Dubai? Answer a question
Originally Answered: Would you consider living in Dubai? I have lived in Dubai for over 12 years, So brace yourselves, this is going to Spaces to follow be a long answer. Puff Puff Pass! Dedicated to the lovers of Firstly, let me tell you what Dubai won't give you: the STICKY ICKY GREEN!
1. It's not a democracy. There is some freedom of speech, but if it Stranger Things is your desire to speak against either the royal family or Islam, there are so many things leave now. that we don't know...
2. Visa can be an issue. Dubai doesn't provide citizenship. If you Shocking!
have a business, you can sponsor your own visa. But if you are All about shocking facts and experiences in this… employed, then your visa is sponsored by your employer. That world! means the moment you leave your job, you have to leave the Ghost stories country. You can purchase real estate in Dubai to get a 99 year Ghost stories around the visa, but houses are expensive. And again, since it's not a world perfect for a… gathering around the fire. democracy, many people are wary of making large investments in Hacking The Afterlife Dubai. Talking about the Flipside based on the interviews… 3. It's a desert. If you are overly sensitive to sand, heat and with folks off planet. temperatures exceeding 50 degrees, leave now. Embarrassing Moments A place dedicated to 4. The city lacks what some refer to as 'culture'. In a way that is sharing funny, jaw-… true. The city is so globalized that there is no true dominant dropping, and Gorgeous Women embarrassing stories! culture per se. My parents had a problem with that. I didn't. A Space to share photos 5. If you have issues with the concept of income inequality, Dubai of beautiful women.
is probably not the most ideal place. It is common to see the
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I can only think of these for now. I'll add in an edit if I think of more. Now that we have got that out of the way, let's talk about the positives.
1. The standard of living is exceptional. If you are financially well
off, you have all the comforts of a highly developed country. And because of the cheap labour, you will also be able to afford to hire your own drivers, housekeepers and cooks without being extremely rich. This level of luxury is not possible in most western countries.
2. No income tax. You will truly understand the gravity of this point when you start earning. From what I have heard, your savings surpass almost any other country in the world. Not to mention you can park funds from other countries over here without much of an issue.
3. Imagine visiting Rome in the 14th Century. That's what Dubai
feels like. It may have been built on the backs of slaves (well technically not slaves but cheap labour and oil money), but the city is BREATHTAKING. It has structures which will literally blow your mind away. Here are the most popular. It has many more.
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2. The Materialistic exuberance - I know that I have used this in the
'drawbacks' section of the answer, but there are people out there who like to indulge themselves in the most decadent of luxuries. And if you are someone who wants to live like a king (or Sheikh) there's no better place.
3. Some might say that the city is racist. I don't completely agree. I have encountered much worse cases of racism in US, Singapore and even India than I have ever faced in Dubai. There are so many cultures that there isn't any single racial profile to target.
4. The night life! You will find 24 hours restaurants, cafes and lounges almost everywhere at anytime. If you are like me and you enjoy spending your life like an owl/bat, you'll love Dubai.
5. The beaches. The watersports. The corniches. The promenades.
If you love the sea, you will love Dubai. You can peacefully spend hours at a stretch watching the waves crash onto the sandy/rocky shores. Pure bliss.
6. The United Arab Emirates is ranked 28th on the Index of
Economic Freedom. So despite not being a democracy, you have a great degree of freedom to choose what it is you want to do in your personal life. In comparison Belgium is ranked 35th and India is ranked at an appalling 120th. Democracy, clearly, isn't everything.
7. UAE is also ranked 41st according to the Human Development
Index. This is much better than almost any developing country and some developed ones as well.
There are many reasons to live in Dubai, and many not to. I have had a mostly pleasurable experience. But not everyone can say the same. Ideally you should evaluate your reasons for wanting to go there. If you think you can achieve those objectives then Dubai is a fantastic place. If however the negatives particularly bother you, maybe you'd not enjoy as much.
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