Living conditions in Dubai
If you are thinking about living in Dubai, you should know that there are several ways to get a residence permit stay in this country. One of the most popular ways to reside in this country is to obtain a UAE work visa, keep in mind that applicants can only obtain a work visa in this country if they have an employer. Another way to reside in this country is studying in Dubai, this way you can get a residence permit in this country after getting admitted to a university in this country. Certainly, it won’t be easy to live in Dubai, and those who are thinking about living in this country should be able to support themselves financially. In this article, the Malekpour Law Firm (MIE Austria) intends to take a look at the living conditions in Dubai. For further information, you can contact our experts and use our free consultation.
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Living conditions in the UAE
If you intend to immigrate to the UAE, in order to live in this country, you must be fully aware of the living conditions in the UAE. The UAE is one of the Muslim Arab countries and the governing laws in this country are according to the Islamic laws, but it should be said that there are no strict laws due to the fact that many tourists travel to this country. Dubai is one of the modern cities, so the cost of living in this city is much more than other cities, but it must be said that due to the high standards of living in this country, high level of welfare and due to the relatively high level of income in this country, people can cover their expenses. The average working hour in the UAE is about 40 to 48 hours per week and people have to work full time, but it should be noted that the number of working hours will also depend on the employer.
Important areas in Dubai
If you are planning to live in Dubai, in order to be able to live in this city, it is better to know the important areas in Dubai so that you can fulfill your daily needs. In this section, we intend to introduce the tourist attractions and important areas in Dubai to get more acquainted with this country:
- Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa is one of the tallest buildings in the world with a height of 829 meters. It is interesting to know that the view of the city from the 124th floor of this tower is so amazing that every year it attracts many tourists from all over the world. This tower was opened in 2010.
- Musical fountain
The Dubai fountain is another attraction that catches the eye of any tourists and viewers as soon as they enter the country. The Dubai Musical fountain is one of the city’s entertainment projects, which was built at a cost of $ 218 million. This fountain is located in front of Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, so it has a very beautiful view.
- Burj al Arab
Burj Al Arab is one of the tallest and perhaps most luxurious hotels in the world. The design of this hotel resembles the shape of a sail of a ship, and lighting it at night adds to the beauty of this hotel. It is interesting to know that this hotel is one of the most expensive hotels in the world. One of the special and unique services of this hotel is the Al Mahara Underwater Restaurant, which is covered with glass from floor to ceiling.
- Palm Island (Palm Jumeirah)
This island, which is in the shape of a palm tree, is connected to the main land through some bridges. This island is located 5 km away from the main land in the Persian Gulf. It is interesting to know that it has cost about 2 billion to turn this island into a luxury and popular area. The leisure facilities of this complex include luxury hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, diving complex, underwater zoo, ski slopes and…
The cost of living in Dubai
One of the most important things to know about living in Dubai is the cost of living in this city. Since this city is one of the most luxurious and modern cities, the cost of living in this city will certainly be much higher than other cities. In the table below you can see these costs:
| Costs (AED) | |
| Inexpensive restaurants | 35.00 |
| Cappuccino | 18.66 |
| Water bottle | 1.64 |
| Milk (1 liter) | 5.84 |
| Rice (1 kg) | 6.71 |
| Eggs (12) | 10.06 |
| Cheese (1 kg) | 40.21 |
| Chicken fillets (1 kg) | 28.39 |
| Red meat (1 kg) | 42.20 |
| Banana (1 kg) | 6.10 |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 5.33 |
| Potato (1 kg) | 3.94 |
| Onion ( 1 kg) | 3.41 |
In addition to the usual living expenses such as costs of food, clothing and transportation, it is better to know about the housing/accommodation prices such as cost of renting and buying a property. For this purpose, you can take a look at the table below.
| Costs (AED) | |
| Renting a 1-bedroom apartment in City Centre | 5،761.63 |
| Renting a 1-bedroom apartment Outside of Centre | 3،832.86 |
| Renting a 3-bedroom apartment in City Centre | 11،248.28 |
| Renting a 3-bedroom apartment Outside of Centre | 7،718.29 |
| Price per square meter to buy an apartment in City Centre | 13،913.03 |
| Price per square meter to buy an apartment Outside of Centre | 8،636.29 |
Disadvantages of living in Dubai
Living in Dubai definitely has many advantages and disadvantages for its applicants, in this part of the article we will take a look at the disadvantages of living in Dubai.
• High cost of living in Dubai
• This country won’t grant citizenship
• It is difficult to get a job offer from employers in Dubai
• Long working hours in this country
• The hot weather and high humidity in this city in summer
• The high cost of renting a house in Dubai
Advantages of living in Dubai
To live in Dubai, in addition to knowing its disadvantages, you must also know about the advantages of living in Dubai so that you can take an action in this regard with an open mind. That is why in this section we are going to focus on the benefits of living in Dubai.
- You will be exempt from paying taxes
- High level of science and education
- High standards and quality of life
- Having an advanced and cost-effective transportation system
- The existence of different cultures and nationalities in this country has made it possible for people to live together without any problems and alongside their differences.
- It is one of the safest cities to live in and the crime rate in this city is very low.
Happiness and life satisfaction Dubai
To talk about the level of people’s satisfaction with living in Dubai, we can say that the people who live in this city have favorable conditions and high living standards, because due to the high cost of living in this city, the amount of income that people earn is also high. In addition, due to the high quality of life and the very good facilities that exist in this city, as well as the lack of income tax, people living in Dubai have a high level of satisfaction with the standard of living in this city. This article has been prepared and written by the experts of the Malekpour Law Firm, and copying this article without mentioning the source is against the laws.A
Labor market in Dubai
One of the most important issues for people who intend to immigrate and live in Dubai is to consider the conditions of the labor market in Dubai. It should be noted that Dubai is one of the cities that needs a lot of workforce and labor and in some jobs there is an urgent need for labor, but the point is that people who want to work in the UAE can only enter the job market of this city if they get a job invitation from an Arab employer, in which case they can apply for a work visa in this country. The important point is that finding an employer in this city is very difficult, and applicants must have a great resume and a high level of language proficiency in order to be able to find an employer. If you can find your employer, you can get a work visa in Dubai by receiving a job invitation (job offer) and start working in this city.
Obtaining a residence permit in Dubai
If you want to enter the UAE and Dubai through various immigration methods such as education, work or even investment, you should know that if you want to get a residence in the UAE, you must start working in this city, then you can get your residence permit. Keep in mind that by obtaining a student visa, you can also receive a temporary residence permit in this country, but the important point is that you can only get a temporary residence permit by studying, working and even investing in this country, and although this temporary residence permit can be extended every year, but it will not lead to a permanent residence permit or an UAE passport. If you are planning to migrate, you can watch the video of step-by-step guide for obtaining a residence permit in different countries on our website, and then take an action in this regard.
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