Living in Dubai🇦🇪

The city of superlatives — the world's tallest building, 0% income tax, a massive Russian and CIS expat community, and year-round sunshine.

Internet

200

Mbps

Safety

9/10

Cost modifier

+30%

vs country base

Highlights

0% income taxBurj KhalifaWorld-class infrastructureMassive Russian community

Neighborhoods

Dubai Marina

Waterfront & expat

$1800/mo

200 Mbps

Dubai's most popular expat neighbourhood — the stunning marina, the Walk promenade, rooftop bars, gyms, and the highest concentration of expats.

Pros

  • Best expat community
  • Marina views
  • Everything in one place

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Traffic on Sheikh Zayed

Downtown Dubai

Luxury & iconic

$2500/mo

200 Mbps

The heart of modern Dubai — Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain, and the most prestigious address in the Middle East.

Pros

  • Iconic location
  • Best shopping
  • Prestigious address

Cons

  • Most expensive
  • Lacks neighbourhood feel