Except for uae and gcc national citizens other nationalities must obtain a uae residence visa to legally live in abu dhabi dubai and other emirates.

The first human settlement in the history of dubai was in approximately 3000 bce when the area was inhabited by nomadic cattle herders in the 3rd century ce the area came under the control of the sassanid empire which lasted until the 7th century when the umayyad caliphate took control and introduced islam in the area.

residence visa and sponsorship abu dhabi dubai uae except for uae and gcc national citizens other nationalities must obtain a uae residence visa to legally live in abu dhabi dubai.

expat as well as emirati couples can and do get married in dubai and the uae the rules and procedures vary depending on nationality andor religion and sometimes which emirate the.

Can i come on a visit or tourist visa to dubai find work and start working immediately it is illegal to work on a visa other than a valid employment visa in dubai.

Span classnews_dt04112013spannbsp018332families are the foundation stone of arab society and so it follows that the gulf region is extremely familyfriendly make the expat move with a spouse and children in tow and youll slot.

Most expats find themselves living in western compounds in saudi arabia ksa this expat housing is like living in a small selfcontained holiday village or prison depending on your point of view.

This is a great article sums up so well the experiences that so many face certainly true for many expats we have journeyed with during 95 years of my being a church pastor in an international church within a university city and with people working for all kinds of international companies.

Lets not kid ourselves menthe only reason the women we see in public are even standing next to their husbands is moneyprostitution is prostitution whether its in dubai or a wedding chapel.