Expat Health Insurance
Cigna Global Health Insurance.
Medical insurance specifically designed for expats. With Cigna, you won't have to rely on foreign public health care systems, which may not meet your needs. Cigna allows you to speak to a doctor on demand, for consultations or instant advice, wherever you are in the world. They also offer full cancer care across all levels of cover, and settle the cost of treatments directly with the provider.
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Take a look our Areas and Suburbs of Dubai page to get an good overview of the different parts of the emirate.It will help you narrow down which areas are most suitable for you.
Most people who move out to Dubai, already have a job offer and the employer usually takes responsibility for your visa. It is becoming increasingly difficult to get a job in Dubai, but there are still opportunities for those with sought after skills and experience in particular fields. Take a look at the Expat Arrivals page on Working in Dubai for more information.
Also, when remember that employers in the Middle East include a number of benefits to lure expats over to Dubai - these include a housing allowance, transport allowance, childrens school fees and a flight home, but the particulars will depend on the position and the company. But its worth bearing these things in mind, when looking for a job and negotiating a contract.
Its great that you guys have the opportunity to visit Dubai before making the decision to move out there. Maybe, you could try to arrange meeting up with some other expats who live out there and get their take on expat life in the Middle East. Also have a read through these expat experiences of life in Dubai for more insight.
Good luck !