What are the problems in Dubai?

12 ‘first world problems’ you only face in Dubai

• You have to work on Sundays.
• It’s warm outside but freezing inside.
• You need a friend, but your friend lives in Sharjah.
• You’re confused by all the superlatives.
• Trying to sleep with construction noise.
• Each mall is designed like a maze.
• Finding your car at any parking lot.

Why is Dubai so poor?

The UAE’s failure to integrate its citizens into the private sector of the economy has contributed to its high levels of poverty. Only 0.34 percent of Emiratis work in the private sector, which is largely due to the sociocultural stigma around service jobs.

Can I go to Dubai with my boyfriend?

Sexual relationships or unmarried couples cohabiting is illegal in Dubai. Cohabiting, including in hotels, is also illegal, however most hotels in Dubai do not enforce an ‘only married couples’ rule. The luxury hotels which mostly cater to foreigners are especially relaxed.

Is it legal to drink in UAE?

Generally, the legal age for drinking alcohol is 18 in Abu Dhabi, but a Ministry of Tourism by-law prevents hotels from serving alcohol to those under the age of 21. In Dubai and all other emirates besides Sharjah, the drinking age is 21. Drinking alcohol in Sharjah is illegal.

Why there is no water in Dubai?

Most of the groundwater in the UAE is found in fossil aquifers that receive little to no water recharge. For every litre of water that flows back into the country’s groundwater reserves from infrequent rainfall, twenty-five litres is withdrawn.

Why is there not enough water in the UAE?

The issue of water scarcity in UAE has forced the government to rely on water desalination. The high intake of water by people for household and farming purposes is the main reason for the shortage. The fact that the people have a free water supply in UAE makes them waste the water without much concern.

What is it like to live in Dubai?

Living in Dubai is not wonderful and glamorous, as many would have you believe. Forget about what you’ve read, seen, and heard; those shiny buildings and man-made islands are all just smoke and mirrors.

What happens if you lose your job in Dubai?

If you lose your job you will have 30 days to find another job and another sponsor, or else you will have to leave Dubai. You cannot just change jobs on a whim in Dubai – depending on the level of formal education you have, this restricts the number of times you can change jobs believe it or not.

Can expats buy cars and alcohol in Dubai?

Expats can buy alcohol in Dubai and also they are allowed to eat and drink during the daylight hours of Ramadan. Taxis are very cheap and the government is investing hugely into a public transportation system. Cars and petrol are very cheap indeed.

Is Dubai still a good place to invest in property?

Firstly, despite the emirate’s economic contraction which hit the world in 2008, Dubai now is still a booming economy where there was an abundance of employment prospects, and opportunity for strong speculation in the local property market abounded.

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