LIVE & WORK IN DUBAI

Comprehensive, up-to-date, practical information about everyday life

Meera Ashish

• PRICE £16.99
• EXTENT 240 pages
• BINDING Paperback
• FORMAT 234 x 153 mm
• ISBN 978-1-84528-353-7
• PUB DATE 28 May 2010
• BIC CODE VSW, 1FBXU
• CATEGORY Living & Working Abroad
• TERRITORIES World Rights

MEERA ASHISH, previously known as Meera Manek, is a freelance travel journalist who loves exploring new cities and writes for publications internationally. Born and brought up in London she’s had the travel bug since she went away for a gap year, and has been living between Dubai and London for the last three years. Now settled in Dubai she also spends time in Uganda, and is in the process of writing her first novel.

DESCRIPTION

Ostentatious, glamorous, materialistic, and tax free, Dubai is one of the most popular overseas locations for expatriate professionals. But although Dubai’s population is made up of 75% expats compared to 25% locals, there is still an old town, away from the artificial world of glass skyscrapers shooting skywards. The souks - the heart of urban Arabia - boast windows brimming with gold, rows of spices and nuts and fruits, pashminas and a dizzying variety of perfumes. As you set off on your journey to inimitable Dubai, this easy-to-use book offers advice on everything - from how to prepare before leaving; areas to live; how to find a job; understanding the property market; selecting schools; and the legal system.

CONTENTS

OVERVIEW OF DUBAI

• 1.General Information
• 2.Economy
• 3.Culture

LIVING IN DUBAI

• 4.Why move to Dubai?
• 5.Before arriving
• 6.On arrival
• 7.Accommodation
• 8.Getting Around
• 9.Schooling
• 10.Health & Hospitals
• 11.Legal System
• 12.Annual Events
• 13.Get Connected

WORKING IN DUBAI

• 14.Finding a job
• 15.Setting up a business
• 16.Employment Conditions
• 17.Women in Dubai

LEISURE IN DUBAI

• 18.Shopping
• 19.Food
• 20.Well-being
• 21.Sports & Fitness
• 22.Entertainment & Nightlife
• 23.Arts & Culture
• 24.Places to see
• 25.Outside Dubai