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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?
If you have a car, probably not many. I think the metros are handicap-accessible and almost all apartments and office buildings have parking with elevator access. As Dubai is a modern city, the infrastructure seems...
What is the availability and cost of household help, and what types of help are typically employed by expatriates?
Lots of nannies are available on the market, for prices ranging from 900 AED per month to 2000 AED per month. Philippine nannies tend to be more expensive because of their better language skills. Check...

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