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How much does it cost to live in Dubai
A single professional can live on AED 10,000-14,000 a month; a family of four typically needs AED 22,000-35,000 with school fees on top. The budget, item by item.
Why the UAE moved to a four-and-a-half-day work week
From January 1, 2022, UAE federal employees work Monday to Thursday full days plus a half Friday, with Saturday and Sunday as the weekend, the first state to align fully with global markets.
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 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.