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Consumer prices, which peaked this year at 4.7% in January when the 5% VAT was implemented, are expected to taper. Sarah Dea / The National
Consumer prices, which peaked this year at 4.7% in January when the 5% VAT was implemented, are expected to taper. Sarah Dea / The National Cost of living decreases for expats in Dubai and Abu Dhabi - compared to other cities
UAE capital and Dubai drop down the global ranking tables, according to Mercer