Dubai is one of the most popular destinations for travel in the world, and especially in the Middle East. It bears a magnetic quality with its glamour, high-rise buildings, and man-made islands. With a backdrop of a beautiful marina and the warm embrace of a year-long summer, it seems like an idyllic location to work and settle, but if you need more convincing than the allure of postcard pictures of this innovative city, then keep on reading!
1. Dream Destination
Not only is Dubai beautiful, but its geographic location is ideal. The reason the bustling city has established such a positive international reputation as the place to do business is due to its strategic location in the Middle East region. It is the perfect channel for trade between the East and West and is within four hours flight-time from most of the main global business destinations. Dubai boasts the status of being a world-class hub in the vast global network and it attracts consumers from all the surrounding regions.
2. Bye, Bye, Boredom!
In a city as lively and dynamic as Dubai, it is impossible to be bored. There is an abundance of things to do both during the day and at night. From art shows to fashion markets, food festivals, free concerts and a vibrant nightlife, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you prefer retail therapy, or a nice meal by the marina, Dubai is the place for you.
3. Living the High Life
Dubai is considered one of the best cities to live in the Middle East. Whether you’re an expat from the Middle East, North Africa or Europe, the perfect service, glamour glitz in this city is sure to make you feel like royalty. If you want to take the “high life” in a literal sense, then you will also please your eyes (and your daredevil side) with views from the many jaw-dropping skyscrapers.
4. Safety First
In the Bayt.com Top Cities in the Middle East and North Africa Survey 2016, feeling of stability and security was rated as the most important aspect to standard of living. Dubai ranks the highest in terms of standard of living. With many deterrents to crime, Dubai is one of the safest cities in the world with a relatively low crime rate. Crime is infrequent and is almost never of a serious, violent nature. That’s a reassuring piece of information when deciding whether or not you would like to settle in Dubai for work.
5. Tax-Free Income
Picture that beautiful number your salary is before deduction of income tax. Have you pictured it? That’s basically your Dubai salary!
6. Benefits Bonanza
Compensation is one of the most important factors in choosing a job. Most employers in Dubai have keyed in on this and have realized that a good compensation strategy is vital to retain talent. What better reason is there to work in Dubai than the fact the majority of employers offer attractive and inclusive benefits and commission. In the Bayt.com Job Seeker Confidence Index Survey 2017, job satisfaction levels were surveyed across the MENA region. Over half of UAE respondents reported that they were satisfied with the non-monetary benefits of their job.
7. Land of Opportunity
In a fast-growing landscape such as Dubai’s, the sky is truly the limit. A city designed for growth, its top industries are ever evolving and innovating. There is plenty of room for professionals to explore their career options while rubbing elbows with some of the most successful and influential people on the planet. Additionally, the Bayt.com Middle East Job Index Survey 2017 found that there is a high hiring potential in the UAE within the next year. Even right now, there are 2500+ UAE jobs available on Bayt.com, over a thousand of which are located in Dubai.
8. Excellence in Education
In addition to what it has to offer in ways of entertainment, Dubai has an abundance of top-quality schools. If you plan on relocating your family, or perhaps start a new one there, then you have nothing to worry about when it comes to their academic foundation. Whether you are seeking an International, British, American or traditional education for your children, you will find yourself spoiled for choice.
9. Doctor’s orders
Equally as important as education and personal security when choosing whether or not to move to another country for work is the local healthcare. The glamorous city is equipped with efficient hospitals and brilliant healthcare professionals to suit your every need. There is also no lack of available medicine or specialized doctors.
10. Stable Economy
As a hub of trade, innovation and consumerism, residents of Dubai also enjoy economic stability as well. In a time of uncertainty in the global economic scene, this is a reassuring factor to consider. Additionally, the latest Bayt.com Job Seeker Confidence Survey, conducted in August 2017, shows that the majority of UAE residents believe the local economy will improve within the next six months.
11. Financial Security
With its stable economy and dynamic industries to its salaries, compensation and tax-free income, it is easy to see how one can accumulate wealth. Making money and saving it are often two separate issues. In the aforementioned Job Seeker Confidence Survey, over half of UAE respondents said that their savings did not decrease in comparison to the last year.
12. Cultural Melting Pot
Adding to Dubai’s appeal is its multicultural nature. There are expats from both the West and the East who find their home in Dubai. Your inner circle and business contacts are sure to include people from different cultures, who speak different languages and can offer you a wealth of knowledge, making you more globally-minded.
13. Entrepreneur Friendly
If you’re looking to start your own business, Dubai is a great choice in the MENA region. With ample interest in investment and promotion of innovation, it is the superior climate for launching your idea or product into the market. Dubai has more than double the usual amount of entrepreneurial expats than the global average.
14. Global Exposure
Dubai is bound to give you the best foundation in international business, one that even money can’t buy with its unique formula of multiethnic companies and professionals mixed in with its strategic location and status as the nucleus of the business world in the region. It is the perfect starting point for a career in the international business world.
15. World-Class Infrastructure
To accommodate the high influx of visitors and expats coming into the country, the UAE has pulled out all the stops. The roads are well-designed, and as of 2009, the city also cut the ribbon on the long-anticipated Dubai Metro which connects passengers to all the main destinations in the city.
I’m sure by now you’re no longer thinking of reasons to work in Dubai and are probably wondering why not to. There is plenty you can do to get started. Start looking for your ideal job in the industrious city. If you’re unsure where to start, start with Bayt.com’s job search where you can find 10,000+ jobs on any given day.
