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Shopping Guide Dubai<\/h2>\n

Dubai<\/a> has been called a shopper\u2019s paradise with people traveling from all over the world to experience the luxurious shopping malls, the diverse range of goods, the choice of brands, the cutting-edge fashions, and the unexpectedly low prices. Whether you wind your way through the bustling streets of the traditional souks or wander through the spacious interiors of the modern shopping malls, you will realize why the city has gained its reputation as a shopping capital. English is the language of commerce and this makes shopping a trouble-free experience for all ex-pats in the city. The only problem that you may experience is that you are overwhelmed by the choices.<\/p>\n

There is even a shopping festival that is held around February every year. Shopping is celebrated with firework displays, laser shows, music concerts, fashion shows, street performances, and daily raffles for electronic items, cars, and even houses. During the shopping festival, the city buzzes with excitement and there is such an array of different types of entertainment<\/a> that it\u2019s easy to forget that the festival is really about shopping.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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01<\/td>\nDubai might look like a Western country but it is still a Middle Eastern country. Make sure you know the rules and stay on the right side of the law.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02<\/td>\nWhile Dubai is unbelievably hot in the summer, the weather in winter is wonderful. Make the most of it by investigating the many outdoor activities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03<\/td>\nChoose an area to live and a school for your children which is close to work location. This will save the whole family a lot of commuting time.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04<\/td>\nWhen you first arrive, there will be a lot of bureaucracy to deal with. Make sure you have a good supply of passport photocopies and lots of patience.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
05<\/td>\nWith the high turnover of expatriates, people are very welcoming and extremely helpful in practical matters as well as in helping you settle in.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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