Dubai vs Bangalore
Hey, has anyone moved to Dubai for work. A relative and a few friends moved recently and only have very good things to say. But wanted to get a balanced view. What are the pros and cons of moving there for work? My current understanding: Pros -Tax free income -Cosmopolitan environment -Hopefully better work life balance Cons -Expensive overall (Rent, Food) -Harsh weather -No easy path to citizenship
You can speak in your own language in public and no one will abuse you in Dubai. They have monarchy yet it much closer to Democracy as compared to Bangalore
DesignTinker
Stealth
8 months ago
Worked with a few top Dubai companies and stayed there for on-site projects (couple of monthlong stays). I felt the locals at work treat Indians as second class citizens. I spoke with some Indian employees in these companies who became friends and they said that the locals are 1st class, American/Europeans are 2nd class, Indians are 3rd class and other south asians/Philippinos are 4th class.
GreatWhine
Stealth
8 months ago
Been there, felt that
Agreed. But that's the case everywhere. You'd be a secondary citizen in every part of the world except India.
The biggest pro is security. It's one of the safest places in the world.
Indusplateau
Stealth
8 months ago
Yes, Any mistake can lead to death.
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Namkeen
Stealth
8 months ago
Never worked from Blore. Worked in Jaipur, Mumbai, Noida.
Total work experience: 7.5
I’m working in Dubai since ~2 years.
Salary: Living alone with salary ~25kAED
Accommodation: 3.5k-5k AED in JBR
Weather: if you’re from north India, summer is same. Anyway, AC everywhere and mostly things are in door or have AC. Nov-April is good weather. Temp 14-27c.
Visa: unless you have a job you have visa. If you got salary >30k AED/month, you can apply for 10 year gold visa and this can be extended
I was in same dilemma 2 years back, I’m glad I moved here. Given a chance to live in UAE vs USA, I’d choose UAE
I have ample of things to do after work hours. I started running, hitting gym, going for tennis. Live nearby beaches/waterfront so pretty great quality of life.
Namkeen
Stealth
8 months ago
*until you have job
As per you what can be a good salary for a project manager with about 5 years of experience??
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And why?
To become 3rd class citizens?
To miss family and frnds?
To start everything from scratch?
To waste your weekends on phone with family and housekeeping tasks?
If non of those are your problem and money is everything..then move dbx.
Gems_Bond
Stealth
8 months ago
If people can share the light on following, it will be helpful. Thanks a ton in advance 🙏🏾
1. What is the in-hand/monthly salary of those who moved to Dubai?
2. After meeting all expenses, how much are they able to save/month?
(Remittance if any to India, please count it under saving and not expense).
Pros
Tax free income is big ++
Indian food everywhere
Clean roads
Global workforce
3 hrs flight from India with low tariffs
Cons
You are gonna miss your family
Growth opportunities are very less
Hikes would be around 3-5%
I moved to UAE 8-9 months back. Love every bit about this place. I've lived in all major cities in India and loved all of em. So I was apprehensive about my move to UAE but I'm not anymore.
Yes, life is different. Weather isn't as 💙 India but other than that, i didn't feel anything different.
Bangalore is an absolute garbage dump of a city (Before you come at me, I've lived there 2 years). There's not one thing about Bengaluru that is a green flag - weather? Every damn city has the same weather bruv; pay? 30% goes to tax, 20% to landlord, 10% to autos and commute; people? bruh puhleezzzz!
Lol, sorry if I got carried away. I'd go for Dubai over Bangalore anyday - quality of life, monies, people, outdoor life >>> Bengaluru's.
That's just me. If you can shed more light on your pay and stuff, I can comment if it's worth moving. 🤙🏽
Hey @binnybin, thanks for the detailed answer. I had two more questions. Will DM you to connect, that works! Thanks!
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