THE MEDICINE
Health care in Dubai is at a fairly high level. All residents are eligible to receive voluntary health insurance. Private clinics in Dubai are affiliates of medical facilities from around the world. The Ministry of Health was founded in October 1970 and is based in the four largest public hospitals: Rashid Hospital, Al Maktoum Hospital, Al Wasl Hospital and Emirates Hospital. Other leading medical facilities include: American Hospital, Belhoul European Hospital, Welcare Hospital, Jebel development factors Ali Hospital, International Modern Hospital, Medcare Hospital, Neuro Spinal Hospital and Iranian Hospital. The city also has many private hospitals, clinics and medical facilities. Some of them have Russian-speaking staff. Medicines prescribed by hospital doctors can be purchased at any pharmacy chain. Pharmacists in Dubai can very often provide initial advice on many issues. At the state level, great attention is paid to health issues in the country, and the level of service in public and private medical institutions is quite high.
EDUCATION
The education system is well developed in Dubai. The emirate has a large number of educational institutions for students of all ages - private and public schools. Students have the opportunity to attend elective classes, often including gymnastics, swimming, ballet, learning the Arabic language, horse riding, rugby, golf, soccer and tennis. Most elective classes are free. In private schools, training is carried out according to international programs with a different focus. In 2003, the new Dubai Knowledge Village ("Knowledge Village") educational complex was opened in Dubai. Among more than 350 partners are leading universities in Australia, Belgium, the UK, Ireland, Russia, the largest international companies in the field of high technology, management, public relations, mass communications, including:
American College of the Emirates (ACE);
European University College Brussels;
Heriot Watt University, Dubai;
Middlesex University, Dubai Campus;
University of New Brunswick in Dubai;
The British University in Dubai;
The american academy of financial
- Management - AAFM FZ LLC Dubai.
Everyone can become a student in them and other universities in Dubai, regardless of nationality and citizenship, with a certificate of completion of high school and the possibility of paying for tuition.
TRANSPORT
Public transport in Dubai is controlled by the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) and includes buses, subways, taxis, including water. The city has an extensive network of modern public, air-conditioned buses. Dubai Metro is one of the most advanced public transportation systems in the world. It includes self-propelled trains, air-conditioning stations, as well as special places for women with children and passengers of the "golden" class. Thanks to the developed system of additional bus routes, using the subway you can get to almost any part of Dubai. The most commonly used mode of transport in the city is a taxi. In Dubai, it equates to public transport.
Each taxi is equipped with a counter, the cars themselves are easily recognizable by the cream color. Dubai has built an impressive network of first-class roads connecting all parts of the city and suburbs. Therefore, perhaps, nothing compares with an independent car trip to Dubai. The city authorities also announced the launch of a tram line by the end of this year, which will stretch throughout the Dubai Marina area, as well as along Al Sufouh. The launch of the tram will improve the transport infrastructure in these areas, relieve traffic, and also provide another opportunity for tourists to conveniently and comfortably move around the city.
LEISURE
Dubai abounds with diverse leisure opportunities. Active activities include parasailing, aerostat flying, helicopter rides over the city, hydroplane flying, parachuting, ski slalom in the sand dunes, swimming with sharks, shooting from firearms, go-kart racing, kiting, surfing, polo polo camels. Horse races, camel races, air races, golf tournaments, tennis tournaments and many other equally interesting sports events are held here annually. Magnificent water parks can diversify leisure. World-famous Wild Wadi, cheerful Wonderland, respectable and ambitious Aquaventure will not leave indifferent either an adult or a child. You can relax from the hustle and bustle of the city in numerous city parks, which, like oases, are scattered everywhere. Parks are usually adapted for family vacations and picnics. For children, they necessarily have specially equipped playgrounds and attractions. You can spend an evening in Dubai in a refined restaurant or cocktail bar, a strict European cafe, in a relaxed atmosphere of an Irish or English pub. You can dance until the morning in nightclubs, while exotic lovers will enjoy vibrant entertainment programs with Arabic dances in oriental nightlife venues.
BUSINESS
Dubai authorities have created an exceptionally favorable atmosphere to support the activities of foreign entrepreneurs and investors. Based on the best samples available in economically developed countries, reinforced by such an advantage as the absence of taxes. New benefits are constantly appearing in Dubai to attract capital and ideas. Opening a business here also minimizes production costs to the maximum extent possible. This is facilitated by a favorable geographical position. Located at a strategic intersection of trade routes between West and East, Dubai has a clear advantage, convenient in terms of logistics. In addition, the state has a developed transport infrastructure, cheap labor and relatively cheap energy. The dynamics of the emirate’s life is obvious - the construction of most of the buildings is carried out at an accelerated pace, in addition to existing facilities, active construction of new residential, shopping and entertainment complexes, business centers, hotels, roads and traffic intersections is ongoing. All this contributes to the organization and favorable conduct of business in this region. A clean, warm sea with coastal shallow water, sandy beaches, fresh sea air, first-class food, highly developed health care, an international education system, favorable conditions for doing business, the highest level of security - all this and many other factors play a major role in the choice of housing in Dubai for permanent residence. Buying a property in this fast-growing metropolis is a safe investment. Many, and among them a large number of Russians, have already made their choice.
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