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In just over six months, Expo 2020 Dubai will open its doors to the world and create hundreds of job opportunities.
In anticipation, a 15-kilometre stretch of Dubai Metro, called Route 2020, opened at the start of the year to ferry people to and from the expo.
Linking a handful of popular residential areas in the city to the world's greatest fair, the new metro route is a major draw for people considering renting a home near the Expo 2020 site in Dubai South.
Lewis Allsopp, chief executive of Allsopp & Allsopp, said the appeal of a shorter commute time for those working at the expo, better access to public transport and competitive rental prices have contributed to the demand.
"The Dubai Metro Route 2020 link, which has stops in communities such as Al Furjan and Jumeirah Golf Estates, has piqued the interest of more tenants," he told The National.
"For example, tenants registering their interest in Jumeirah Golf Estates rose by 30 per cent from Q1 2020 to Q3 2020 after the announcement of the metro links.
"The same can be seen in Al Furjan. An increase of tenants registering their interest in the community rose by 47 per cent from Q1 2020 to Q1 2021."
The Route 2020 metro track links seven new stations across a number of residential areas, including The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, Jumeirah Golf Estates and Dubai Investments Park.
Rents for a studio apartment in these communities start from as little as Dh21,000.
The National takes a look at five residential areas along Route 2020.
Discovery Gardens
Discovery Gardens has always been a popular spot for tenants looking for a more budget-friendly place to live.
While rents have remained attractively low here, one big issue was the lack of public transport.
Now, with the new Route 2020 linking commuters to both the green and red lines on Dubai Metro, connectivity has become Discovery Gardens’ newest string to its bow.
A 2020 report by property company Core showed that rents in the area fell by about 5.5 per cent, compared to the year before.
A studio apartment in Discovery Gardens costs Dh25,000 on average for the year, but some units go for as little as Dh21,000.
That rises to Dh34,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and Dh56,000 for a two-bedroom unit.
The Discovery Gardens Metro Station, which runs adjacent to The Gardens and Al Furjan stations, is within walking distance.
Al Furjan
This sprawling neighbourhood is more family friendly and offers a range of properties, including townhouses, villas and apartments.
According to property portal Bayut.com, the average yearly rent for a studio is Dh33,000. That rises to Dh54,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and Dh76,000 for a two-bedroom unit.
The average price for a three-bedroom villa is Dh120,000, rising to Dh123,000 for a four-bed property and Dh175,000 for five bedrooms.
The area is located between Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.
The community is made up of a shared network of pathways and amenities and has its own dedicated shopping centre. It also has its own metro station, called Al Furjan.
Chris Hobden, head of strategic consultancy at Chestertons Mena, said Route 2020 will serve to support demand and, in turn, maintain value across land and developed property within the catchment area of new stations.
"Ready access to transport infrastructure is often a key consideration when assessing a property, and we expect that connectivity to Route 2020 for The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan and, later this year, Jumeirah Golf Estates and Dubai Investments Park, will certainly be viewed favourably by both tenants and buyers."
Jumeirah Golf Estates
This neighbourhood ticks all the boxes when it comes to luxury, high-end living.
While property prices in this community are considerably higher than other areas along Route 2020, it is a popular choice for families, offering a mix of villas and apartments.
As its name suggests, there are two luscious green golf courses within the complex – the earth course and the fire course. The area also boasts a number of small parks, playgrounds and fitness centres.
A two-bedroom villa is available to rent for Dh93,000 per year, while a three-bedroom property, with a garden, is Dh141,000.
For those in need of something bigger, a six-bedroom villa costs Dh375,000 to rent per year.
Jumeriah Golf Estates metro station, which is an underground platform, will open later this year and will be the largest station along the Dubai Metro.
It is located close to the junction of E311 and D57, just west of Dubai Production City.
Dubai Investment Park
Dubai Investment Park is an up-and-coming residential area. It is made up of three phases: the industrial complex, a commercial district and seven eco-friendly residential communities.
The residential district offers a mix of apartments, townhouses and villas for rent, all at competitive prices.
The Dubai Investment Park metro station is set to open later this year, making the area better connected to the rest of the city, as well as the Expo 2020 Dubai site.
The average price for a studio is Dh25,000 a year, Dh37,000 for a one-bed apartment and Dh52,000 for a two-bed.
The Gardens
Nestled between Jebel Ali Village, Sheikh Zayed Road and Discovery Gardens is The Gardens.
A relatively small residential area, its metro station opened at the beginning of the year.
Noted as a pet-friendly and family centric neighbourhood, yearly rental prices for property is attractive, but the homes on offer are a little older than some in the surrounding areas.
Properties in The Gardens include clusters of Mediterranean-style villas and townhouses, as well as low-rise apartments.
According to Bayut.com, one-bedroom apartments cost Dh45,000. A two-bed flat is Dh55,000.
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10 tips for entry-level job seekers
- Have an up-to-date, professional LinkedIn profile. If you don’t have a LinkedIn account, set one up today. Avoid poor-quality profile pictures with distracting backgrounds. Include a professional summary and begin to grow your network.
