This is the question most frequently asked by all those planning to relocate to Dubai either for business, employment, or any other purpose. In many ways, cost of living in Dubai is almost similar to the cost of living in the UK, except that there’s no personal tax in Dubai. The giant economy of this rich Middle Eastern country is mostly fueled up by its petro-dollars. Booming businesses in Dubai have created a variety of job opportunities, turning Dubai into a greener pasture for job seekers around the world.
Put in simple words, living in Dubai is expensive! For food and drinks, Dubai relies mostly on imported products, which explains why eating and drinking is costly in the emirate. Water is expensive, so is wine and other beverages. Seafood is very popular among the locals but that also is very expensive as most of the seafood is imported from Australia. As for clothing, it costs fairly average as long as local products are used, since Dubai also exports clothing and textiles. But usually designer labels are rampant in malls which are very pricey.
Housing in Dubai is probably the most expensive of all deals. Owning property in Dubai is possible but the government is stringent about it. People usually prefer apartment rentals since they are cost-effective and easy to maintain. Healthcare services are subsidized by the government. Dubai also boasts one of the best transportation services in the world with its international airport serving nearly 30 million passengers a year, a new Dubai World Central International Airport and the Dubai Metro.
Dubai has also excelled in education and is home to 88 public and 132 private schools. Some of these schools are affiliated with renowned universities of the west.
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