Career
Career opportunities in Dubai
Dubai’s economy is constantly and quickly growing, thanks to oil production, tourism and trade. China and India are among the most important international trading partners of Dubai, followed by the United States, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Germany, Switzerland, Japan and the U.K.
Some of the active industries are IT and finance. Among the companies that have offices in Dubai there are Hewlett-Packard, Oracle Corporation, Microsoft, Dell, EMC Corporation, IBM, MBC, BBC, Sky News, Reuters and AP.
Life
Dubai city life
Dubai is the city of superlatives and, in the same time, the area where man created even 200 islands, in different shapes. In weekend and after classes Dubai always has the sites to surprise you with, even if we are talking about skyscrapers, malls, desert surroundings or beaches.
In Dubai you may see camels on the street, as well as a seven-stars hotel or even Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world and twice as tall as the Empire State Building from New York. Shopping is a common activity in Dubai, which is also rich in commercial centres. The world’s largest centre of its kind is the Dubai Mall and includes an aquarium and underwater zoo, an ice rink and an indoor theme park.
After you see the city’s wonders, you should also admire the Creek that crosses Dubai, Deira commercial centre, the Bur Dubai historic district, Sheikh Zayed Road with its stunning buildings and, of course, the Southwest of the city, where the Dubai Marina and other new structures stand. Jumeira and Satwa are core areas of culture and socialization.
Dubai also hosts events such as the annual Dubai Shopping Festival and famous movies were set in Dubai. Beach parties, VIP clubs and lounges are the most common places where students and young people enjoy nightlife.
International atmosphere in Dubai
Dubai is a global city. Therefore, 85% of the city’s residents are foreigners and the rate is constantly growing. Among them, the South Asians are the most spread expats, followed by people from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Philippines.
The official language of the U.A.E. is Arabic. Yet, English is widely spoken, along with Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Persian, Chinese and many other languages.
Weather Dubai
Climate in Dubai is, basically, warm, humid and windy, due to the desert surrounding areas. In winter, the average temperature is around 24°C (75°F) and summers have 30°C (86°F).
Universities in Dubai
Emirates Aviation University is the Middle East’s leading educational institution for aeronautical engineering, aviation management, business management, aviation safety and security studies.
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) Dubai is committed to instigate a culture of quality, innovation and research through smart learning, with emphasis on the academic disciplines of business, quality management, education, healthcare and environment.
The American University in Dubai serves as a culturally diverse learning community committed to the pursuit of knowledge through excellence in teaching and scholarly and creative endeavor, leading to students’ academic, personal and professional success, as well as the advancement of society.
Antwerp Summer and Winter University offers intensive, short-term academic programmes during the summer and winter months within the areas of excellence of the University of Antwerp and its partners.