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Based around on-the-ground realities, Living in... Dubai covers the city’s history, its culture, the best way to prepare a move, the subtle nuances of daily life and social attitudes, the availability of housing, the different education systems as well as tried and tested recommendations for select shopping, dining and entertainment options.
 
HISTORY /// from early history to the present

QUICK FACTS /// there will be no faux-pas after getting acquainted with Dubai’s facts /// geography /// climate /// culture /// social etiquette /// greetings /// population /// national holidays /// other religions in Dubai /// safety and security

MOVING /// you will be as ready as you can be before the move /// the move /// upon arrival in Dubai /// settling down

LEGAL MATTERS /// increasing your knowledge /// the legal system in the UAE /// Shari’ah law and its applications /// expatriates, UAE law and Shari’ah /// documents you need before the move /// visas /// renewing visas /// cancelling visas /// employment ban /// licenses and documents /// lifestyle and the law /// expatriates marrying in the UAE

HOUSING /// putting your mind at rest /// a sprawling city /// supply and demand /// rental /// purchase /// the districts in Dubai /// temporary accommodation – hotel apartments

UTILITIES & SERVICES /// what to do and how to do it  /// water and electricity ///  landline /// public payphone /// mobile /// internet /// television /// dvd/video rentals /// radio /// press /// postal services /// home services /// miscellaneous professional services /// domestic help

DRIVING /// learning to be safe /// driving licenses /// infringements and the law /// your car /// motorcycles /// bicycles & bike paths

TRANSPORT /// getting around traffic /// salik /// taxis /// buses /// monorail /// metro /// trams /// bridges in Dubai /// sea/water travel /// air transport

FINANCES /// being wise /// opening a bank account /// islamic banking /// utility bills, payments /// the process of getting loans, mortgages /// cost of living /// Dubai financial market

WORKING /// making a living /// working areas /// free zones /// setting up your own company                   

EDUCATION /// ensuring progress /// the history of education in Dubai /// present education system in Dubai /// schools  at a glance