Life in UAE, Swiss Community (Switzerland)

 There is big difference in culture and weather.

Dubai

Over the last 30 years Dubai has become a major player as a financial city, hub for global businesses and home to international expatriates. With it's history of political and financial stability and its growing number of high net worth residents, Dubai is now a market that demands a choice of sophisticated and intelligent wealth planning solutions.

Swiss Life opened its insurance intermediation office in Dubai on 19 November 2008 as part of the global expansion of its life insurance solutions business. The office is housed within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) which is a world class international financial centre, built on the best practices of those found in London, New York and Hong Kong, and home to most of the major financial players in the region.
The requirement for estate planning, family protection and wealth solutions in the Middle East has provided the blueprint for the Swiss Life product offering in this region of significant financial growth.

Swiss culture

Switzerland was the birthplace of one of the most influential architects of the 20th century: Le Corbusier (1887-1965) - born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret - who adopted French nationality in 1930. His diverse output ranged from town planning to furniture design. In 1922, Le Corbusier proposed principles for architecture: rationality, economy, and functionalism.

Switzerland boasts a thriving arts scene, with its architects in particular achieving world-wide acclaim.

The culture of Switzerland is characterised by diversity. The Swiss sometimes wonder what keeps Switzerland together.

The wide range of traditional customs is one reflection of this diversity.

Receive Information and Tips about the UAE from Swiss Expats

Obviously, expat life in the UAE is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with Swiss compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience to get accustomed to the Emirian culture and people. InterNations helps you to get to know and exchange with other Swiss in the UAE, living in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharyah and many other places across the country. Just visit our network of Swiss in Abu Dhabi or Swiss in Dubai.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your Swiss mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Swiss food or chatting about ZSC Lions' latest match, join the Emirian InterNations Community:

Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Switzerland or German or French-speaking expats in the UAE.

Receive and share advice in our UAE Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a German or French-speaking nanny for your kids or where to shop for mailänderli and Raclette cheese in Abu Dhabi.

Browse the InterNations Expat Guide for the UAE to find institutions like the local CCIS (Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Switzerland) or the nearest Swiss embassy.

From the richest city in the world to the tiny emirate of Ajman, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly

Swiss expats in UAE.

Take part in various Expat Activities to meet fellow Swiss in the UAE

In addition, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and excursions taking place in the UAE. Activities cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Emirian shawarma, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Abu Dhabi’s top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip together with our group of Swiss in RAK to visit the beautiful wildlife conservations and sanctuaries of Ras Al Khaimah and other impressive landmarks across the UAE.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Switzerland and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Simply request your personal invitation to become a member and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Grüezi from our Swiss living in the UAE!

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