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Top Ten Reasons to Live in Dubai
Dubai can be a good place for those who love to work in multicultural environment with numerous opportunities to work in highly progressing environment. Besides offering good business and career opportunities, this city also possesses rich history you can explore. People are migrating to this city in the search for good job opportunities to live decent life with security. Best thing about this city is that it provides good career opportunities and investment options for those who comes this place with clear idea of what they are going to do here? Following are the top ten reasons to live in Dubai.
1. Dubai’s Life Style
If you compare minimum living standard or life style of this place, you will find it is always improving all the time. And the rate of improvement is quite higher than other fast progressing economies of the world. Life style options are diverse. This place offer world class infrastructure and quality products that enhances lifestyle and let you live your life as you want to. You can also afford luxury living in one of the posh area of this city. As huge numbers of people are considering this emirate to live, the cost of living has considerably increased. This has also increased rents of Dubai short term rental properties.2. Weather of the City
City has a good weather around 8 to 9 months of the year that allows everyone to enjoy almost all outdoor activities and beaches available here. It has beautiful sunshine everyday of the year. The weather is usually warm and pleasant all over the city. Only the summer months give tough time to residents and visitors. Temperature goes high in 40’s during June and September that makes this place less inviting during summer time period. But you can find various festivals and shopping galas during this season. The major cause of arranging such activities during summer season is to attract more visitors and travelers even in off season. This increases city’s earning that it makes with short term rental or Dubai holiday rental properties. As compared to summer, winters are very pleasant and temperature goes to mid 20’s.3. Stable Economy
Dubai's Economy is one of the stable economies of the world. Dubai’s currency Emirati dirham AED is also a valued currency and if you compare it US Dollars you will find that one US $ is equal to AED 3.67. This makes city’s currency very stable that directly effect on economy of this city. And economy showed stability. Initially, this emirate has total GDP growth below 10% but now days it displays fastest growth in economy. Its economy is considered as one of the fastest growing economies of developing countries of the world.4. Zero Tax
Emirate offers tax free living for everyone. Whether you are employed in any organization or you are running your own business in this city, you will not ask to pay any kind of taxes on your income. Moreover, State Government also offers various advantages and benefits for investors who have setup their business in free zone area in city. There are no other taxes like capital gain tax or corporation taxes in Dubai. Even it has now become possible to own a Dubai property due to freehold law of property ownership. These things have made this city a perfect place to live and invest your money.5. Fun and Leisure Activities at Dubai
Dubai is not only a land of opportunities for business and job seekers rather it also has much for travelers, visitors and holiday makers across the world. Travelers and migrants have unlimited fun activities to enjoy any time even during night time. There are such a huge variety of activities and events available for people of all age groups. Those migrants who are living here must check social and fun activities during night. This city provides very impressive entertainment activities as nightlife entertainment. You can find bars, pubs and clubs to make your nights full of fun. This shows that people living in this city will not get bore and will have various fun places to entertain themselves.6. Dubai-A well Connected and Easy to Reach Destination
This emirate is well connected with various major countries of the world. It has one of the busiest airports in world that is a home for various airlines that operates flights from Dubai to almost every corner of the world. If you think accessibility is the issue that doesn’t let you to live in this city then just forget it. You can get direct flights to almost all major cities of the world. Airlines also offer connected flights to distant places. Emirates Air line is a national airline of UAE that is world famous for its top class services. It air crew staff can speak and understand minimum 7-8 languages.7. Educational Facilities for Children
A huge range of schools and educational institutes are located on different locations that offers different curriculum to students. You can find information about curriculum, annual fee and method of teaching of any specific school via website. If you are living with your family and kids it is suggested to choose accommodation place near to school. This will save you from traffic jam issues that are really horrible for anyone. Expatriates from UK and USA have great choices of schools in UAE because almost all schools follow British and US curriculum. Other schools are offering curricula according to home country’s education system include Indian, Pakistani, Australian, German, and French. These schools are located in Dubai and Sharjah.8. Breath Taking Buildings and Low Cost Dubai Property
As we know State Government of the city is investing huge money in construction and building in order to progress economy of this city. You will find breath taking buildings and skyscrapers like Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and places like Palm Jumeirah and the World Dubai. If you specifically compare property prices of this city with property prices in real estate market of Europe, you will find that this city offers more of your money. Houses here are more luxurious and comfortable as compared to Europe.9. Amazing Shopping Malls of Dubai
This emirate is world famous for its luxurious and exceptionally renovated shopping malls. This city is a shopping haven for everyone including expats, tourists and visitors who are visiting this city for short time periods. Irrespective to the budget constraints shoppers will find best shopping opportunities at countless high end shopping malls and traditional gold and spice souks of Dubai. Buyers can purchase almost everything from clothes, shoes, kitchen, household items, gold and spices at much affordable rate. Whereas those who love to buy branded items can enjoy shopping at shopping malls. Even duty free shop is world famous for its huge variety, prices and excellent environment. Shopping can become a real fun during Dubai Shopping Festival that held during January and February and Summer Surprises during June and August. Buyers get the opportunity to buy world leading brands at excellent discount rates.10. Cultural Events and Sports Activities
Expats working and living in Dubai belong to 180 different nationalities across the world. Due to such diversity of expat’s cultures, this city celebrate various events and festivals thorough out the year. Theater and Art exhibitions have become a major part of this city. City is also famous for its sports event. This city regularly arranges mega sports events like Tennis, Golf, Horse Racing and Rugby. Sports lover can watch and enjoy some of the best sportsman in the world.Monday 10 June 2013
Peer Pressure
Chances are, you answered yes to at least one of these questions. 20% of pre-teens and teens will experience some sort of depression as adolescents Your body is constantly changing and adapting in the most important years of your life, as you choose your career path, as well as juggling your social life.In today’s society, teenagers are forever influenced by the media. Stick-thin celebrities are currently flaunting the latest outfits, jewelry, and technology. We are aspiring to look like these models, and young girls are now depriving themselves of food and nutrients that help them grow and mature properly, to look as if they stepped off of the cover of “Hello” or “Now” magazine.
