Is Dubai A Good Place To Live With A Family?

An insightful overview depends on the three categories: location, size, characteristics, and prime aspects. We'll go through each one of them in detail to learn precisely about Dubai. 

Location -
 
Dubai is a luxurious city located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), situated on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East with serene beauty and breathtaking views. Considering the exotic location, it is one of the prime reasons why people prefer Dubai over other cities. 

Size - 

Dubai covers an area of approximately Four Thousand Kilometers (4000 km) which is around Fifteen Hundred (1500 square miles). The city is not very expanded and large in terms of land area, but it has experienced growth and development due to the creation of Man-made islands and more. 

Characteristics - 

Modern Architecture - Dubai resonates the cultural diversity and values in its architecture, food, clothing, and more but over time, Dubai is known for its fusion of authenticity and modernity. The majorly popular 'Burj Khalifa', the world's tallest building is a prominent example of modern architecture in Dubai. 

Multicultural Society - Dubai is a home to diverse cultures and people. During the 20th century, people across the globe especially from the Middle East started settling in Dubai for their better growth and development in the rapid urbanization and transformation. They brought their culture, food, clothing, and values with them and Dubai courageously appreciated and adapted it.

Tourism and Entertainment - Dubai is a transforming major tourist destination, attracting millions of tourists and visitors across the world to Dubai for its globally famous architecture, desert, skyscrapers, shopping festivals, global events, and so on. 

Sustainability Projects - Dubai is actively promoting campaigns related to sustainable use and development. Also, Dubai is actively working on the development of green spaces, renewable energy projects, and more to preserve the city with sustainable use.

Considering the overview and development in Dubai, we can prefer Dubai as a good place to live with family. Here we would discuss the prime reasons why people choose Dubai over other countries or cities.

Family-Friendly Aspects - Dubai is generally considered a family-friendly place with a good environment and surroundings due to the safety measures, availability of education, healthcare centers, infrastructure, services, and more. The following aspects are the reason why Dubai is a family-friendly place - 

• Low Crime Rate 
• Safety and security in Dubai 
• Healthcare infrastructure and services 
• Entertainment options
• Availability of good and basic education
• Progressive Infrastructure

The Cost of living in Dubai solely depends on the person's needs, demands, and lifestyle. As Dubai is known for its luxurious lifestyle, it oftenly offers a high-end lifestyle to its residents. Here is a basic estimate of what the cost of living in Dubai would look like - 

Housing and Bills - 

Housing includes rent as a major proportion followed by minor bills such as water, electricity, wifi and so on. The cost of housing depends on the type of accommodation, location, and the property you choose for housing. A normal apartment of 1BHK or 2BHK can cost you around AED 5,000 To AED 10,000 which is 100,00 To 200,000  in Indian Currency. And the minor bills can cost you around AED 500 to AED 1000 which is 10,000  to 20,000 in Indian Currency.

Groceries - 

Groceries in Dubai are generally a little more expensive than the other Western cities, while the local produce is still cheaper and affordable and the imported items are expensive, especially in the high-end stores. A typical monthly grocery bill for a family in Dubai would be around AED 1000 To AED 2000 or more which is 20,000 to 40,000 in Indian Currency. Moreover, it depends on the person's preferences and diet.

Transportation - 

Transportation in Dubai is a savior for the people who keep traveling for their work or other purposes. Dubai offers Public Transportation, Taxis and Car pools, and Car Ownership. You can choose one of them according to your needs, budget, and lifestyle. Public transportation would cost you nearly AED 300 To 400 AED which is 7,000 to 9,000 in Indian Currency, Taxis and Car Pool would cost you around AED 20 To 40 AED which is 500 to 1000 in Indian Currency, Car Ownership is slightly expensive than all of this mentioned above it would cost you AED 2,000 to AED 3,000 which is 50,000 to 70,000 in Indian Currency.

Work and career opportunities in Dubai are higher than the other countries due to the strong economy, tax policies, and wide range of industries. Dubai is home to various diverse industries across the world belonging to different expertise such as finance, tourism, real estate, healthcare, technology, aviation, and more. This helps people seeking jobs from different fields and expertise to choose Dubai rather than other countries.

Dubai has a high demand for skilled professionals in high-paying sectors such as IT, Finance, Engineering, Security, and more. These sectors offer a high-paying package as compared to other sectors.

Considering the reason and detailed information regarding Dubai's size, location, economy, cost of living, and more in the blog, We can consider Dubai as a good fit to live in with your family. 

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