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Dubai Rises to 15th in Global Cost of Living Ranking for International Employees

Dubai has climbed three places to become the world's 15th most expensive city for international employees, according to Mercer's 2024 Cost of Living City Ranking. The surge in Dubai's cost of living is primarily attributed to a significant increase in property rentals post-pandemic. Three-bedroom property rents saw a 15% year-on-year rise, while rents increased by 21% from 2023 to 2024, marking one of the highest jumps among major cities.

Real estate consultancy Asteco highlights that rent prices in popular areas like Jumeirah Islands, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Sports City, Dubai Hills Estate, and Damac Hills have soared by up to 100% since the pandemic. This dramatic rise is largely due to an influx of foreign workers.

Mercer's survey covered 226 cities across five continents, evaluating the costs of over 200 items, including housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods, and entertainment. New York City was used as the base city, with currency movements measured against the US dollar.

Apart from housing, the increase in Dubai’s cost of living is also driven by higher prices for groceries and personal care items, such as eggs, olive oil, and coffee. Conversely, the prices of petrol, haircuts, and blue jeans have decreased between March 2023 and March 2024.

Regionally, Tel Aviv is the next most expensive city in the Middle East, dropping to the 16th position. Abu Dhabi ranks 43rd, followed by Riyadh (90), Jeddah (97), Amman (108), Manama (110), Kuwait City (119), Doha (121), and Muscat (122).

Globally, Hong Kong remains the most expensive city, followed by Singapore, with Zurich, Geneva, and Basel completing the top five. At the other end of the spectrum, Abuja, Lagos, and Islamabad are ranked as the least expensive cities for international employees.

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July 2018 Newsletter

Hope you are having a good summer. It’s been really great here at the school, and we have a lot of interesting classes coming up. The Great Ciders of the World  class is going to be really interesting. The Mixology class is going to be really amazing. We did a preview of the class for Yelp’s Elite squad and they went crazy for it.  If you prefer to plan further ahead, i’ve posted classes up to December, including our Italy Vs Greece class.

Wine Lover? We’ll Give you $300

to Live Above the School

Did you know there is a beautiful apartment above the Wine School? It’s going to become available on August 1st –for the first time in five years– and we’d love to have a wine-lover live here.

To that end, If you (or someone you refer) ends up renting the apartment, we will send you a $300 gift certificate as a thank you for finding us the perfect neighbor.

For all the details, check it out here: http://www.bitly.com/wsop3

Cheers!

Keith

Keith Wallace Founder Wine School of Philadelphia

New! Master Wine Aroma Kit

Master Wine Aroma Kit

We are happy to announce that the International Wine Scholar program now includes a  Master Wine Aroma Kit. This is the kit used by many of the wine education schools to train sommelier-instructors, master sommeliers, and winemakers.  This kit is not available to the public and costs $350 per kit wholesale. Students in the  International Wine Scholar program will receive the Master Wine Aroma kit free of charge.  

What is the International Wine Scholar program, you ask? It’s an accelerated wine course for people interested in earning their Advanced Sommelier pin. The program will expose students to exotic and rare wines, the type of wines every great sommelier must know.

Most importantly, the program focuses on the component training and deductive wine tasting critical to all wine education. Each class will include blind tasting and sensory training exercises. This training, which began in the Foundation Wine Course is greatly expanded with this program.

If you want to attend, we are hosting the program this August and only a few seats remain.

Details: https://www.vinology.com/class/international-wine-scholar/2018-08-20/

Wine Reviews

Mazzei Belguardo 2013 Serrata Toscana

Belguardo’s vineyards are on the Tuscan coast, which is much warmer than the more traditional vineyards in the central hills. Along with an enthusiastic use of oak aging, this makes for some very modern, ultra-ripe versions of Sangiovese. Aromas of espresso, blackberry, and vanilla. Medium bodied with supple tannin, the flavor goes toward melting fudge and Asian five-spice. This is a wine with style, charisma, but not much depth. It’s the type of wine I open when I want to simply enjoy a richly textured Super-Tuscan.  As for a food pairing, try it with a handful of white chocolate truffles.

Price: $11.99  | Wine Rating: 90 Points | Availablity: Wine & Spirits Stores in PA

 Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2015

Back in the 60’s, Michael Bernstein planted some grape vines that a farmhand had given him for free. He farmed plums on the property and was fine with that: he just stuck the vines in the ground and pretty much forgot about them. Despite never watering them, the grape vines thrived and the fruit they produced was amazing. Within a few years, he had replanted all of his lands to grape vines, in particular, Bordeaux varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon. Those old vineyards and the deft winemaking skills of Janet Myers are what makes this bottle very special, especially at this price point.

Price: $13.99  | Wine Rating: 94 Points | Availablity: Wine & Spirits Stores in PA

 Cambria Benchbreak Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley 2014

The wine is fresh and vibrant, with just a wedge of rich fruit. The nose is all about the wildflowers: daisies and violets. On the palate, baking spices back up the rhubarb and bing cherry flavors and a wash of minerality adds some serious backbone to the enterprise. The finish brings in some complex forest-floor notes. Try this wine with oven-roasted shitake mushrooms and shaved Manchego cheese.

