article_snippet: With temperatures of up to 40C in summer, activities such as playing golf are far from recommended in the United Arab Emirates .
article_snippet: But is living in Dubai really as glamorous as these posters make it out to be? '
article_snippet: For people like myself, an average middle-class ex-pat from the UK, day to day life in Dubai is generally like living in any cosmopolitan city in the world. '
article_snippet: The differences - aside from living in sunshine all year round, which improves everyone's mood massively - are that earnings are tax-free, we have a huge selection of great beaches and you can get anything delivered to your doorstep. '
article_snippet: I would also say that Dubai is one of the safest places in the world - every apartment building has a pool, gym and 24/7 security.'
article_snippet: JBR, or Jumeirah Beach Residence, is a 1.7 km waterfront area, frequented by ex-pats looking to soak up the sun .
article_snippet: Real food at Ravis': In Dubai, this cheap Pakistani eatery is known as a great place to get a quick and unpretentious bite .
article_snippet: Taxis are readily available and inexpensive, due to the prices of petrol in the region, but Taxis still may take awhile to get to your destination .
article_snippet: Yes, the United Arab Emirates is a Muslim country, so there are certain laws and rules that might take a bit of getting used to, but the UAE is extremely tolerant,' the UAE explains. '
article_snippet: From excursions to Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah to having to renewing a visa: Day tripping possibilities are endless in Dubai .
article_snippet: People say that Dubai has no history or soul, but I disagree.