When making important choices in life it is essential to have all the information concerning your various options. Deciding on where to live is not easy and requires careful planning and a thorough analysis of the situation. In recent years the Middle East has become more open to international residents and the most welcoming and culturally friendly place is definitely Dubai. Here is why you should become an owner of a Dubai property and a resident of the emirate if not on permanent basis, then at least for some time or for a few months every year.
   
One of the primary reasons why Dubai is attractive for business people and professionals from all over the world is that its tax policies are more than flexible. Just to give you the basic idea – imagine what your life would be like if you do not have to pay capital gains and income taxes. There are also certain tax reliefs you can rely on if you buy a Dubai property. At present given the current worldwide recession the number of government subsidy programs has also increased giving local residents more work and financing opportunities.

The infrastructure in Dubai is already well developed, so you will be comfortable living in any of the well connected settlements. The Dubai Metro is currently under construction with the Red Line opening on September 10th 2009 and the Green Line in the summer of 2010. It is one of the largest and most technologically advanced rail networks in the world. The transportation will be even faster and much more comfortable for the residents with its speed trains with air conditioning. At least one of the 47 stations will certainly be in proximity to your Dubai property, which will make it further more appealing.

The emirate has excellent climate and consequently diverse recreational opportunities. It is one of the top tourist destinations in the world not only because of the year round warm sunshine, sandy beaches and clear turquoise waters. The attractions and entertainment opportunities for the whole family are excellent. Despite the common misconception, the night life in Dubai is absolutely superb with many cultural and social events. One of the best things about buying a Dubai property is that you can enjoy its treasures at any time you like and rent it out to tourists to make the most of it while you are gone.

Ever since the beginning of the new millennium the emirate government has changed the legal requirements for homeowners. At present Dubai property purchasers from different nationalities are automatically entitled to a residence visa. Also, it is important to consider that the market prices are considerably lower than in all other major economic centers in the world not only due to the current market crash. Furthermore, your safety and that of your assents in the emirate are completely guaranteed firstly because most of the properties are within residential complexes that have their own security features. Secondly, the crime rate in Dubai is extremely low, which is one of the many grate advantages of living in the emirate.

For those of you who does not know what Dubai is. It is a city and an emirate in the Middle East and more precisely in the United Arab Emirates. It is situated on the southern rim of Persian gulf opposite to Iran. Here is a more precise location of Dubai.

So what is so special about this city that it is worth writing about it? Well, the mystery is quite simple… I have lived in Dubai for many years and visited all its museums and learned some of its history, and  the amazing thing is that roughly 40 to 50 years ago, before the petrol was discovered in that region, with some exceptions there was no city and almost no civilization in the location occupied by Dubai in the present.

 
If you can notice in the background there is only desert.

So Dubai developed into the dream city it is now in 50 years. I think this is quite an achievement for a city that hosts the tallest building in the world.

Here is how Dubai looks now: