Dubai Has Been Voted The Best Place For Expats To Live In The MENA Region

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Dubai has topped the list of cities for expats once again, in the Mercer Quality of Living Survey for 2017. 

Ranking 74th globally, it was the number one in the Middle East, with Abu Dhabi coming 79th. 

The study analyses a range of factors including: “Easy access to transportation, reliable electricity, and drinkable water are all important considerations when determining hardship allowances based on differences between a given assignee’s home and host locations.”

Vienna, Austria took the number one spot for the 8th year running 

Followed by Zurich in Switzerland, third is Auckland New Zealand, Munich Germany and Vancouver Canada in fifth. 

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“A city’s infrastructure, or rather the lack thereof, can considerably affect the quality of living that expatriates and their families experience on a daily basis. Access to a variety of transport options, being connected locally and internationally, and access to electricity and drinkable water are among the essential needs of expatriates arriving in a new location on assignment. A well-developed infrastructure can also be a key competitive advantage for cities and municipalities trying to attract multinational companies, talent, and foreign investments.” 

Slagin Parakatil, Principal at Mercer and responsible for its quality of living research.

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