Salaries are paid out in AED (Arab Emirate Dirhams), this currency is fixed to the US$ so is static to the exchange rate of the dollar and salaries are TAX Free.

Salaries are in general higher due to the vision of the Dubai government and investment from both local and foreign investors.

Dubai is experiencing enormous growth, it is currently the fastest growing city in the world and offers exciting opportunities for skilled and qualified individuals in a number of industries particularly construction, marine and infrastructure.

In some cases the company will offer to provide housing however, in more and more cases the employer is paying cash packages and the employee can choose how to spend it depending on their individual or family needs, so take out that the living expenses will be paid, it is generally built into the package.

Benefits typically given additionally to the cash package are annual airfare to home country and private medical insurance.

All visa expenses and flight arrangements are paid by the employer