Overview
The Emirates is one of the Middle East’s most diverse states, drawing its population from the Indian subcontinent, Malaysia, The Philippines, Britain and a host of other countries. The result is a kaleidoscopic nation that encapsulates the best of East and West, with fantastic shopping too. The highlight is Dubai, a glitzy blend of skyscrapers, temples, beaches and shops that attracts the rich and famous from across the world.
Being such a small country, road travel is most people’s best choice, with regular bus services between every destination. Hiring or buying a car is possible, but if you do, watch out for the crazy local drivers.
- Easy introduction to the Middle East
- No income tax
- Shopping!
- Potentially high salaries
- The luxury of Dubai
Things you might not know about Teaching English in The United Arab Emirates
- The Burj Dubai skyscraper, still under construction, is already the tallest building on earth. Once completed, its antenna will be a staggering 818m above ground level!
- Dubai is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world, and contains about a quarter of the world’s 125,000 construction cranes!
- The UAE produces almost half a billion litres of oil per day.
- At 166km, the Dubai Metro will be the world’s longest driver-less metro system when it’s finished in 2009.