- Keep track of the job trends in your sector through the news. Apply for job alerts at your dream organisations and the types of jobs you want – LinkedIn uses AI to share similar relevant jobs based on your selections.
- Double check that you’ve highlighted relevant skills on your resume and LinkedIn profile.
- For most entry-level jobs, your resume will first be filtered by an applicant tracking system for keywords. Look closely at the description of the job you are applying for and mirror the language as much as possible (while being honest and accurate about your skills and experience).
- Keep your CV professional and in a simple format – make sure you tailor your cover letter and application to the company and role.
- Go online and look for details on job specifications for your target position. Make a list of skills required and set yourself some learning goals to tick off all the necessary skills one by one.
- Don’t be afraid to reach outside your immediate friends and family to other acquaintances and let them know you are looking for new opportunities.
- Make sure you’ve set your LinkedIn profile to signal that you are “open to opportunities”. Also be sure to use LinkedIn to search for people who are still actively hiring by searching for those that have the headline “I’m hiring” or “We’re hiring” in their profile.
- Prepare for online interviews using mock interview tools. Even before landing interviews, it can be useful to start practising.
- Be professional and patient. Always be professional with whoever you are interacting with throughout your search process, this will be remembered. You need to be patient, dedicated and not give up on your search. Candidates need to make sure they are following up appropriately for roles they have applied.
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In-demand jobs and monthly salaries
- Technology expert in robotics and automation: Dh20,000 to Dh40,000
- Energy engineer: Dh25,000 to Dh30,000
- Production engineer: Dh30,000 to Dh40,000
- Data-driven supply chain management professional: Dh30,000 to Dh50,000
- HR leader: Dh40,000 to Dh60,000
- Engineering leader: Dh30,000 to Dh55,000
- Project manager: Dh55,000 to Dh65,000
- Senior reservoir engineer: Dh40,000 to Dh55,000
- Senior drilling engineer: Dh38,000 to Dh46,000
- Senior process engineer: Dh28,000 to Dh38,000
- Senior maintenance engineer: Dh22,000 to Dh34,000
- Field engineer: Dh6,500 to Dh7,500
- Field supervisor: Dh9,000 to Dh12,000
- Field operator: Dh5,000 to Dh7,000
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Director: James Cameron
Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana
Rating: 4.5/5
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Washmen Profile
Date Started: May 2015
Founders: Rami Shaar and Jad Halaoui
Based: Dubai, UAE
Sector: Laundry
Employees: 170
Funding: about $8m
Funders: Addventure, B&Y Partners, Clara Ventures, Cedar Mundi Partners, Henkel Ventures
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Ruwais timeline
1971 Abu Dhabi National Oil Company established
1980 Ruwais Housing Complex built, located 10 kilometres away from industrial plants
1982 120,000 bpd capacity Ruwais refinery complex officially inaugurated by the founder of the UAE Sheikh Zayed
1984 Second phase of Ruwais Housing Complex built. Today the 7,000-unit complex houses some 24,000 people.
1985 The refinery is expanded with the commissioning of a 27,000 b/d hydro cracker complex
2009 Plans announced to build $1.2 billion fertilizer plant in Ruwais, producing urea
2010 Adnoc awards $10bn contracts for expansion of Ruwais refinery, to double capacity from 415,000 bpd
2014 Ruwais 261-outlet shopping mall opens
2014 Production starts at newly expanded Ruwais refinery, providing jet fuel and diesel and allowing the UAE to be self-sufficient for petrol supplies
2014 Etihad Rail begins transportation of sulphur from Shah and Habshan to Ruwais for export
2017 Aldar Academies to operate Adnoc’s schools including in Ruwais from September. Eight schools operate in total within the housing complex.
2018 Adnoc announces plans to invest $3.1 billion on upgrading its Ruwais refinery
2018 NMC Healthcare selected to manage operations of Ruwais Hospital
2018 Adnoc announces new downstream strategy at event in Abu Dhabi on May 13
Source: The National
If you go
The flights
There are direct flights from Dubai to Sofia with FlyDubai (www.flydubai.com) and Wizz Air (www.wizzair.com), from Dh1,164 and Dh822 return including taxes, respectively.
The trip
Plovdiv is 150km from Sofia, with an hourly bus service taking around 2 hours and costing $16 (Dh58). The Rhodopes can be reached from Sofia in between 2-4hours.
The trip was organised by Bulguides (www.bulguides.com), which organises guided trips throughout Bulgaria. Guiding, accommodation, food and transfers from Plovdiv to the mountains and back costs around 170 USD for a four-day, three-night trip.
Quick pearls of wisdom
Focus on gratitude: And do so deeply, he says. “Think of one to three things a day that you’re grateful for. It needs to be specific, too, don’t just say ‘air.’ Really think about it. If you’re grateful for, say, what your parents have done for you, that will motivate you to do more for the world.”
Know how to fight: Shetty married his wife, Radhi, three years ago (he met her in a meditation class before he went off and became a monk). He says they’ve had to learn to respect each other’s “fighting styles” – he’s a talk it-out-immediately person, while she needs space to think. “When you’re having an argument, remember, it’s not you against each other. It’s both of you against the problem. When you win, they lose. If you’re on a team you have to win together.”
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