Guide to living and working as a lawyer in the Middle East

Includes:
• Introduction to the Middle East
• The legal market
• Visas and relocation
• Salaries
• Requalification
• After work

Introduction to the Middle East

Arabia, the areas made up of the Arabian Peninsula, is located in the south-western region of the Asian continent. The main commercial centres in the Middle East are located in the Gulf and include the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and to a lesser extent Oman and Kuwait.

The UAE is where the majority of expats settle and is made up of seven Emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Abu…