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Dubai is a Muslim country but very diverse. There is a high percentage of foreign nationals among the locals. Most of the people living in Dubai are here for work. Only a small percentage are just here for tourist reasons.
The thing is, if you come to Dubai and you want to live here permanently, you will definitely have to get a job to keep up.
The cost of living in Dubai is not all that cheap but is better compared to other developed countries.
Is it worth working in Dubai? Alright, here are the top five(5) reasons to consider when you want to settle and work in Dubai or just come for vacation and leave.
- Security- When it comes to security, Dubai is first class. You can walk in the middle of the night or anywhere without fear. There is an intense police presence everywhere. From Airport to your doorstep, police are everywhere providing 24/7 security. There are cameras everywhere in the city and in residential areas. You are monitored even on the High way.
- No Tax- Working in Dubai is the best if you wouldn't like to pay taxes. Because Dubai is a Muslim country, there are tax exemptions for individuals. It's only companies that do pay taxes.
- Cheap Goods & Services- There are a lot of varieties of products that you can choose from when you are buying. There is also competition for vendors, therefore, prices of products are very cheap as compared to other countries. Eg. You can have i7 Laptop at 350AED which is equivalent to $95. Restaurants and Hotels can be booked are 200aed a night with a premium treat.
- On-time Salary Payments- The payment of salaries is monitored by the government. The employers face penalties for any delay in the worker's salary. Overtime is also paid when you work for it. Starting this year, 2022, there is a new law that lets workers also enjoy half a day on Fridays, and full weekends rest on Saturday and Sunday.
- Leisure and Vacations- After a tough day at work, there is always a happy ending where you can visit the most prestigious locations in the country to relax your mind. Besides the famous Burj Khalifa, there are other attractive tourist sites where you can visit. Some of these places are free to enter while others have very small fees to be paid. Some of their beaches are exceptional and clean. You can go there with friends and enjoy life as well as the dessert. These tourist places will be discussed some time to come on this website. Just stay with us.
Thats all for now, but choosing to work in a certain country depends mostly on one's personal goal and ambition. Some will go for the money exchange, whiles others go for the condition of service.
So to choose to work in Dubai or not will better depend on your own reason. The 5 points highlighted above are just to let you consider if it is worth working in Dubai on our side.
