Hamza Matahen moved to Dubai for better job opportunities. He says the diversity in Dubai is helping him grow as a person and better understand other people’s backgrounds. Photo: Hamza Matahen
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Veronika Ciniburkova says working in real estate in Dubai is not easy but likes it because it makes her think outside the box and gives her a sense of freedom. Photo: Veronika Ciniburkova
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Seara Khan is starting her early career in Dubai as a social media executive and adapting to the cost of living in Dubai. Photo: Seara Khan
Leon Mouafo moved to Dubai looking for a better life. He says security is a feature of Dubai, something that it lacking in his home country. Photo: Leon Mouafo
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Jessica Abdel Nour advises other students to study in Dubai because of the good education and the extra-curriculum experience. Photo: Jessica Abdel Nour
Hamza Matahen moved to Dubai for better job opportunities. He says the diversity in Dubai is helping him grow as a person and better understand other people’s backgrounds. Photo: Hamza Matahen
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Veronika Ciniburkova says working in real estate in Dubai is not easy but likes it because it makes her think outside the box and gives her a sense of freedom. Photo: Veronika Ciniburkova
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Seara Khan is starting her early career in Dubai as a social media executive and adapting to the cost of living in Dubai. Photo: Seara Khan
Leon Mouafo moved to Dubai looking for a better life. He says security is a feature of Dubai, something that it lacking in his home country. Photo: Leon Mouafo
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Jessica Abdel Nour advises other students to study in Dubai because of the good education and the extra-curriculum experience. Photo: Jessica Abdel Nour
Hamza Matahen moved to Dubai for better job opportunities. He says the diversity in Dubai is helping him grow as a person and better understand other people’s backgrounds. Photo: Hamza Matahen
Five Dubai residents share household budgets amid rising prices
Government price caps have helped keep some costs from increasing as global consumer prices soar
Rana Afifi
19 December, 2023
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