How much can expatriates save in the Gulf
No income tax means take-home pay equals quoted salary. Single professionals in Dubai commonly save 25-40 percent of salary; families save less once school fees enter the budget.
Culture & Life
Expos, sport, entertainment spending and the lifestyle economy of the Gulf.
When is the best time to visit the Gulf
November to March is the window: 24-32C days, outdoor festivals and peak events. Summer means 45C-plus heat, indoor life and the lowest hotel rates of the year.
How working hours change during Ramadan in the Gulf
Fasting employees work two hours less per day under UAE and Saudi labour law. Ramadan 2026 ran from mid-February to mid-March; here is how schedules, courts and offices shift.
Can you live in Dubai without a car
The Dubai Metro carried 275.4 million riders in 2024 and 294.7 million in 2025. Car-free living works in a band of districts along the Red and Green Lines, with caveats in summer.
How the Gulf feeds itself
The GCC imports the large majority of its food, 80 to 90 percent by most estimates. The response: stockpiles, farms abroad, and greenhouse technology at home under 2051 strategies.
How big is Saudi Arabia's entertainment sector
Cinemas returned in 2018 after 35 years; by 2025 the sector hosted 89 million visitors across 1,690 events, with 6,778 companies participating. The numbers behind a new industry.