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A GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN DUBAI

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A GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN DUBAI Every year thousands of students from all over the world come to Dubai for higher education. There are many things that need to be examined and taken care of when you travel to a foreign country. We aim to cover some of the essentials and provide some information to make your trip a little easier and safer. CULTURAL DIFFERENCE Be prepared for a cultural shock when you enter Dubai. UAE, with over 200 Nationalities is so culturally diverse that it is almost impossible to differentiate between them and they appear as an amalgam. But still, Islam remains the official religion of the UAE therefore one should be accustomed to Islamic traditions and practices. TRANSPORTAION Dubai is well spread out, you can’t just walk to a destination. On top of it the heat makes it extremely difficult to walk or cycle. Taxis are very expensive partly due to the high fare and partly due to the distance that needs to be covered. Hence
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7 things to know before buying property in Dubai

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Buying a property in Dubai is definitely going to be one of the significant investments you are going to make during your entire life. Many people aspire to have  property in Dubai  and rightly so. But before you go for such a big decision, you better know a few things : 1.    Future of Dubai  – When it comes to being prepared for the future, Dubai ranks very high. Be it residents or investors, Dubai has a lot to offer for both. There are massive large scale real estate projects that are under construction in many areas of Dubai. 2.      Freehold vs Leasehold areas  – For making an informed decision, one needs to understand the basic difference between Freehold and Leasehold areas. Whichever part of the world you’re from, you can buy property in freehold regions. In leasehold areas, one cannot buy property but can only lease it. The time period of the lease can vary from 10 years to 99 years. 3.      Expats vs Local Emiraties  – Are there different rules for Emir
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What makes Dubai so Unique ?

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What is so Unique About Dubai? Dubai has awed everybody for a long time, both the people living in Dubai and the rest of the world. The spectacular buildings, the trade opportunities, the varied culture, the tourist attractions are just some of the many reasons that make Dubai stand out from the rest of the world. The main thing drives this uniqueness is the vision of the pragmatic leaders of Dubai who have always strived to make it the best place on Earth. Here are some facts that make it unique: The Tallest Building in the World  If there is one thing you’ll never get tired of looking at is The Burj Khalifa. Standing at 829 metres, Burj Khalifa is truly a spectacle and sparkles like a diamond in the desert. Some of the features and attraction at Burj Khalifa are:-            The Dubai Fountain - With a total length of 270 metres and shooting water up to a height of 150 metres it is illuminated by 6600 lights and 50 coloured projectors. It is the worlds’ second l
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Why buy property in Dubai ?

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Why to buy property in Dubai ? Dubai has been ranked among the top 10 cities in the world to live in. Quality of life offered by Dubai is next to none which makes it ideal to live in. It is one of the most happening places in the world and there are so many reasons to buy property here. ·        Decline in Property prices – Acc. to a report by Knight Frank, a property consultancy LLP operational established in 1896, Dubai saw a decline in the property prices by 3.8% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2018.  This makes it an ideal time to invest in property here as the trends indicate that the prices will rise in the near future. ·        Excellent Return on Investment – The average ROI in Dubai on apartments was seven percent in 2017-2018. This was despite the drop in rent and sales prices. These returns are comparable to some of the best performing cities in the world. ·        Happiest City in the World   - In 2016, Dubai formed a Ministry of Happiness whose mai
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Steps for buying property in Dubai

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Want to buy a property in Dubai but have no idea on how to go ahead and get your dream home?  We got you covered. Purchasing a property as an expat may seem like a big challenge from the outside, filled with many hurdles in the forms of regulations. Be rest assured, it is not the case. The Dubai Land Department, alongside the legislating bodies in control of the department, have ensured that the process of buying a property in Dubai is smooth and quick. Usually it takes two to ten weeks to buy a house in Dubai, depending on whether there are mortgages involved on either side, buyer or seller. The quickest route, obviously, is a full cash transaction. The transaction costs for buying property can range anywhere from 3% to 7% on the cost of the property, depending on the type of property and the broker services used, barring mortgage related charges and interest rates. Should you take the risk of buying an off-plan property ? Although this method usually takes time, it
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