Can the current boom be sustained in Dubai?
The economy of Dubai is not divorced from the rest of the world. Ex-pats moving to Dubai to purchase expensive properties need to sell properties in their home countries for good money in order to relocate. Similarly, for large numbers of tourists to visit attractions such as Dubailand and Wild Wadi in Dubai, they need to be earning good salaries in other countries, in order to afford the vacations or holidays. Before venturing to work in Dubai, I would recommend that you go there for a short holiday first, so that you can find out if it suits you. The climate is a major factor. During the summer, especially May to September, temperatures can regularly top 100 degrees Fahrenheit with extremely high humidity. Many ex-pats choose to leave Dubai during July/August and holiday outside the country due to the suffocating heat. Having said that, the level of air-conditioning in hotels, good offices and shopping malls is excellent. The Islamic culture must also be respected. Drunkenness and le
