Living in Dubai
What Should Emiratis do About Expat Behaviour?
No other country has experienced such rapid growth in modern times as the United Arab Emirates. Dubai in particular has welcomed other nationalities to join them in building more skyscrapers, developing business and growing their reputation as a paradise of economic glory in the sun and sand. The usual expectation of an expat anywhere is that [...]
Is Dubai Safe for Expat Women?
Tracy from Florida, writes in to ask: I am moving to Dubai to work as a nurse in a couple of months. I have never been there but I know many people have great vacations there. My question is, will I be safe as a single female? My family have all put ideas into my head about the chauvinistic society and just being Middle East anyway, so I’m a [...]
Dubai’s Expatriate Allure Fading Fast
Is the Dubai bubble starting to burst? It's well known that Dubai relies heavily on expat financial services - and more and more evidence is showing that an increased number of expats are hopping on planes and heading home. New research at Oxford Analytica suggests that the emirate is no longer a desired place to be. Even worse, the study predicts [...]
Dubai Leads Worldwide Bust in House Prices
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Dubai's real estate boom has turned to bust as house prices plummeted by 40% in the first quarter of 2009. Once home to the world's biggest construction boom, these slumping numbers now ensure that Dubai tops the list among countries hit hardest by the global recession. According to the Guardian, "Dubai's ruling family, the [...]
