Dubai - UAE
by madhuri yadav
12 January, 2025
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Moving to Dubai - UAE
Contribute to the community by sharing information to help the Desi community connect and support one another. Provide details about apartments where the Desi community resides. Answer questions from those moving here for work, school, or other reasons. Share information about areas or buildings with a significant Desi population, including rent costs, utilities included, accessibility, availability of laundry facilities, and other relevant details. Note: This section is not for posting apartments for rent—please use the classifieds section for that. The goal is to offer guidance and answer questions for people planning to move to this area.
1. Desi Community
- South Asian Community: Predominantly Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, and Nepali populations.
- Indian Subgroups: Punjabi, Gujarati, Malayali, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali communities.
- Pakistani Subgroups: Punjabi, Pashtun, Sindhi, and Urdu-speaking groups.
2. South Asian Areas in Dubai
- Bur Dubai: Known for its historical significance and large South Asian population.
- Deira: Diverse South Asian community with affordable housing.
- Karama: Popular among Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi expatriates.
- Al Nahda: Family-friendly area with many South Asian residents.
- Discovery Gardens: Popular with Indian families for its greenery and amenities.
3. South Asian Main Market Areas
- Meena Bazaar (Bur Dubai): Known as “Little India,” offering Indian textiles, jewelry, and street food.
- Deira Gold Souk: Popular for gold shopping and South Asian jewelers.
- Al Fahidi Street: Electronics and South Asian shops.
4. South Asian Grocery Stores
- Lulu Hypermarket: Multiple locations; caters to South Asian grocery needs.
- Al Adil Trading: Specializes in Indian spices, snacks, and groceries.
- Union Coop: Offers South Asian staples like rice, lentils, and spices.
- Choithrams: Carries Indian and Pakistani products.
- West Zone Supermarket: Stocked with diverse South Asian ingredients.
5. Transportation
6. Religious Places
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Temples:
- Hindu Temple, Bur Dubai: The only Hindu temple in Dubai.
- Guru Nanak Darbar (Jebel Ali): Serves Sikhs and South Asian Hindus.
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Gurdwaras:
- Guru Nanak Darbar (Jebel Ali): The largest gurdwara in the Gulf region.
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Mosques:
- Jumeirah Mosque: Open to visitors for cultural understanding.
- Many neighborhood mosques across the city cater to Pakistani and Bangladeshi Muslims.
7. Cost of Living
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Housing:
- 1-bedroom apartment: AED 3,000–5,000/month (Karama, Deira).
- Villas and larger apartments: AED 6,000–10,000/month (Al Nahda, Discovery Gardens).
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Utilities: AED 500–800/month for electricity, water, and cooling.
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Groceries: AED 500–1,000/month per household.
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Transportation: AED 300–500/month for Nol Card or fuel.
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Education: School fees range from AED 15,000–40,000/year.
8. Best Public Schools in South Asian Areas
Elementary Schools:
- The Indian High School (Oud Metha): Top-rated Indian curriculum school.
- GEMS Legacy School (Garhoud): CBSE curriculum and highly diverse.
Middle Schools:
- Our Own English High School (Al Warqa’a): Popular among South Asians.
- GEMS Millennium School (Sharjah): Offers CBSE curriculum with modern facilities.
High Schools:
- Dubai Modern Education School (Al Mizhar): Indian and international curricula.
- The Millennium School (Al Qusais): CBSE curriculum with extracurricular emphasis.
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