Is Dubai safe for Filipinos?

Based on data from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, there were 618,726 Filipinos in the country by the end of 2016, with most of them residing in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. As the Dubai Police officials stated, we Filipinos are their “partners” in keeping the UAE peaceful, safe, and crime-fee.

Where do most Filipinos live in Dubai?

Al Nahda, Bur Dubai and International City are considered the best areas for Filipinos living in Dubai. These areas have a sizable number of Filipino restaurants, stores and supermarkets. Other popular areas include Al Karama, Al Rigga, Al Quoz and Al Satwa.

What do Filipinos do in Dubai?

Filipino workers Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates are primarily migrant overseas workers employed in the architecture, construction, cargo shipping design engineering, energy, information technology, marketing, medical, real estate, retail, telecommunications, and tourism sectors or as domestic helpers.

Is Dubai visa free for Filipino?

Dubai is one Asia’s most sought-after destinations! Unfortunately, Philippine passport holders are still required to go through a visa application process before entering Dubai.

Why do so many Filipinos live in Dubai?

The United Arab Emirates are the second destination of Filipino emigrants in the world. Working opportunities in the Gulf along with endemic unemployment in the archipelago have attracted one million Filipinos to the UAE, mainly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Why do Filipinos live in Dubai?

Population decline The Embassy of the Philippines in the UAE asked laid-off Filipinos to register, because of the possibility of job openings in Qatar.

Do expats pay taxes in Dubai?

The Emirates don’t levy any personal tax or capital tax. It’s true for both UAE citizens and expats. As a result, there is no special taxation regime for expat workers in the UAE as they are treated the same way as citizens when it comes to personal or capital income tax.

What is it like to live in Dubai as an expat?

Cars and petrol are very cheap indeed. It’s usual practice for families to have domestic help. Dubai is a bit of a bureaucratic headache especially for newly arrived expatriates who have to have licenses and permits for everything. You need a permit to work and a permit to reside in Dubai of course.

What’s new in 2020 for expats in the UAE?

In 2020 the UAE and Dubai, in particular, introduced exciting changes aimed at expat residents. We’re going to take a look at the pros and cons of living in Dubai, with practical tips on residency, taxes, education, health and plenty more, including the recent changes.

How strict are the laws in Dubai for expats?

The religious (primarily Muslim) and political systems in Dubai means the laws are quite different from other countries around the globe. The rules may seem strict to expats, but the people are generally understanding that you may not be aware of what is acceptable.

What do I need to know before moving to Dubai?

Here are some facts that you need to know before moving to Dubai: Adultery is a crime punishable by prison and subsequent deportation – as is getting into debt and even bouncing a cheque. Never drink and drive, never take non-prescribed drugs. Respect the dress code, dress conservatively.