Safety and income attract expatriates to Dubai

Dubai: Dubai residents with whom Gulf News spoke said the survey results on Dubai being a suitable place to raise a family do not come as a surprise as the city does offer many of the things a family needs.

Long-time resident Rajkumar Pancholia said Dubai is no longer just a second home for him — it is his home. The Indian businessman, who has been in Dubai since 1973, said the city’s offerings are over and above what he would enjoy back home.

“I chose Dubai because my roots have been here for a long time. Four generations of my family have been in Dubai and my son is the fifth generation. I will always consider Dubai as a suitable place for raising families because it’s convenient, it’s comfortable, and it’s safe,” Pancholia, 62, told Gulf News.

“It’s mainly due to its infrastructure and the relative safety of the city,” he added.

Pancholia said he agrees with the 86 per cent of residents who said they would recommend Dubai as a place to live to their colleagues and friends. He has done so to his relatives and many of them have decided to stay here for good.

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