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Dubai among top 5 cities favoured by entrepreneurs

DUBAI, July 11, 2016

With Hong Kong and London leading the way, Dubai, UAE was ranked fourth in terms of importance to entrepreneurs, along with Geneva, Sydney and Vienna, according to a review release by global real estate advisory firm Knight Frank.

The Global Lifestyle Review assesses the most important lifestyle elements that individuals consider when relocating their businesses and families overseas.

Factors ranged from cost of transport and distance to airport; to number of Michelin star restaurants and cost of beverages in five-star hotels.

Dana Salbak, associate partner and head of Research at Knight Frank said: “Businesses and young entrepreneurs are focused on the ease of doing business, political safety and security, availability of high-quality formal entertainment such as fine dining, all of which Dubai offers, so it’s natural to see clients motivated and drawn to the city. This is of course in addition to the tax-free environment and wide-spread of free-zones which facilities business and trading activities.”

Dubai also ranked 5th with families following Luxembourg, Vienna, Hong Kong and Geneva.

“Dubai caters to nearly all family priorities so it comes as no surprise that it’s highly favourable,” said Salbak.

“It provides good international-grade education systems, creates communities for like-minded people to interact (such as AlSerkal Avenue for arts and culture), and offers a variety of family-friendly activities, most of which can be enjoyed with 365 days of sunshine. This is in addition to personal security and safety,” Salbak added. – TradeArabia News Service




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