Live and Work Anywhere: Airbnb launches hub for remote workers in Dubai

Live and Work Anywhere: Airbnb launches hub for remote workers in Dubai

Dubai: US-based online marketplace for homestays and experiences, Airbnb, launched an online ‘remote working hub’ in the emirate in partnership with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). The digital remote working hub will provide accommodation info for local long-term listings, entry requirement information, and visa policies for anyone looking to work remotely in Dubai, said DET on Wednesday, December 21. Velma Corcoran, Regional Lead for Middle East and Africa at Airbnb, said, “Dubai is a global leader in facilitating remote working. As this trend continues to accelerate, we want to work together to make it easier for people to enjoy the newfound flexibility to work and travel and help the city harness the economic benefits of this new type of tourism.” Earlier this year, Airbnb launched its ‘Live and Work Anywhere: How Communities Can Benefit from Remote Workers’ guide for governments and destinations to identify some of the most remote worker-friendly destinations in the world. Dubai was selected as one of 20 destinations globally, alongside the Canary Islands, Thailand and the Caribbean. The guide is based on Airbnb’s insights, data and experiences in partnering with 20 destinations embracing the potential of remote work and a review of remote worker