For many Dubai is a city of their dreams and they dream to live in Dubai. Reason? Dubai offers so much. Living in Dubai is really a unique experience. This especially felt by anyone who is visiting Dubai for the first time.
Dubai is similar to New York or London. The only difference is that the foreigners are in majority while the locals are in minority. The English and the Americans in Dubai has never become the target of the locals for the activities of their countries in Afghanistan or Iraq. The reason is that Dubai society has not developed on the basis of nationalism but on the spirit of capitalism. Despite some rules and regulations to protect nationalism the Dubai’s society has developed as diverse society. Now the local Burqa clad women can easily mix with the while skinned people taking sun bath along the beaches.
Though the locals speak Arabic but the languages like Urdu, Persian, and Russian are quite common in Dubai. You can also do your work if you know Hindi. But English is the most commonly spoken language in Dubai and even the locals are now learning it to communicate better with their western counterparts. However Islam still remains the single largest uniting factor for the believers of Islam. If English is not your language it will be good if you learn it. It will be enough even if you learn some common phrases used in day to day situations. It will also be good for you if you learn some words of the local Arabic language. The reason is that if you use these words when you are communicating with a local you are likely to get better attention.
There have been many attempts to make money by using the principles of Islam. In this regard Dubai is facing competition from Malaysia. Malaysia is now trying to popularize the concept of ‘halal’ in non veg foods and has now become a ‘halal hub’. But Dubai is depending on the concept of Islamic banking to make money. But an interesting thing to note in this context is Dubai has brought new technology in the field of banking and is thus propagating the modern Islam.
Even the Burqa and Chaders worn by the traditional Dubai women have now become fashionable and bear some marks of the western culture. The women are getting more freedom now. Another thing to note is the garments under the traditional Burqa. These garments worn behind a Burqa are now the true style of western statements.
The crime rate in Dubai is very low and it is the safest place to live in. The climate of Dubai is a mixture of hot and cold. There is summer for 9 months in Dubai and you have to face the scorching sun. Therefore air conditioners are quite common. You cannot live without air conditioners.
The cost of living in Dubai is quite high but it is compensated by the high salary you receive there for your work. Moreover, you do not have any tax problems.
While living in Dubai you will have to follow the rules of the land. Kissing at public places is strictly prohibited. In some places women are also prohibited from wearing revealing clothes. Driving after drinking may land you in prison. You will also not be allowed to talk about democracy. But these are some of the inconveniences you have to learn to live with in Dubai. If you learn to live with them you will feel great to live in Dubai.
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