77% of girls consider themselves ugly, and 55% of teens would like to be thinner. Peer pressure results in this, as these people group together, and encourage each other to lose weight and “improve” themselves. This leads to disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and self harm. These are medical issues that parents are almost always unaware of, and unable to detect. Parents question the relationship with their teen. Truth is, teenagers prefer to keep secrets, as the element of secrecy helps them to create their secret identity, thus making them more “likable” to peers.
Teenagers are facing more obstacles than ever before, and sometimes, privacy and space are what we need to enable us to learn from our mistakes and experimentation.
Nelson Mandela remains in hospital
10 June 2013
Nelson Mandela remains in hospital after being admitted for a lung infection. His condition is still being described as "serious but stable". Mr Mandela, 94, was admitted to a Pretoria hospital early on Saturday.
As the world's media gathered in Pretoria, where Nelson Mandela is being treated for a recurrent lung infection, there's been no fresh information about his health status.
Whilst the absence of any official updates did little to help the speculation, many took heart from a visit by Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi, who said that her father was well and a fighter.
Although Mr Mandela has rallied in the face of past health scares, there is an increasing acceptance among many South Africans that the former president is frail and not immortal.
Commentators are now daring to talk of a time without Mandela, urging South Africans to cherish his enduring achievements: an end to racist white rule and a constitution that is the envy of the world, as much as the man himself.
Sunday 9 June 2013
Thursday 6 June 2013
Longer school days, shorter holidays!
Most students around the world would say that they spend far too much time at school, when there are loads more important things to do, like watch TV, update your Facebook status, or maybe even read a book! But as the UK education Minister considers shortening holidays, and lengthening school days, it seems right to look at the loopy lessons from around the world!
The school day in Brazil runs from 7 a.m. to noon, and students typically go home at noon to share lunch with their family. Lunch is the most important meal of the day in Brazil. Breakfast? Why bother?
In China, students are expected to spend their summer holidays studying for entrance exams! They take summer classes and swat up, preparing for the 7:30am to 5:00pm days!
This is the reason, says Michael Gove that ‘Asian schools are more successful, and we need to follow in their footsteps.’
This is not just problematic for students, though; this will also have a great effect on the lives of teachers! If this goes forward, they will have less time with their families, and have to spend more time preparing for longer lessons.
In a poll, it was revealed that 47% of voters like you wanted to keep the education system the same. 24% of you wanted to have no holidays, but only attend school 3 days in a week, 10% thought that going to school 6 days in a week would be great, and the rest simply wanted to be home schooled. No-one wanted the same as Michael Gove!
Miss Francis, the head teacher at the Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School said, ‘My personal view is that schools should have the flexibility to adapt the length of the school day to suit the needs of their students and location. As many of our students have quite lengthy journeys to school I would not want to lengthen our normal school day. Holidays provide students and staff with the chance to re-energize. I feel it is important to try to retain the 5 or 6 week summer holiday.’
So, with so many people opposed to Gove’s plans, will this go any further than just an idea? We will have to wait and see!
Social Networking:The Hidden Dangers
It seems that every ten-year-old kid you see has a mobile phone, some sort of iPod and an account on a social network. The question is why?
At first it seems that a social networking site is great fun, you can play games and chat with your friends to your heart’s content. It makes it 100 times more easier to have a chat with that aunt that lives across the country, or that friend on holiday But as you grow older the point of a social networking site changes dramatically, what you thought was fun and harmless can become like hell.
Social networking sites can be dangerous in many ways; but it’s all hidden. What you might think is a harmful comment may, in extreme circumstances, lead to someone’s death. Or what you thought was a harmful picture of yourself might lead to rape. Or what you thought might be a fun way to make new friends by posting your address or phone number might lead to murder.
And to make matters worse, many comments are done in secret, which means the bully can never be found, unlike in a playground where it is blatantly obvious.
We asked an acquaintance their views on this particular topic:
What are your views on social networking sites?
I think the sites can be dangerous. A lot of the time they cause more hassle than their worth. But I am fond of them; they make it easier to connect with people. And honestly I think I wouldn’t even be here without them. I am able to express myself; they help a lot of people like that.
Why do you think such young kids are eager to join up?
Kids want to be older. They see young adults using these sites and want to be like them. They want to be a part of the latest craze.
Everyone knows that it can cause a lot of stress to anyone, what do you think can be done to help?
I definitely think that there needs to be tighter restrictions on social networking sites. People can get away with too much.
We believe you own your own tumblr account which enables people to express their thoughts and troubles so they can get help, can you tell us a little bit about that?
Spark will one day return but as for the moment I just don’t have the resources to keep running it. Through tumblr I've found that so many young people rely on the internet to express and release their emotions in a healthy manner. Tumblr’s amazing for that. People really listen. In a sense that website saves lives and that’s an amazing thing.
So in future, think twice before you join the newest social network on the web.
If you think anyone one is a victim of cyber-bullying try to help them because it’s a difficult road to go down.
Tuesday 4 June 2013
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