Are residents happy with living conditions in Dubai?

Dubai - Respondents rated the top five most important factors that impact their general happiness levels in their country of residence

More than half of the UAE residents are currently satisfied with their standard of living, according to a new survey by Bayt.com and YouGov.
The survey entitled - Happiness in the Middle East - addressed elements of respondents' personal lives, their professional lives, their current country of residence, and other aspects of life relating to their health and wellbeing.
Respondents rated the top five most important factors that impact their general happiness levels in their country of residence. In the UAE, general safety and security was stated by 58%of respondents as the most important factor, followed by employment opportunities (51%), financial stability (44%) and the ability to maintain healthy personal relationships (36%).
"Happiness and wellbeing are prevalent across the Middle East and North Africa, and is most likely linked to many personal, professional, and social factors," said Suhail Masri, vice-president of Employer Solutions at Bayt.com.
"We have always believed that improving happiness and wellbeing is a shared responsibility that we should live by as an organisation. We have chosen to concentrate on the professional and career-related angle by persistently producing information and services that aim to address our region's needs, especially when it comes to job. We will continue to monitor the region's satisfaction levels and empower everyone with what they need as professionals and individuals.
"Despite the various socio-economic inconsistencies that the Mena region undergo, it is positive to see that happiness in Egypt and across the general landscape is highly prevalent. Much of the satisfaction that is felt in the Middle East today is connected to many improvements relating to professional opportunities, standards of living, and overall development," added Arleen Gonsalves, assistant research manager at YouGov.
Data for the survey was collected online between December 6 and 22. Results are based on a sample of 3,747 respondents. Cities assessed include the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Syria.
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