With more and more professional expatriates moving to the United Arab Emirates, the Economist Intelligence Unit explores the personal finance pros and cons of making the transition.
Millions of expatriates work in the United Arab Emirates, attracted by a dynamic jobs market and the promise of tax-free income. But those expecting to pocket the tax break could be in for a surprise, according to a new report and documentary by The Economist Intelligence Unit, sponsored by Friends Provident International. UAE Expats and the Bottom Line finds that a range of costs of living challenges eat into the extra income of professional expats - with property and education standing out.
