The hassle and bustle of your school application in UAE momentarily came to an end. Because of your careful and committed preparation, you have now your student visa. Your heart might be full of joy! You are now ready to fly! But let me ask you: are you now prepared? Are you aware of your life ahead and the challenges you will face in your future endeavors? Yes-Asia is here to assist you and willing to share some light regarding the life that awaits you in UAE.



1, to protect your legitimate rights and interests, you must first of all 　choose your air passenger travel agency or ticketing agents. (note: be 　sure that the travel agency or ticketing agents have the license to 　operate). Travel agencies or ticketing agents should meet the following 　conditions:
　* Possess “International Air Transport Association” license number 　issued by the IATA.
　* The Civil Aviation Authority has awarded the operating agent air 　passenger business license. Domestic tickets agents do not operate 　international ticketing business.
　* Have a fixed place of business and civil aviation terminal booking system.
　* The professionals or employees must have undergone training under 　TheCivil Aviation Authority and the International Air Transport 　Association .
2, in order to know the correct fare rate, inquire the available trip and the 　exactdate and then request for a written confirmation of the accurate 　price.
3, airline companies launch promotional offers from time to time. Monitor 　the latest news and know the related information.
4, in order to avoid flight tension and to be sure of that there are available 　seats, book for ticket in advance and go to the airport as early as 　possible.
5, please note your travel dates and visa documents period.
6, please check if your name in the passport and your name in your 　identity card have the same spelling.
7 , please inform the date of birth of your children or babies.
8 , for other matters, please refer to the "passenger aviation rules."

1. Belongings:

2. Travel:

If you want to enter the territory of UAE, you must have a visa—tourist visa, transit visa and visit visa. Transit visa is for 14 days stay, tourist visa is 30 days, and visit visa is for 60 days and may be renewed and extended for 30 days for a total of 90 days. Upon the expiration of the visa, you must exit immediately to avoid paying fines, detention or forced exit.

1, Complete the immigration entry cards in the Immigration Department.
2, The immigration will verify passport and visas and give immigration clearance.
3, Provisional immigrants will stay for 48 hours for passenger security.

Yes-Asia wants to remind you that during your stay in UAE you may encounter some problems and troubles. If you need help, please remember the following contact information:

Chinese Ambassador to the UAE:
Address: ABU DHABI Zone 2 STREET 11 NO.207 (AL SUDAN STREE T NO.207)
Tel:00971 -- 2 -- 4434276 00971 -- 2-4765525 Fax : 009712-4435440
Business tel:009712 - 4765525
Fax:009712 - 4764402

China Southern Airlines UAE Office : 00971 - 6 - 5684029
Dubai Emirate Office: 00971 - 4 - 3533333
Dubai Municipality : 00971 – 4 - 2215555
Information Advisory Stations : 100
Broadcast Stations : 140
Police : 999
Fire : 997
First Aid Center : 998 999

In the UAE, foreign students concern is banking and insurance. UAE banks and insurance companies fully protect the interests of students so there is nothing to worry about.

There are a total of 49 financial institutions including 47 UAE banks and investment banks and two HSBC which are engaged in financial services . Of the 47 banks, there are 19 local banks and 28 foreign banks. Majority of the foreign banks were established in the early 1970s and in recent years they have set up their branches. The general functions of financial institutions are: opening of credit accounts, letters of credit, local currency and foreign currency business, and others . Representative office can also provide financial, credit and investment advisory services.

The last two years, the insurance industry has developed rapidly. It has become the second largest insurance market. Currently, it has a total of 46 insurance companies operating, 19 local companies and 27 foreign companies. The registered capital is from 4-40 million U.S. dollars range.

UAE have more comprehensive insurance law. The insurance coverage is more complete. The compensation for loss is expressed in clear terms. Court is responsible for the supervision of insurance payments and distribution.

All the cities in the UAE, the remote mountain villages and desert villages have public hospitals and clinics that provide for all UAE residents high quality medical services and charge only minimal fees. You don’t need to worry if you will get sick while studying in UAE because there are many doctors and health facilities.

At present, the UAE has 42 hospitals, 33 public hospitals and 9 private hospitals, with more than 7,500 beds. There are also 120 public health centers and more than 500 private clinics. There are also more than 3,000 doctors, 4,000 dentists, and nearly 7,500 nurses.

UAE’s medical system has reached the world’s advanced level. In the average, every 933 people have a doctor, 350 people have a nurse, and 250 people have bed space.

Along with raising the level of medical care and expanding health care services, the infant mortality rate has dropped to 1.17%. The life of citizens was also extended, 70 years old for man and 73 years old for woman. This is the average level of developed countries.

UAE medical services are free of charge, and you need to pay only for a small registration fee and the fees for annual replacement of the medical card. The Ministry of Health's expenditure has increased in recent years, spending a total of 1.1 billion dirhams (about 300 million U.S. dollars). The an annual average expenditure is 300 million dirhams (about 80 million U.S. dollars).

Many Chinese students studying in the UAE schools choose to stay in UAE after their graduation. What is UAE labor/employment system? Is UAE welfare system perfect?

Yes-Asia has learned that UAE, in a very short period of time, have created a comprehensive welfare system. The government multifaceted and strong social guarantees provide people with a large number of employment opportunities. Between 1986 and 1997, Labor and Social Affairs Ministry spending was about 5.8 billion dirhams to help needy families and other poor people . In 1997, the community's assistance total cost is 600 million dirhams. 25% of those who received social assistance are from Abu Dhabi , 23% in Dubai, 21% in Sharjah, 7% in Fujairah, 5% in A Man and 3% in Umm Al Qaiwain. Majority of those who received are elderly people, followed by widowed, divorced, abandoned women, unmarried persons, orphans, and prisoners. The United Arab Emirates particularly gives great importance to human resources development. Its political, economic and social goals are to give sufficient attention to the social code of ethics, to improve performance and productivity, and to create more job opportunities to the growing number of well-educated people . The United Arab Emirates has been actively seeking to maximize the use of the UAE labor force. Now, Labor and Social Affairs Ministry is implementing the Labor Law Article 14 and other ministerial decree of the United Arab Emirates.



In the UAE, it is necessary to understand the life and the standard of living. To have a healthy and happy life in UAE, you must learn smart financial management. Yes-Asia will help you manage your account and help examine if you have sufficient funds .

UAE standard cost of living:
Housing costs: 1700 -- 2000 dirham / month (good for two occupants)
Utilities: 200-300 dirham/ month (including electricity, water, gas, etc.)
Food: 200-300 dirham/month
Transport costs: 200-300 dirham/month
Communications costs: 100-150 dirham/month
Other costs:200-300 dirham/month
Total : 2600 -3350 dirham/month
Equivalent to: 5800-7800 RMB