What do Dubai residents think of Filipino expats?

The modern Filipino identity, with its Austronesian roots, was developed in conjunction with Indian, Japanese, Malay Chinese, American, and Spanish influences.We were a Spanish colony for 333 years, setting a foundation for contemporary Filipino culture in that sense we have strong foundation when it comes to family ties. read more

About 11% of Filipinos are Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). UAE, the country which Dubai is a part of, belongs to the Top 10 destinations of overseas Filipinos. The ratio of expats to local Emirati people is 9 to 1. Majority of the expats are from Asia. read more

Filipinos all over the world are known for remarkable qualities, often not recognized but it brings pride to the country. Being hospitable and being resilient are just an example of those virtues. We asked expats in Dubai of what they think about Filipinos, let's hear it from their perspective. read more