In A Closer Look, The National offers an in-depth take on one of the main stories of the week.
The popularity of the UAE is growing as people from all over the world move to the Emirates and make it their home.
Naturally, many time their relocation with the start of the popular winter season as well as the new academic year, meaning that bags are being packed during July and August.
But what do you need to know about living in the UAE before you actually land on the tarmac?
Host Sarah Forster speaks to The National's Ramola Talwar Badam to get advice on what every newcomer needs to know.
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Dubai attracted 16.73 million tourists in 2019, before the pandemic. Reuters -
Hatta is an exclave of Dubai high in the Hajar Mountains. Tourism in the area is being developed, with a focus on outdoor activities such as canoeing on the Hatta Dam. -
Ras Al Khaimah has positioned itself as the adventure emirate in the UAE and is home to the world's longest zipline. -
Flyboard demonstrations at the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show. Christopher Pike / The National -
Sand dunes in the empty quarter area of the Rub al Khali desert in Abu Dhabi. Getty -
Views of the famous Dubai skyline at sunset. AP Photo / Kamran Jebreili -
Sunset at Al Majaz waterfront in Sharjah. Reem Mohammed / The National -
An aerial view of the mountains of Hatta in Dubai. Photo: Moadh Bukhash -
Dubai was ranked the most liveable city in the Middle East and North Africa in 2019. Getty -
A sandy beach in Fujairah. Getty Images -
Water taxis on Dubai Creek take people from Bur Dubai to Deira and back again at sunset. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
The Burj Khalifa skyscraper (centre left) stands above the city skyline seen through the Dubai Frame architectural landmark in Dubai. Christopher Pike / Bloomberg
