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Welcome to our packed Finance section where you will find everything to with money matters in Dubai- it's important to look after your money and some things are very different to your home country. It's important to take care of your finances right from the start so here we look at everything from opening a bank account to the cost of living in Dubai and how to budget and everything in between.Enjoy the articles below...
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The UAE Currency
Let's start at the very beginning and take a closer look at the currency in Dubai and across the UAE- it's the Arab Emirate Dirham or AED. Read More >>
 
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 Budgetting In Dubai
We become expats for various reasons, but 2 of the most common are to experience a different culture and to have tax-free life in Dubai. Read More >>
     
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 Paying Your Bills
There's lots of bills that need paying in Dubai and you'll need to know more about DEWA, Etisalat, DU, find out how to pay them here. Read More >>
 
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Opening A Bank Account
To get yourself set up in Dubai you are going to need a bank account in order to rent a home, buy a car and more.  Find out how to open one. Read More >>

Finance Features

UK University Fees under spotlightUK University Fees Under The Spotlight
A would-be university student is taking an Oxford college to court alleging that it turned him down for a place on financial grounds because he could not prove he had enough money to support himself while he was there. He says his offer of a place on a one-year economic and social history master’s course was withdrawn because he could not provide evidence that he had access to £21,000. Mr Shannon, who took a job as a civil servant after failing to secure the university place, told BBC Radio 4′s Today programme... Read more >>
Retirement Planning Global EyeSavings Run Out Only Seven Years After Retirement
The average Briton will have to contend without any savings for the final 12 years of life during retirement, a report warns today. We spend our working lives looking forward to an old age in which we can happily indulge in holidays and hobbies – but now it seems the typical nest egg savings put aside will vanish just seven years after retirement. And the research by HSBC revealed that people in the UK are less prepared for retirement than any of the 14 other countries which took part in the poll. Read More >>
credit card debt in dubaiCredit Cards In Dubai
To some people credit cards are a handy part of life and to others a route to debt that can cause major problems. Here we take a look at how credit cards work in Dubai and how to manage your card sensibly. You will get offered many credit cards whilst in Dubai from your own bank and from others but you really need to think carefully before applying or accepting one. A lot of people use credit cards wrongly. We've got tips and advice for you here. Read More>>
iban dubaiIBAN Numbers
Have you got your IBAN number yet? Do you know what an IBAN number is? Are you now thinking maybe I need to get one?  Don't worry we've got a full explanation for you here. You may have been hearing all the buzz about IBAN numbers recently and need to find out more- the Central Bank Dubai has prepared a great list of FAQs to explain all about the IBAN number, how it affects you and what it is... Read More>>
shariah banking dubaiShariah Banking
Shariah or Islamic Banking are terms you may have heard but have had no experience with. Here we take a look at what it means and who is offering this in the UAE. Shariah Banking, also called Islamic Banking are banks that follow Islamic principles in their operations, which usually means no collection or payment of interest and no involvement in activities that are haaram e.g. gambling, pork products, alcohol related or indecent activities. We also have a list of Islamic Banks in the UAE. Read More>>
scams in dubaiFinancial Scams In Dubai
There are various scams in the world and Dubai is not immune to them. The Dubai Financial Services Authority is a great resource and has a list of alerts for the latest scams as well as explanations of the scam. These explanations can help you understand the scam and help you to spot them and identify new attempts in the future. Take a read of the most common financial scams here and find out what you can do to avoid falling for them. Find Out More>>
dubai school feesSchool Fee Comparison List
Are you choosing which school in Dubai to send your child to? It is a hard decision and a lot of research is needed into which school is best for you and your child. This could be one of the major avenues of expense if your company is not paying the full school fees for you. Before you make any decision about moving to Dubai or are at the contract negotiation stage you can read our list of school fees in Dubai to help you with your budget. Take Me There>>
50 dirhamFinancial News: New 50 AED Note Released in 2012
July: The Central Bank has released an amended 50 dirham note. The security thread is a 3-mm wide, color-shifting windowed security thread with demetalized UAE 50, Omron rings added to front and back, and it bears the new coat of arms which was adopted in 2008. The note will be accepted in all shops, ATMS etc and run along side the previous version. There was also a new 500 AED note released last year with more security features.
money transfers dubaiTransferring Money & Exchanging Money
Whether you are a resident here, having visitors or coming to Dubai as a tourist it's great to know all your options for changing currency whilst here. We also take a look at the different options for transferring money to another country and at how the exchange rates work in the UAE. These days you have many convenient options so we take a look at all of them to help you make a decision how to get that money home safely and quickly. Read More>>
 
 
 
 
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