Diversity and Racism in Dubai

Dubai is a melting pot of cultures. Here it is easy to make friends as you will find people from various parts of the world. It has a lot of expats who have moved here to make a living and climb the career ladder. It is however an expensive city.

The denizens of Dubai are really nice and sweet. The buildings and architecture here are beautiful. If you want to move to Dubai, then know the climate is really hot and it rarely rains here. Also, you don’t have to worry about the language barrier because residents of Dubai are really diverse; they come from many religions and nationalities.

Dubai is a multicultural society with 90% expatriate population, hence it is easy to settle down here. Known to be the Middle East’s financial hub, it is also famous for its tourist attractions and nightlife. The cost of living is high and it is difficult to stay here for long without a job or a stable income. It’s a safe, organized, and well-planned city.

Dubai is a very diverse cultural place. All walks of life are here, you will enjoy the culture and the scenery here. Nice places to shop and relax. Aside from the tallest infrastructure (the Burj Khalifa), you can also find the largest mall here which is Dubai Mall. I do recommend visiting here so you can see the beauty of this city that will make it easier for you to want to move here.

Dubai is a great location for someone who is interested in living in a city that is a melting pot of different cultures from around the world. Feeling at home will be easy as Dubai has residents from over 50 nations, who make up 90% of the total population of the Emirate. With such a large population, you are bound to find restaurants and grocery stores that offer cuisines and products that are familiar back in your home country.

Take into consideration that, though very modern, Dubai is still a part of the Middle East. People here are conservative and still follow a specific set of social norms. Freedom of speech is also practiced but you have to be respectful in what you say since the culture here is very diverse. Many nationalities live and work here so you have to be sensitive in what you say in person and online. Alcohol may be consumed, but there are specific rules you have to follow. The weather is great during winter, but in summer, it’s like an oven when you walk outside.

Dubai can be best described as a city that has the best of both worlds, eastern and western. It is a new, modern metropolis in the middle east region defining the latest architectures and is fast-paced. On the other hand, one may also find bliss in the older parts of Dubai which comprise of localities and businesses more than 40 years old that still look the same – a paradox in this fast-paced city where new buildings seem to develop overnight. We have around 100 plus different nationalities, al from various religious and ethnic backgrounds. And yet, you will not find a more peace loving city, zero animosity among these people. Crime is not unheard of, but what we call low crime here. And it is dealt with swiftly and efficiently.

If you do decide to move here, you will open the world to your kids where they will grow up embracing these different cultural differences and be so much more open minded in life. Being an expat is the best thing that has happened to me.