Is it safe for a Single Lady working in Dubai

  • Hi

    I am a Chinese lady planning to work in a bank in dubai. Can anyone tell me whether is it safe for a lady to live alone in dubai? I've heard that it's not safe even to go out to the supermarket in the day. Pls advise whether is it wise to move to dubai. Thanks

    02 May 2008, 02:47 Hada
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  • yes

    Dear,
    what about to take a holday to viste Dubai and you know the answer. Dubai is very safe

    SALEH ASLAADI 06 May 2008, 09:30 - Report
  • thanks

    Hi Saleh

    Thanks for your kind reply. Will most likely go ahead with my plan of relocating to Dubai.

    Hada 06 May 2008, 10:01 - Report
  • another reply

    i will be relocating to Dubai very soon and i am a single woman,i hear its totally safe

    tamika 11 May 2008, 04:33 - Report
  • Feel safer now

    Hi Tamika

    Thanks. I'll feel more at ease in taking up the job.

    Hada 13 May 2008, 11:01 - Report
  • Woman relocating in Dubai

    Hi,

    Im a European woman who is looking for a job in Dubai.Me too, Ive heard is a very place to live in. I hope i can find out myself soon!! anyone wanting to share her experience please, contact me on [email removed]

    Eva 20 May 2008, 08:48 - Report
  • a safe city

    i am a Chinese gril working in Dubai now . i feel Dubai is a very safe city , don't worry ,i'd like to share you with my experience , please contact me :[email removed]

    bonnie 11 Jun 2008, 08:33 - Report
  • Business and ICT Teacher

    I am a teacher by profession and hold the following qualifications:
    MSc (Information Management in Business)- South Bank University, London

    BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - East London University, London

    PGCE (Post Compulsory Education)- Brighton University, UK

    ECDL Extra

    I am currently teaching in an Adult Institution in London. Please, can anyone give me the name(s) and address(es) of Adult Institution(s) in Dubai?
    Thanks

    Henry

    Henry Badu-Antwi 30 Jun 2008, 10:49 - Report
  • yeah

    its cool !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    guess ?? 01 Jul 2008, 01:17 - Report
  • work in dubai

    hi ya, can anyone help me - my partner and I are trying to find the best way in looking for work in dubai for next year. WE are both working in the financial indutrsy - him a traders assitant/support
    and myself a senior PA. any ideas on how to start and salary expectations??

    sam 11 Jul 2008, 12:05 - Report
  • yes this is safe

    yes this is safe,

    junaid
    dubai, uae
    [email removed]

    mjunaid_2001@hotmail.com 19 Jul 2008, 09:39 - Report
  • Black English women

    I am a black women from the UK and after reading some of the threads didnt realise there may be as much racism in Dubai as ive read... Is this true is it as bad as people make out? Racism is in every country but i hate to be made to feel uncomfortable?

    Charlie 02 Sep 2008, 05:51 - Report
  • Dubai is safe

    I was born in the United Arab Emirates and lived in Dubai my entire life, I can assure you this is a safe place, No racism at all, you will get respect, you will feel safe over here instead of scared, Dubai Police has the streets cleaned up from any crime, so my answer is Yes it is more then safe for you to come and work here.

    Carl 04 Sep 2008, 01:06 - Report
  • Dubai is Safe

    Dubai is a very safe place and you are highly unlikely to get racist abuse. I have met many people of different nationalities here and most have never complained of any problems. People of asian origin may face a bit of abuse(rare though) but that is just because some arabs and indians don't get along. In general people don't have to worry.

    Salim Al-Yafai 14 Sep 2008, 06:34 - Report
  • Black women

    Speaking as a black lady whose interested in working and living there for the next five years,i'd say go for it. It is as safe as it can get.

    Rita 24 Sep 2008, 03:57 - Report
  • Caution tho'

    Please be careful not to flirt or seem too friendly with the gentlemen at the workplace. It usually ends up badly for you!

    Rita 24 Sep 2008, 04:01 - Report
  • Northern Asian single female

    I'm a single Australian woman born to Korean parents, coming to Dubai soon.
    Some of the comments regarding racism have alarmed me. They refer to asians as "south asians", presumably indian/pakistani.
    Can anyone tell me how asians from china, japan, korea are treated? Do UAE-citizens differentiate north and south asians?
    Many thanks for any advice.

    Sam 29 Sep 2008, 04:10 - Report
  • White, American Woman - will I be resepcted in a director position

    Hello,

    I was recently offered a director position in Dubai. I am a single, white, highly-educated American woman; this position entails the managing of many employees. Will I face respect issues b/c of my gender and being an American?

