Dubai and dogs. Have you heard something such as “dogs aren’t welcome in Dubai” or that “dogs get treated badly” or that “Dubai isn’t a very dog-friendly place”? Well, given the number of people you will meet, as an expatriate, who have not just one, but multiple dogs, there seems to be something of a […]

Clearly, if you are moving to Dubai the place to settle in will vary considerably depending on whether or not you are married, have children and or pets and what you like to do in your spare time. The type of job you do and the location of your job may also be factors in

Teaching in Dubai – and for most people, that means teaching English in Dubai – holds out the promise of tax-free pay, respectful, eager and compliant students, a fabulous lifestyle and proximity to exotic places where one can holiday during the quarter of the academic year when you are not required to be at school

Avoid leaving Dubai even more broke than when you arrived – Expats living and working in Dubai, it seems, prefer life in the fast and expensive lane and despite the salaries and expenses packages that lured them to this 21st century metropolis, they all too frequently find themselves, like Micawber, spending twenty shillings and sixpence

Starting from the early 2000s, Dubai began to create a world-wide buzz. It had something to do with the opening of the Burj Al Arab hotel at the end of 1999; then there was the Dubai Cup, which suddenly started attracting international attention as the world’s richest horse race. And finally, there was the emergence

The UAE is an Arabic speaking country where English is spoken widely. Therefore, there is a demand for English lessons. The various ways that you can teach English in Dubai are related to your visa status and qualifications. Accordingly, the types of jobs and pay associated vary considerably. The Need for English Teachers Because of

As Dubai continues to hurtle into the 21st century, it is becoming an increasingly popular business destination for businesses of all sizes. Dubai’s strategic location provides access to potential clients in different continents including Asia and Europe, both of which can be reached via a short and convenient four hour flight, making the emirate a