Destination Dubai
Dubai is one of the seven states making up the United Arab
Emirates and it is located in the Middle East at the crossroads
of Asia, Europe and Africa.
Dubai is a city of striking contrasts; it is an exciting
destination both for travelers seeking thrills and adventure and
for expatriates seeking a healthy employment climate and a tax
free lifestyle.
Those expatriates planning on moving to the UAE or who are
seeking the latest job opportunities in Dubai are certainly not
alone. The population of Dubai is one of the fastest growing in
the world and over the past twenty five years it has quadrupled.
Employment prospects in the city rise annually by an average of
8.3% and the increasing availability of quality jobs has
attracted record numbers of expatriates to the region. The
appeal of Dubai lies in the fact that it is a liberal and
moderate emirate and it has attracted major players from every
single significant business sector of note because of the tax
free trade zones Dubai is famous for. These industry giants from
the media, IT, engineering and financial sectors for example can
recruit internationally and many offer their staff a tax free
salary with attractive relocation benefits on top meaning they
attract the best, most dynamic employees from around the world.
The expatriate population in the entire UAE makes up 91.5% of
the working population so you can see how popular a destination
Dubai is with international executives from around the world. To
work in Dubai it is necessary to obtain an employment visa, if
you secure a job offer before you fly out your employer will
sponsor your visa for you. Alternatively you can travel to the
country on a 30 day temporary visa, seek work and as soon as you
secure a job offer you can apply for your employment visa.
In terms of those who holiday in Dubai they are divided into a
number of categories