dear colleagues,
I really do agree with most of the points mentioned here, but one thing I do not understand. To say it's impossible to put some money in your own pocket at the end of the month is simply not true. I have three kids, happily married, and yes life is tough, but I am still able to safe. How? I drive a small car, avoid shopping malls and try to put aside as much as possible. Where is the point to stay in UAE as an expat without saving some money?
Yes it's true, its getting crazy expansive here, but speaking for me, if I am unable to put an amount x aside monthly, I am leaving this place. There is no point of staying, if you not. Money compared to the rest of the world is still ok, the rest is, let's call it, xxxxxxxx.