It provides information about residence options, conditions for entering the emirate and procedures for issuing visas

Launching a platform dedicated to those wishing to work remotely in Dubai

Dubai is ranked among the top three cities to live in in the Remote Workers and Managers Index.

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Airbnb has announced the launch of a remote work platform in Dubai, in cooperation with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, with the aim of providing comprehensive and integrated information for those wishing to work remotely.

The department stated, in a statement yesterday, that the platform provides the necessary assistance to those wishing to reside and work in Dubai, by providing them with ideas about local offers for long-term residence, in addition to information on entry requirements for the emirate and the country's visa policies.

Earlier this year, Airbnb launched an initiative dedicated to facilitating living and working around the world, by identifying the most suitable destinations for remote work.

Dubai was selected as one of the top 20 destinations in the world, along with the Canary Islands, Thailand, the Caribbean and many other destinations.

The “Live and Work Anywhere” program witnesses Airbnb’s cooperation with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism to provide the necessary information about the emirate to all those wishing to work remotely in the city, who are looking for instructions and suitable destinations for long-term residence.

Airbnb's Middle East and Africa Director, Vilma Corcoran, said, "Dubai is a world-leading destination in facilitating remote work, and we want to work together to provide modern, flexible services for those wishing to work and travel in light of this growing trend, as well as helping the emirate benefit from the returns." economics of this new type of tourism.

According to “Airbnb”, people have become more flexible with regard to their places of work and residence, as it was found that one out of five travelers around the world benefited from “Airbnb” services to work remotely during their travel in 2021, and this trend continued in the first quarter of 2022, It reached its highest levels more than twice as high as in the first quarter of 2019.

Search rates for individual international travel in the UAE for long-term stays increased by more than 280% during the first three months of this year, compared to the same period in 2019.

Dubai was also ranked among the three best cities to live in in this year's Savills Executive Nomad Index for remote employees and managers.

For his part, Issam Kazem, Executive Director of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, said, "Dubai's location and environment supportive of business, in addition to the simplified procedures for issuing visas, have contributed to strengthening the emirate's position to become a preferred destination for those wishing to work remotely around the world, within the framework of the city's keenness." And its commitment to contributing to business growth, attracting talented cadres and meeting their needs.”

He added: «We are pleased to cooperate with (Airbnb) to attract more people, especially since Dubai is a multicultural city, and embraces residents of more than 200 nationalities, and offers them exceptional job opportunities and distinctive lifestyles, with what it offers of unique shopping experiences and tasting types A variety of local as well as international cuisine, in addition to enjoying the sandy beaches and recreational parks, and it also hosts many events that enrich the cultural scene that characterizes the emirate.

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