Living in Dubai guide for expats

All the information you need to relocate and live in Dubai.

Our selection of articles for expatriation in Dubai

Things to do in Dubai alone, with your partner or with friends

There is lots to discover in Dubai. If you don't believe us, just hop on the largest Ferris wheel in the world, the Ain Dubai ...

Things to do on weekdays and weekends in Dubai

Dubai is often called the city which never sleeps. People tend to associate Dubai with luxury hotels and expensive cars, but ...

The cuisine in Dubai

When it comes to eating out, Dubai offers everything that you can imagine. The number of restaurants is increasing every year ...

Work in Dubai

Home to almost 10 million expats, the UAE is a very popular relocation destination. If you are employed by a company in Dubai ...

Dubai's labour market

Dubai is one of the most desirable destinations for any expat in a peaceful and secure country. Home of sand, fuel and ocean, the ...

The work culture in Dubai

Dubai has become a second home for many nationalities from around the globe — which makes the work environment even more ...

Discover Dubai

The UAE is a country with close to 9 million expats — and this alone says a lot. Dubai is the country's most popular ...

The local culture in Dubai

Dubai, like most of the United Arab Emirates, is one of the most desirable job destinations worldwide. Over the years, this city ...

Building a professional network in Dubai

Dubai is without any doubt a city of opportunities for expats. However, expect a cultural shock, different laws and regulations ...

Making new friends in Dubai

Moving to a new country or city is not always easy, especially when you're leaving behind your friends and family ...

Networking etiquette in Dubai

The United Arab Emirates is a popular destination not only for tourism but also for business travel. Every year, this country and ...

Transport in Dubai

The desert inhabitants of the United Arab Emirates have used camels to get around for over 4,000 years. Before the 1970s, Dubai ...

Accommodation in Dubai

One of the first things you will need to settle when relocating to Dubai is accommodation. If you are relocating to Dubai, you ...

Buying property in Dubai

Dubai is like a drug; from the minute you step into the city as a tourist, that's where the love affair starts. Within a ...

Choosing a neighbourhood in Dubai

Relocating to a new country and a new city is always tricky. The most important thing is to find the right community. Some ...

Share your Expat Experience in the Guide

As an Expat.com member you can share your own experience about your expatriation by writing some articles in the Expat Guide.
Formalities, Visas, Work, Bank. Share your tips or your knowledges about the new country where you chose to live, or about your own country.