Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in UAE accepting of differences?
When we asked people about diversity in UAE and whether locals are accepting of differences, they said...
"The UAE is a diverse country with a population made up of people from all over the world. People from different backgrounds, religions, and cultures live and work together in the UAE, and the country is known for its acceptance of different cultures and beliefs. The UAE is a tolerant and open society, and people of all backgrounds are welcomed and respected," remarked another expat who made the move to UAE.
"75% of the populations are of expat, Asian/ subcontinent. People lives in harmony and the city are considerably safer than any other cosmopolitan city in the world. Although UAE is a muslim country, alcohol are served in licenced restaurants/hotels to non muslim. An alcohol permit could be applied through various alcohol stores (MMI or African eastern) - to be issued by Dubai Police upon approval - which allows you to purchase alcohol from the stores. UAE is also a tax free country," explained one expat living in Dubai, UAE.
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Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in UAE accepting of differences?
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.