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Being one of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai has always been an attractive place, for travelers as well as for job seekers. Living in Dubai although can be a little expensive, the costs basically come down to the living styles of the individual. A posh villa on the Palm or a small apartment in one of the buildings, it depends on the lifestyle of the individual.
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GUIDE ON -LIVING IN DUBAI
Introduction
Being one of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai has always been an attractive place, for travelers as well as for job seekers.
Developing at exponential speed, Dubai has made very quick strides in the tourism as well as the corporate and trade sectors.
With Tax free income, mind-blowing architecture, Dubai is a place where the expatriates are greater in umber than the original Emiratis.
Expats from across the world have made Dubai their home, making it a cultural melting pot of the globe.
Strung out along the Arabian Gulf, Dubai is known for its iconic constructions, over the top luxuries and a tourism industry that is booming.
Living in Dubai although can be a little expensive, the costs basically come down to the living styles of the individual. A posh villa on the Palm or a small apartment in one of the buildings, it depends on the lifestyle of the individual.
Rise in the number of Gyms in Dubai
Along with the high-stress work life, the constant demands that to meet deadlines and long working hours, it becomes all the more important to stay fit and healthy.
As the number of expats have been rising, new fitness campaigns, swanky gyms, sports clubs etc are springing up to help its residents stay healthy.
Many gyms in Dubai such as Tribe Fit, Fitness First etc. offer not only the regular cardio and gym facilities but are also provide yoga classes, spinning lessons etc and charge anywhere between AED 1997 to AED 3,588.
They also provide several promotional packages to increase their popularity among the citizens.
Rated as the 96th most expensive city to live in the world by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU), which was a significant drop from its earlier years.
With the rise in the apartment spaces, the cost of living largely depends on the area of the place. The rental contracts are generally yearlong contracts which can be renewed annually.
Along with the rise in the number of expats in the city, the number of serviced apartments in Dubai have also risen are getting increasingly popular.
Many hotels offer the facilities of a serviced apartments and are fully furnished to give you a homely feeling in a new city.
Many agents also specialize in booking such services apartments such as Better Homes LLC.
Serviced apartments Dubai on rent
Healthcare in Dubai is on its way to mending its paths. In the end of 2013 it was announced that basic healthcare facilities would be provided to all of its residents in the Health Insurance Scheme.
Regarded and recognized for providing the best healthcare facilities across the world, it is quite advisable for expats to get International Health insurance for themselves as the bills can get quite expensive in a short time.
An expat can apply for a health card from the UAE’s Ministry of Health which allows you to receive care at a public facility.
It is also important to keep a note of the clinics in Dubai which are a part of your insurance network. Working with a health insurance broker can benefit you greatly as they can provide the kind of insurance that would be suitable for you and the needs of your family.
Things to know about clinics in Dubai
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