    Eve 30 Sep 2008, 09:25 - Report
  • White, American Woman - will I be resepcted in a director position

    Eve, I am a white American female working in Dubai. Americans are treated very well here. We are actually treated better than most cultuers. Which is sad. I accepted a position here as a teacher and my salary is 3 times more than my cousin. She has been teaching here for 12 years. She is not American. Most people will treat you with kindness and respect. Please be aware, you should not be too friendly with male associates in your office. This will cause a huge problem for you. It is haram for women and men to be friends in an islamic country.

    sara 04 Oct 2008, 12:38 - Report
  • welcome to dubai

    for sure its safe here in dubai, its an amazing place. if u need any help don't hesitate to ask me for a help. jz email me at, [email removed]

    cheers

    samer 16 Oct 2008, 02:40 - Report
  • To Sam

    What is wrong with being Southeast Asian? Should being Chinese, Korean, or Japanese mean you are treated with respect, while being Southeast Asian should entail something else. Your concern should be, ALL Asians and ALL people should be treated well there.

    Tom 18 Oct 2008, 10:08 - Report
  • hi

    My understanding is that in general in Middle East, if you are White or Arab, you get the best available depending on your calibre, luck and charm.

    Other nationalities may have to cut sorry figure at times and feel frustrated but since everyone here gets a 'bonus' of one kind or another, normally people put up with racism and enjoy as much as they can.

    Contact me if you are interested in discussing more,

    Mukesh
    [email removed]

    Mukesh 26 Oct 2008, 06:35 - Report
  • To Sam

    In Canada and America, people from China, Korea, etc - or of Chinese, Korean, etc background - are called East Asians while those from India, Sri Lanka etc are called southeast Asians.

    It sounds like you have some concerns around racism and skin colour, and it would be more helpful to everyone (yourself included) to speak clearly about your concern.

    GNT 26 Oct 2008, 07:03 - Report
  • hi its safe

    dear lady
    trust me ite is safe in dubai to do what you need i go several times and i know lot of people work normal jobs and stable in dubai
    for more information you can contact me on
    [email removed]

    Mohamed

    mohamed 29 Oct 2008, 05:17 - Report
  • South African lookin for a job

    Please tell me are there any jobs for a white south african lady that has just turned 50 with admin experence,and is it safe to live there.

    I would love to work in dubai.

    Maria 01 Nov 2008, 03:37 - Report
  • dubai the most safe place in the world

    Yes dubai is most safe city in the world .
    Try it you will like it .

    medo 12 Nov 2008, 12:53 - Report
  • SAFEST BY ALL MEANS

    My friends
    I have been living in Dubai for the past 30 years, and trust me its ABSOLUTELY SAFE to live in this paradise. Its a multi cultural society . Everone busy making money . The Social life is great . Can u imagine a city with traffic jams even at 1am in the morning in some streets. DONT WORRY , YOU WILL REGRET NOT LIVING IN DUBAI IF YOU ARE YOUNG.
    Bye
    Raj

    raj gupta 12 Nov 2008, 07:43 - Report
  • safest city

    Hi
    you will regret if have not lived in this city . Its really cool .
    I extend my invitation for lunch or dinner if you are in Dubai .
    Do call me on 050 3686258
    Bye.
    Raj

    raj 12 Nov 2008, 07:47 - Report
  • HI

    Please my name Kola from the west part of african, am 31years of age. I will like to come to Dubai to settle down and i will like to marry a citizen of Dubai or any legal resident in UAE. please i will like any single lady to contact me on my phone nos +2348037624964 or my email [email removed] and please the the lady should be from age 20 to 40. thanks hope to hear from you soon.

    Kola 20 Dec 2008, 07:03 - Report
  • Moving?

    I am thinking of relocating to Dubai temporily for work, I am an black male from the U.S., I never really travel out of the country much so I am a bit nervous but, this could be a great opportunity as well. My fear is a resentment toward Americans because of the war etc.

    chuck 06 Jan 2009, 05:33 - Report
  • software job oppurtunities in dubai !!!!

    Hi im currently working in a software concern at chennai can anyone tell me about the career growth for software professionals in dubai ??

    Geetha 09 Jan 2009, 05:09 - Report
  • safety

    I am researching teaching jobs in Dubai, I have heard mixed things. Is it safe for Americans, and is it safer to live in a compound? Also what are women supposed to wear? Are single women able to travel alone during the day?

    teach 14 Jan 2009, 01:06 - Report
  • Yes you will be safe safety

    There's an american school here in dubai! maybe you should try to apply there. What field are you in? actually you mention about mixed things?yes it's kind a mixed here, more than 80 percent of the population of dubai is foreigners and the rest are the emiratis. Most of the people here are indians, africans,south africans, arabs like egyptian, tunisian, morrocan, syrian and lebanese. A lot also from asia like from philippines, thailand, indonesia, sri lanka and chinese. A few only from europe, australia and US. Yes it is safe to live in a compound but choose the nice place here in dubai because not all residential area here in dubai is nice, Im sure you prefer a good one. When it comes to clothing! just wear a nice descent clothes and you will be fine! don't wear like americans in a place like california or miami florida because you will catch a lot of attention from the people here specially the indians and arabs because i know they really like white girl with blond hair!hehe. A lot of russian girl here got a arab guy partner which is kind a awful to me but the bottom line i dont care about these people. It is just fine for you travelling alone during the day but to tell you this a lot of indians, arabs are going to catch you by their eye like the eye of the tiger! again they reaaly like whitegirl with blond hair. It's going to be cool for you if you travel with some friends specially the one who knows already about the places here in this crazy dubai. Hopefully this give you good information.



