What is life like in Dubai?

Life in Dubai

Life in Dubai is characterised by:

• Modernity: Dubai is a modern city with an impressive skyline, luxurious hotels and huge shopping malls.
  
• Internationality: People from all over the world live in Dubai. The city is very multicultural and tolerant.
  
• Safety: Dubai is one of the safest cities in the world.
  
• Prosperity: Dubai is a wealthy country with a high standard of living.
  
• Sunshine: Dubai has sunshine and warm temperatures all year round.
  

However, there are also some challenges:

• High cost of living: Dubai is an expensive city.
  
• Strict rules: Dubai is an Islamic country with strict rules and laws.
  
• Few freedoms: Freedom of expression and freedom of assembly are restricted in Dubai.
  
• Climate: Dubai is very hot and humid in summer.
  

Entry requirements:

• German nationals require a visa to enter Dubai.
  
• The visa can be applied for online or on arrival at the airport.
  
• The visa is valid for 30 days.
  
• Further information on entry requirements can be found on the website of the Federal Foreign Office.
  

Visa:

• There are different types of visas for Dubai, e.g. tourist visas, business visas and work visas.
  
• The type of visa depends on the purpose of the trip.
  
• For more information on visas for Dubai, please visit the Dubai Immigration website.

• Die Emirates ID ist ein elektronischer Personalausweis, der für alle Einwohner Dubais erforderlich ist.
• Die Emirates ID kann online oder bei einem Emirates ID-Servicezentrum beantragt werden.
• Weitere Informationen zur Emirates ID finden Sie auf der Website der Emirates Identity Authority.

Emirates ID:

• The Emirates ID is an electronic identity card that is required for all residents of Dubai.
  
• The Emirates ID can be applied for online or at an Emirates ID service centre.
  
• Further information on the Emirates ID can be found on the Emirates Identity Authority website.
  

Health insurance:

• In Dubai, health insurance is compulsory for all residents.
  
• There are various health insurance providers in Dubai.
  
• The cost of health insurance varies depending on the provider and the scope of services.
  

Housing:

• Finding housing in Dubai can be difficult as the demand for housing is high.
  
• There are different types of flats in Dubai, e.g. flats, villas and penthouses.
  
• Rents for flats in Dubai vary depending on location, size and amenities.
  

Cost of living:

• The cost of living in Dubai is high.
  
• The cost of food, accommodation, transport and entertainment in Dubai is higher than in Germany.
  

Bank account:

• German nationals can open a bank account in Dubai.
  
• Most banks in Dubai offer accounts for expats.
  
• You will need a passport, visa and Emirates ID to open a bank account.
  

Job:

• There are many job opportunities for expats in Dubai.
  
• Most jobs in Dubai are in the fields of finance, IT, tourism and logistics.
  
• You can use online job boards or recruitment agencies to find a job in Dubai.
  

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