WHY DUBAI

UNRIVALED POSSIBILITIES

INNOVATION & DEVELOPMENT

Dubai is a global leader in technological, social, economic, and architectural innovation. The populous city features several key, driving attributes:

WORLD-CLASS INFRASTRUCTURE

Dubai is recognized for its world-class infrastructure including air, sea and roads.

TOURISM & CULTURAL DESTINATION

Dubai is the 4th most-visited destination in the world based on MasterCard Global Destination Index. (16 million visitors)

MULTICULTURAL EXPAT COMMUNITY

Dubai is one of the most diverse and international cities in the world. Expats make up almost 90% of the population.

SMARTY CITY INNOVATION

The government’s Smart Dubai initiative is focused on leveraging technology to make Dubai the happiest city on Earth.

LOCATION AND CONNECTIVITY:

IDEALLY POSITIONED

Dubai, located on the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, is ideally positioned for corporation’s regional headquarters amongst the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. For worldwide connectivity, the Dubai International Airport offers flights to most major capital cities, while the Jebel Ali Port is amongst the largest ports in the world, for easy, global shipping.

LIFE IN DUBAI

HIGH STANDARD OF LIVING

A government committed to making Dubai the happiest city on Earth speaks volumes. Dubai offers a comparatively high standard and low cost of living through zero personal income tax, adherence to international standards of education, the Smart Dubai Office and its various initiatives to promote an improved city experience, and much more. With so many benefits, it’s no wonder why many expatriates come for work but stay for life.

CULTURE & HISTORY

A RICH HISTORY

Underneath Dubai’s futuristic innovation is a rich Arabic history spanning from Mesopotamia, to its modern beginnings in the 1800s, to present day Emirati life. Although tradition and heritage remain major Dubai underpinnings, diverse peoples and opinions are welcome in modern Dubai culture and development.

GBC SIMPLIFYING THE TRANSITION TO DUBAI LIVING

VISAS

JAFZA has simplified the procedures and expedite the process for issuing employee’s visa

LONG TERM VISA SERVICES

GBC concierge services will coordinate with Jafza to obtain long term visas (five or ten years) to attract and retain high caliber talent. The new extended visa applies to those that meet strict requirements related to investors, entrepreneurs, researchers and other specialists and innovators.