    troy

    Troy 15 Jan 2009, 01:09 - Report
  • very much so

    dubai is a very safe place. crime commiters would think twice before commiting crime because the government doesnt tolerate this and will deport them immediately.

    women are held in high regard and many praise them. that said, there is the problem of prostitution and one can only imagine what the perception is of those who are in the "business"

    interesting quandry isn't it?

    Sunil
    http://www.dubai-information-site.com

    sunil 19 Jan 2009, 01:34 - Report
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  • i will be Dubai soon

    nice come here.i will be there soon and hope can meet new friends there,i am a chinese single girl ,just want work and meet new friends there/ .i hope can know more about Dubai now ,can you tell me? [email removed]

    Anita 22 Feb 2009, 05:06 - Report
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    BAMIDELE 28 Feb 2009, 02:20 - Report
  • travelling with my boyfriend

    Hi all! I am going to Dubai for a friends wedding. I've heard that single ladies are not allowed to travel alone, is that true? I am going with a group of friends and also with my boyfriend. I would like to know if i could have any problem just by kissing or holding my bf's hand...I have no idea about it and people keep telling me many things that i don't even know if they are true.

    Ines 08 Mar 2009, 07:00 - Report
  • neighborhoods-

    I am a single female moving to Dubai,
    trying to become familiar with the different areas,
    can you let me know what you like about your neighborhood?

    thanks 20 Mar 2009, 12:14 - Report
  • Aussie Girl

    Im a single female from Australia. Thinking about moving to Dubai. I'm a teacher - Business/History/English. Any thoughts, experiences, advice would be helpful. Especially from other single white females who have moved/planing to move there.

    AV 30 Mar 2009, 01:04 - Report
  • Chinese Malaysian

    Hello everybody,

    I am a chinese Malaysian, graduating soon from an australian degree based in Singapore. I m thinking of a career in Dubai in the fashion industry, Nevertheless, can anyone advice me, if there are any racism in Dubai in terms of coporate promotions,,etc. Please advise me, on the good way to gain connections in Dubai. Should I make trips to the country ? thanks.

    JOJO 30 Mar 2009, 03:08 - Report
  • love

    ilove you when you come do me in my dubai

    karme 30 Mar 2009, 07:48 - Report
  • hi aunty

    well i am very new to this site. yes i feel its truly safe because the law is rock hard so every human being is treated equaly which is just super enough which no country may have. i am going to dubai soon for work and am 30 years old male so am feeling great. mail me if you want to contact me at [email removed]
    middle east is middle east always ahead !!!
    long live middleeast god bless this beautiful peoples.

    rajbabu 02 Apr 2009, 08:05 - Report
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    JJ MARX 12 Apr 2009, 05:31 - Report
  • trust me

    my name is farshid im living in dubai plz contact me on the email: [email removed]
    i ll answer to you may be we could make friendship with each other
    imvery alone indubai
    ok?
    tx

    farshid 23 Apr 2009, 04:29 - Report
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  • Living alone in Dubai

    Hi..I'm a makeup artist looking to live in Dubai. I currently work for MAC and operate my own freelance makeup business, and am interested in carrying this through in Dubai.

    I am interested in knowing about finances as to living alone in Dubai. Are roommates an option? Is living alone affordable? Young women's feedback would be aprreciated!

    Thanks.

    Lulu 28 May 2009, 07:30 - Report
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  • Hello

    HELLO EVRY BODY
    IM ARABIC MALE WORKING AT DUBAI SINCE 12 YEARS AGO AND I LIKE DUBAI SAME MY INTRESTED TO MY ORIGINAL COUNTRY REALY ITS VERY COOOL
    AND DUBAI ITS THE BEST FOR SAFTY LIVING AND FOR KINDLY LIFE
    IF ANY LADY LOOKING FOR HELP PLZ SEND ME AMASSEGE TO MY MAIL
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    M.N 11 Jun 2009, 05:40 - Report
  • single girl from sg moving to dubai

    Hi,
    I am a single chinese girl from Singapore and I am currently working in a well known fashion/ luxury firm as a customer service personal, taking care of the after sales service. I am looking to work in Dubai as I see Dubai might have a better opportunities and looks like a more better place to work in. Like many others single ladies, I too worried about living alone there, no friends etc. I need some advise on if how chinese are treated over there though I've heard so many different stories and how is the living lifestyle there.

    Thanks in advance.

    levisjean 05 Jul 2009, 01:53 - Report
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