Dubai
UAE
Description
Dubai offers modern housing options with a high cost of living, especially in popular expat areas. The job market is strong in finance, tech, and trade sectors. Public transport includes metro and buses, but many rely on cars. The city is very safe with low crime rates. Healthcare is excellent with many private hospitals. The climate is hot desert with extremely high summer temperatures. Dubai is culturally diverse with a large expat community and many amenities. The city is walkable in some districts but generally spread out.
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€600.00
1-bed flat (center)€2,088.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,318.00
3-bed flat (center)€3,936.00
3-bed flat (outside)€2,549.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€186.60
Internet€86.11
Mobile plan€52.11
Transportation
One-way ticket€1.39
Monthly pass€69.70
Taxi start€2.79
Gasoline (1 l)€0.65
Leisure
Cinema ticket€11.85
Fitness club€75.79
Education
Preschool (month)€716.78
Intl. primary (year)€12,110.00
Advantages
- ✓ Strong job market
- ✓ Excellent healthcare
- ✓ Very safe city
- ✓ Modern housing options
- ✓ Culturally diverse community
Disadvantages
- × High cost of living and rent
- × Extreme summer heat
- × Car dependence outside central areas
- × Limited public green spaces
- × Bureaucratic processes can be complex