Expats in most sectors boost their earnings when moving to Dubai. HSBC Banks Expat explorer survey reckons the average expat salary is $138,000 a year, with three out of four expats confirming they earn more in Dubai than if they did the same job back home.

What is an acceptable salary in Dubai?

At present, an individual working in Dubai on an average earns about Dh. 16,775 per month. This average monthly salary includes housing, transport and other benefits.

Can you live permanently in Dubai?

Dubai does not offer permanent residency or citizenship to foreigners, and caps the expat working age at 65, so figuring out how to legally retire abroad in Dubai without working can be tricky at best. The best way is to qualify for an investment visa (see below).

Can you be homeless in UAE?

As economies continue to suffer across the world, hundreds of workers have been rendered homeless in the UAE over the last several months, primarily due to job loss and origin countries reluctance to accept repatriations.