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No, it’s not a practical option. Furniture and appliances are very cheap in the UAE. And all the appliances found in the West are available in Dubai. Buying them locally or even leasing some, is a far more practical approach to furnishing your new home.
Read MoreNo, it doesn’t. You may not eat, drink or smoke in public. But you may do so in private. Even at work, exercise a little prudence. You co-workers or colleagues who are Muslims may take offence for blatant display of such prohibited acts. In Dubai, if you forget and pop a cigarette or take a drink in public, you may either be reminded by anyone in sight or the police, or you could get arrested. M...
Read MoreDuring the entire month when the Muslim world observes Ramadan, everyone are required to observe the fast, at least publicly, for non-Muslims. The fast is in effect from sunrise to sunset, and most restaurants are closed during the day. They open to serve meals after sunset and stay open all night and close doors just before sunrise. Bars may stay open although loud or live music or performances i...
Read MoreBesides the official public holidays, Christian holidays, specifically Christmas and Easter, and Hindu holidays and festivals are not officially observed. However, owing to fairly large non-Muslim staff, most businesses make allowances and allow employees to attend church services or even celebrate at work if any of these holidays fall on a regular work day.
Read MoreEach company in the UAE has a public relations officer (PRO) who is in charge of processing all employee-related paperwork with various government offices. With recent legislation, this position is now mandated to be held by an Emirati (referred to as a local), or a UAE citizen.
Read MoreDubai’s work force is divided into two, for purposes of determining holiday benefits. There are private sector holidays and these are observed by employees of private businesses. There are public sector holidays and these are observed by employees in various government offices, the military, police and banks. Holidays observed as public holidays are for both private and public sectors.
Read MoreFor a Muslim territory, there is a fair amount of religious freedom in Dubai and people are free to practice their own faith. There are a number of churches and places of worship in Dubai although these may be located in less conspicuous places than mosques.
Read MoreMost prescription medications are available in the UAE although some brands may not. There are a lot of local brand names for popular prescription drugs.
Read MoreContrary to the trend in the West where every day is now Friday/wash day, most Dubai business people report to work dressed in formal business suits, complete with jackets and ties. However, some organizations with no formal dress codes allow employees to report to work dressed in business casual attires.
Read MoreDubai fashion is interestingly a showcase of everything the world has to offer. It is common to see Arab women in their abaya and Arab men in their kondura. Note however, that in some instances, the police may apprehend women who are deemed to be dressed inappropriately. There are no hard and fast rules in Dubai about what is and what’s not with respect to clothes. For a Muslim territory, Dubai ...
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