From Self-Taught Designer to Building a Creative Career in Dubai
My name is Cilmar Bolilawa Bacus, a Filipino graphic designer and creative professional based in Dubai. My journey in design…
Living in UAE is about the realities of everyday life across the Emirates. Some articles focus on practical topics such as salaries, housing, visas, transportation, and the cost of living. Others look at the experiences, habits, and small moments that shape life here over time.
Whether you’re planning a move, recently arrived, or have spent years in the UAE, this section explores what living in one of the world’s most international countries actually feels like beyond the brochures and headlines.

My name is Cilmar Bolilawa Bacus, a Filipino graphic designer and creative professional based in Dubai. My journey in design…

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