Dubai is the most accommodating place to live in the gulf and high quality accommodation is in good supply throughout the city. Many have excellent recreational facilities, Satellite television or in-house video and covered car parking. Some residential complexes provide a daily maid service.

Many expatriate executives choose to live in the Jumeirah suburb, which stretches southward along the coast from the city centre. For top-of-the-range villas, the choice is between larger independent properties or smaller villas in compounds. The latter usually have swimming pools, squash and tennis courts.

Accommodation is plentiful and some very reasonable prices can be found, with rates remaining constant all year round. Most of the major international hotel chains are represented. There are also top-class beach resort hotels at Jebel Ali and Chicago Beach and a mountain resort hotel at Hatta Fort. Confirmation of reservation by fax or telex is necessary.