Dubai is one of the 7 states making up
the United Arab Emirates and it is situated in the Middle East at the crossings
of Asia, Europe and Africa.
Dubai is a city of striking contrasts;
it's an exciting destination both for travellers looking for thrills and
adventure and for expatriates searching a healthy employment climate and an
untaxed lifestyle.
Those expatriates planning on moving
to the UAE or who are seeking the latest job chances in Dubai are certainly not
alone. The population of Dubai is one of the fastest growing in the world and
over the past 25 years it has quadrupled.
Work prospects in the city ascending
yearly by an average of 8.3% and the increasing availability of quality jobs
has attracted record numbers of expatriates to the region. The appeal of Dubai
lies in the fact that it is a liberal and moderate emirate and it has attracted
great players from every single significant business sector of note because of
the untaxed trade zones Dubai is famous for. These industry growing up from the
media, IT, engineering and financial sectors for example can recruit
internationally and many offer their staff a tax free salary with attractive
relocation profits on top meaning they attract the best, most dynamic employees
from around the world.
The expatriate population in the
entire UAE makes up 91.5% of the working population so you can see how popular
a destination Dubai is with international executives from around the world. To
work in Dubai it is necessary to get an employment visa, if you secure a job
offer before you fly out your employer will sponsor your visa for you.
Alternatively you can visit the country on a 30 day temporary visa, look for
work and as soon as you secure a job offer you can apply for your employment
visa.
In terms of those who holiday in Dubai
they're separated into a number of categories - you have shopoholics who come
for the tax free prices on luxury goods and jewelry, you have those who want an
adventure in and around the old and fascinating heart of Dubai, you have
families keen to hit the theme parks and adventure centres and those who come
for the sporting highlights of Dubai such as the world class golf, polo, diving
and desert safaris.