Dubai

Come back Post

Why is Dubai an amazing place for Indians to relocate? 

It has been really long since I have written anything for my blog, the reasons are many. Although it won’t be wrong to say that the excuses are many. I wanted to think of some fantastic topic that I could pen down lyrically or just write about traveling, but oops I haven’t travelled anywhere in recent times, thanks to covid. It is not like I have not made plans to travel but some remained in my head and some could not be materialized because of my own fear of covid. In the end, I had too many thoughts and too many interests in too many different areas that uniting them was too broad, or focussing on one was too narrow.

But anyway as the saying goes its better late than never. And even though I haven’t travelled in ages I have changed my residency country and I can write about it. Yes, It has been one full year today since I shifted to Dubai and haven’t written anything about it. So this is the best topic to do a come back blog. Why I shifted to Dubai is a long story, but one thing is sure that if I was given an option I would have definitely opted for Dubai or any place like it. Not because I know a lot about the place or I am fond of skyscrapers or anything like that. It's just that it fascinates me. Now since I have been staying here for more than one and a half year I can list down the reasons of why one can plan to shift top Dubai. 

Dubai is not the capital of UAE but definitely the most popular city of UAE. Living in Dubai is a lot of fun, and it is definitely worth the move. There are number of reasons that can fascinate one to shift here. In my opinion here are some of the reasons-

1. Feels like home- First and most important thing in Dubai or rather say UAE is that there are lots of Indian expats which makes it feel like home to those who relocate there. So, people like me who has changed many houses since childhood, adjusting here was not an issue at all. There are so many Indians here that I hardly realize that I am staying outside the country.  So, there are seldom chances of being homesick here. 

2. Safety- There is no doubt that UAE is one of safest places in the world. Till the time I have not shifted here I could not understand this phrase. But now since I am here I realize what it feels to be safe. Back home whenever my brothers and male friends planned for anything in night either it be a simple eating out or traveling late, we girls/ ladies could not be a part of it. And I felt quite offended and irritated by this fact. But here I can actually go out in night and enjoy the night outs. And that too not just with friends but with kids and family too. UAE specifically Dubai is beautiful during night, it seems that the city is decorated with vibrant and varied lights. Anyways coming back to safety, this is definitely a safe city. My daughter once forget her bag in the park and we went back there after two hours to find it exactly at the same place where she left it. So here one can safely forget their belongings. Even the cab driver returns the belongings pretty much as soon it’s noticed by him or her. Here, in our experience a very safe city.

3. Transport System- Dubai has a very well established public transport system. The metro line is one of the most convenient ways to get around the city, it travels in a straight line, so it's easy for people like me also who has bad direction sense. Naturally, buses are the cheapest option, followed by the metro and then taxis. And once you get the driving license here you can rent or buy a car to get around very easily. There are many options of second hand cars which is really convenient for pocket as well as for new drivers. Dubai boasts of the best road infrastructure in the MENA region. Only catch is to understand the ways and once you get that right it feels like you are in the world of video games. The roads are smooth, extremely planned and amazingly lit. 

4. No Tax- Dubai is mostly tax free, all the salary you earn is your take home salary. So, there is no direct tax, only VAT is being levied on products. 

5. Food- Frankly we never felt away from home, food wise. All food cravings are fulfilled via home delivery or via a short drive away. Bur Dubai, Deira, are not just rich in varied Indian food and flavours but whole area literally looks and feels like India. From gol gappas, vara pav to biryanis and shawarma, the area has all the options. And not just this, there are many grocery stores which houses Indian spices and products. 

 

6. Hose in washroom- Unlike many countries the washrooms here are clean and has hose. All those who are from India can understand the importance of hose. 

There are many more reasons to feel like home in Dubai and I am sure Indians who have been staying here since ages will come up with more points to love Dubai. I am just one year old in this city and I am still exploring and loving it.