Moving to UAE

If you are moving to the United Arab Emirates, whether to Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah, CargoTrade LinersMovers International has the experience and the local knowledge to tailor the move to your individual needs.

Living in the UAE

Up until the 1950s the UAE’s economy was based mostly on fishing. Once oil was discovered and regular exports commenced Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan began to heavily invest in property development, schools and buildings which created the modern cities of the UAE which we know today.

These days the the UAE is home to some of the wealthiest and ambitious individuals on the globe. Residents in the UAE enjoy the 3rd highest per capita incomes in the world. The majority of the UAE’s economy revolves around natural exports, in 2009 85% of the economy was based on natural gas a oil exports.

The UAE has a much more relaxed approach to Western cultures than many other Arab or Islamic nations. For instance although drinking in public is forbidden, in bars and hotels it’s allowed. Although Western fashion is very popular due to the high number of expats based in the region, stricter rules apply in public spaces. It’s important to be aware of these laws and any restrictions before you decide to move permanently to the UAE.