Advantages of consulting in Dubai compared to Europe? Differences in the type of projects?

Usually more implementation and organizational design work in Middle East.

Hello Greta,
Thanks for the question! From my experience, project deliverables, or ways of working/methodology do not differ from Dubai to Europe. It is the same core competencies & tools that will be applied to both geographies.
That being said, I have worked on 5+ projects in ME and the main differences I saw were:
1. Project mix: you will work on more public sector projects / strategic plans for governments or large orgs than in Europe
2. Cultural difference: this is quite a different mindset from Europe. I would say the same applies if you would work in Australia or Latin America & compare with Europe
3. Seniority of clients: usually these projects will involve quite senior clients (ministers, chief of staffs of Governments, etc.)
4. Days of work: Friday and Saturdays are the weekend days 
Nevertheless, It is a quite growing region with fascinating topics so I would go for it.
Thanks,
Norah

Hi Greta, more strategic/growth engagements instead of ops/cost reduction/implementation/digital

Best,
Anto

Hello!

I would say: 

• More public sector -that is difficult to find in Europe, and it´s very interesting-. 
• In many cases, higher salaries
• Much lower taxes, hence much higher net earinings

Hope it helps!

Best,

Clara

Hi Greta,

In terms of industries, you'll have much mroe emphasize on:

• Government / Public Sector
• Oil & Gas
• Other Energy
• Public works/infrastructure/construction
• Banking/Finance

I have found the following articles/reports quite useful in the past:

https://www.strategyand.pwc.com/m1/en/foresight-management-consultants/international-strategy-consulting.html

http://www.infomineo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/benchmarking-key-strategy-consultings-firms-middle-east-2016.pdf

https://www.consultancy-me.com/consulting-industry

Hi Greta!

There is/are:

1. higher salaries and lower taxes.
2. emphasis on the public sector
3. different lifestyle

Cheers,
GB

Hi Greta,

In my experience the method and framework used will be similar, however, the project mix will be different.

ME usually have a high percentage of public sector and energy type or projects.

Best,

Iman