Dubai Life

Dubai is becoming a cosmopolitan city having more than 30% of its population as expats who are making Dubai an amazing city of opportunity.

Dubai has the world class nightlife as the city is filled with cocktail bars, wine bars, themed bars and typical British or Irish pubs are available, many of which offer food and entertainment as well. International cuisine is available in almost all the restaurants of the city and there are numerous night clubs around the city. International DJs are attracted towards these world class clubs. Moreover Indian, Middle Eastern and Asian night clubs are in ample number.

Shopping Paradise
Dubai is labeled the “Shopping Capital of the Middle East”. It is truly a duty free shopper’s paradise that gives you more for your money. Dubai’s numerous shopping malls cater to every consumer need. Products like gold and jewellery, high fashion, electronics, and carpets and handicrafts can be bought for amazing deals that are unmatchable anywhere else in the world.

Carpets & Rugs
Dubai is also one of the best places, outside of Iran, to buy Persian carpets. A wide variety of carpets are available year round and the quality is judged by the type of dyes used, the number of knots, size as well as the family name of the makers of the carpet. The carpets from Iran are generally prices higher than those from Kashmir and Turkey. Apart from carpets, you can even find some lovely Turkish kilims, Turkoman, Kashmiri and Afghan rugs.

Arabian Souvenirs
Since Dubai is the tourist Mecca for the whole Arabic region; you can get the best bargain on all kinds of Arabian souvenirs. Typical souvenirs include copper coffeepots, metal food platters, carved wooden or leather stuffed camels, woolen camel bags and sheesha or glass water pipes.

Dining Out
Dubai has the best of options when it comes to food. The city presents a wide variety of eating places, which serve the best of cuisines from all parts of the world. From Thai to the Mediterranean, and from the Korean to the French, Dubai has them all when it comes to satisfying those taste buds of yours. Thursday marks the beginning of the weekend and restaurants are always very busy.

Entertainment
Dubai is an international city and it offers a lively after-dark scene. Hotel bars, pubs and lounges are plentiful and most serve food and offer entertainment. Dubai increasingly attracts popular singers and entertainers from both the West and East.

There are numerous parks and gardens situated in Dubai, which offer a peaceful relief and entertainment from the daily rush of urban life. Some of the famous ones are Jumeirah Beach Park, Dubai Creek side Park, Mushrif Park, Al Mamzar Park and Safe Park.

Key Facts
- Strong service-driven economy
- Politically stable and almost crime free
- State of the art shopping malls
- No duty or taxes to pay
- Summer runs from October to March
- No prohibition on drinking alcohol
- Something for everyone
- Dubai International Airport has no separate airport departure tax

Sports
Dubai has ample of sports centers built in accordance with international requirements, to meet the ever increasing development in that Emirate. Old sports are given prominence in Dubai, such as camel and horse races, and there is The Dubai Marine Club which organizes a large number of international competitions in addition to boat to races, and also many Golf and tennis playgrounds where international competitions are held. There are many institutions and schools as well as social, scientific cultural and sport clubs, in addition to a large number of parks which constitute an excellent outlet as far a residents are concerned.