11 Ways Dubai Makes Life Easier For You
Rumor has it that Dubai is the city of the rich, that living there isn’t easy, and if you are thinking of moving there, you should make sure you inherit oodles of money from your great granduncle or something, or you’ll be screwed. Well, as I said at the beginning, rumor has it!
Here are 11 things that show how easy life is in Dubai and how an ordinary person can enjoy his leisure time with his disposable income:
1. Work out on your roof or basement
Yup, that’s right! You don’t have to quit exercising or pay a whole lot of money to practice your routine. Every tower has its own gym and pool and other facilities for its residents, such as a sauna, steam room and/or jacuzzi. So you can spend hours working out or dip yourself in the pool whenever you want… FOR FREE!
2. SALE SALE SALE… everywhere and at all times
You don’t have to wait long for a sale to happen. You will receive weekly promotions and offers on electronics, apparel, trips, food, services, etc. Or you can get an annual subscription for 300 – 750 Dhs and receive vouchers and coupons worth thousands of Dirhams. It’s worth it.
3. 75 Dhs can get you a good massage
At first, I didn’t believe it and thought that there must be something fishy. I had to try it myself, so I got a 75 Dhs massage from a licensed professional masseuse, from a licensed spa, for 30 minutes. Back, shoulders, neck and face, and it was a.m.a.z.i.n.g! I know, unbelievable.
4. All cuisines in one city
Egyptian, Indian, Iranian, Lebanese, Italian, Asian, etc. starting from, believe it or not, 12 Dhs!
5. Visit the world in Dubai!
If you can’t travel the world, Dubai has brought the world to you! Global Village is not just Dubai’s leading family entertainment place, but a cultural attraction where you can shop at 32 pavilions, each representing a different country, plus a variety of dining options from different cuisines.
6. Delivery! Anything, anywhere…
You don’t have to make an order worth 100 Dhs just because you want a bottle of water. These guys deliver anything at any price, even if it’s actually just a bottle of water!
7. Tuesday = Ladies’ night = Free drinks!
Ladies, get your free drinks every Tuesday. Guys, lucky for you, you don’t have to pay for your girlfriends’ happy hours, just yours.
8. All events are online
Discover all upcoming events and everything happening in the city while you’re sipping your tea from the comfort of your couch.
9. Your ID is your new debit/credit card
For the first time in your life, you’ll be happy to hold such a cool ID. It has a chip that makes it convenient to complete any procedure that requires an ID as it holds all your personal data and can be read automatically. One of its benefits is if you’re at the airport back from your vacation, just scan your ID on a monitor and that’s it, you’re in like a boss! You don’t have to face the hassle of standing for hours in a queue at passport control. So cool, right?
10. Buying used doesn’t make you “bee2a”
It’s just normal to buy anything used in Dubai. Name it: clothes, cars, furniture, electronics, etc. Most items are in good condition. You can also get rid of the things you don’t want and people will actually buy!
11. Paid accommodation
Most jobs provide accommodation. So when you’re looking for jobs in Dubai, make sure you apply for something with paid accommodation to cut expenses and save yourself extra Dirhams.
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