SGMD1 wrote:I have considered moving to Dubai (or at least living there for several months) but I have lived in the United States my whole life and am very used to the lifestyle. So I was wondering if the things that I am used to here are readily available in Dubai. For example:
How good are the grocery stores?
How easy is it to purchase alcohol? Is there decent variety?
Will I have any access to fast food/pizza?
Are there any American bars?
I only speak English. Will that be enough to get by?
My parents are Indian but because I am an American (born there) and have an American accent, will I still experience significant racism?
Thanks in advance for any input!
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Grocery stores - we have a few that you could compare to Walmart.
Alcohol to non muslims is relatively easy to purchase with an alcohol license and is available to all at the airport. Plenty of variety.
Pizza - Dominos, Pizza hut, Papa Johns, etc etc.
American Bars - All kinds of bars and clubs exist in Dubai. If there are specific ones for just Americans I wouldn't know.
English - Even cab drivers speak English. I speak English with an American accent and I am Pakistani. I have not experienced any kind of racism.
Best thing to do would be to visit some of the websites on Dubai that you can easily find on the web. If you have any questions do send me a message.
Good luck with your move.