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United
Arab Emirates
Roughly a
five hour flight from the UK, the UAE is becomming a favourite
with holidaymakers and city breakers, with regular flights to
both Abu Dhabi and Dubai from several international airports,
these are the hot spots.
The climate
is certainly a major attraction, with year round sunshine and
average daytime temperatures between 20C and 40C, it makes a change
from the damp and dreary weather we are used to. It rains only
a couple of times a year, mainly in winter (average only 12 centimetres
a year).
The UAE is
a large country (originally 7 sheikhdoms), predominantly made
up of wide expanses of flat, sandy land, but does boast several
mountains, beautiful beaches and further north, even some greenery.
Paradise Property
Consultants have chosen to market properties in Dubai, as it is
a cosmopolitan, rapidly growing city and this is where most of
the development is taking place.
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Country
- United Arab Emirates
Capital - Abu Dhabi
Language - Arabic,
English, Persian, Urdu, Hindi, Tagalog
Member of EU - No
Currency - UAE Dirham
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| FAQs
Q.
Can I work in the United Arab Emirates?
A. Yes. You must however have a labour card.
You can apply for one if you have residency permit or visa.
Q. How do I
get a Residency Permit?
A. Permanent residency visas are generally issued
to new property owners and their immediate family as per the latest
immigration regulations. If you do not own a property, you must
have a sponsor - someone who will legally vouch for you.
Q. Do I need
a local bank account?
A. No. Buyers do not require a local bank account.
It is recommended to open one, for convenience, should you need
to pay any utility bills.
Q. What is
the Emirati health care like?
A. The health care available is excellent, with
ultra-modern equipment available should it be neccessary. Emirati
citizens benefit from free hospital treatment and medical care.
Non-Emiratis must pay for health care.
Q. Can my children
go to school in UAE?
A. Yes. Schooling from Nursery to University
is widely available. Most lessons are given in English, with almost
every subject under the sun available to study, standards are
high. School fess vary and there are often waiting lists to join.
Q. What about
my pets?
A. All animals with the relevant paperwork (good health
and vaccination certificates) will be allowed into the country.
It is advisable to get a pet passport. If you have do not have
one, your pet will have to go into quarantine if you return to
the UK with it.
Q.
Is UAE safe for foriegners?
A. . In Dubai, street
crime is practically non-existant and is recognized
as one of the top five safest destinations in the world. There
have however recently been threats of terrorism against westerners
in the UAE, as in the UK, Europe and the USA.
Q.
Can I drive in the UAE?
A. Yes. There are several variations to this answer though.
In Dubai, you may currently hire a car under a
valid UK driving licence. In Abu Dhabi and the other Emirates,
an international licence is required to drive a vehicle. These
can be obtained by UK citizens with valid residency visas.
Q.
How much do I allow for fees when purchasing a property in Dubai?
A. There are no government taxes of any type on property.
Allow for 1.5% of the property value for registry fees, which
is payed to the land department on completion.
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