Price: $13.99  | Wine Rating: 91 Points | Availablity: Wine & Spirits Stores in PA

 Montecillo 2011 Reserva Rioja

A 19th Century winery that still manages to put out some serious juice,  year in and year out. If you need an everyday bottle of Rioja, this will fit the bill.  Aromas of cigar box and tomato leaf; flavors of cherry, burnt vanilla, and laurel. There is plenty of fresh juicy flavors here and a pleasant grip in a medium-bodied package. My suggestion is to grill a lamb chop to medium rare, drizzle it with high-quality olive oil and finish with some flake salt. Slice up a tomato and give it the same treatment.

Price: $9.99  | Wine Rating: 89 Points | Availablity: Wine & Spirits Stores in PA

 Commanderie de la Bargemone 2017 Rose

Commanderie de la Bargemone dates back to the 13th Century, founded by the Knights Templar. It’s a very light pink by rosé standards, but that is because of an early harvest. In fact, there is more red wine flavor here than in most rosé wines, with fresh strawberry and dark fruit on the nose and palate. The acidity is brilliant, with a dose of pomegranate and white pepper on the finish. One of my go-to brunch wines; it’s perfect with eggs benedict.

Price: $14.99  | Wine Rating: 90 Points | Availablity: Wine & Spirits Stores in PA

Jean Cavaille 2016 Cep Noir Vielles Vignes Apremont, Savoie

The grape here is Jacquère which can make elegant and ethereal white wines when sourced from older vineyards, like this bottle. A pretty nose of lemongrass and Lily of the Valley. A touch of spice on the palate, with light and supple orchard fruit flavors. An expressive style with rich notes and a fine length. Pan-seared sea scallops with a lobster-chorizo sauce is a perfect pairing.

Price: $14.39  | Wine Rating: 91 Points | Availablity: Wine & Spirits Stores in PA

Domaine Kuentz Bas 2014 Alsace Blanc

his particular bottle is what’s known as an Edelzwicker, a simple everyday blended wine. In this case, it’s Sylvaner, Muscat Ottonel, and Auxerrois. Crushed oyster-shell and Wisteria on the nose. This white wine has a bright fresh body with flavors of mint, lemon, and freshly picked pears. The finish is mineral-rich with a touch of ocean air. Shuck some Maine Oysters (Glidden Point if you can find them), dress them in a classic mignonette, and slurp away.

Price: $13.99  | Wine Rating: 89 Points | Availablity: Wine & Spirits Stores in PA

Brotte 2015 Esprit Barville Cotes du Rhone Blanc

Mostly Grenache Blanc with some Clairette and Viognier in the blend. The scent of anise and jasmine is layered into a note of grapefruit. On the palate, almond flavors are a pleasant counterpoint to the fresh apple and ginger flavors. Crisp with just a hint of richness on the palate and a lingering note of apricot. This would be a great bottle for grilled monkfish with peach salsa.

Price: $14.99  | Wine Rating: 91 Points | Availablity: Wine & Spirits Stores in PA

Hillersden 2016 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

An exceptional New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Nose of guava and pineapple with an understated note of fine herb. The palate is texturally richer than most New Zealanders, with soft pear flavors that are kept in line with a POW of fresh acidity in the finish. Fresh grass and hazelnuts on the finish.

Price: $9.99  | Wine Rating: 90 Points | Availablity: Wine & Spirits Stores in PA

Wine School of Philadelphia 109 S. 22nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 www.vinology.com

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Source: https://www.vinology.com/july-2018-newsletter/

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July 2018 Newsletter

Hope you are having a good summer. It’s been really great here at the school, and we have a lot of interesting classes coming up. The Great Ciders of the World  class is going to be really interesting. The Mixology class is going to be really amazing. We did a preview of the class for Yelp’s Elite squad and they went crazy for it.  If you prefer to plan further ahead, i’ve posted classes up to December, including our Italy Vs Greece class.

Wine Lover? We’ll Give you $300

to Live Above the School

Did you know there is a beautiful apartment above the Wine School? It’s going to become available on August 1st –for the first time in five years– and we’d love to have a wine-lover live here.

To that end, If you (or someone you refer) ends up renting the apartment, we will send you a $300 gift certificate as a thank you for finding us the perfect neighbor.

For all the details, check it out here: http://www.bitly.com/wsop3

Cheers!

Keith

Keith Wallace Founder Wine School of Philadelphia

New! Master Wine Aroma Kit

Master Wine Aroma Kit

We are happy to announce that the International Wine Scholar program now includes a  Master Wine Aroma Kit. This is the kit used by many of the wine education schools to train sommelier-instructors, master sommeliers, and winemakers.  This kit is not available to the public and costs $350 per kit wholesale. Students in the  International Wine Scholar program will receive the Master Wine Aroma kit free of charge.  

What is the International Wine Scholar program, you ask? It’s an accelerated wine course for people interested in earning their Advanced Sommelier pin. The program will expose students to exotic and rare wines, the type of wines every great sommelier must know.

Most importantly, the program focuses on the component training and deductive wine tasting critical to all wine education. Each class will include blind tasting and sensory training exercises. This training, which began in the Foundation Wine Course is greatly expanded with this program.

If you want to attend, we are hosting the program this August and only a few seats remain.

Details: https://www.vinology.com/class/international-wine-scholar/2018-08-20/

Wine Reviews

Mazzei Belguardo 2013 Serrata Toscana

Belguardo’s vineyards are on the Tuscan coast, which is much warmer than the more traditional vineyards in the central hills. Along with an enthusiastic use of oak aging, this makes for some very modern, ultra-ripe versions of Sangiovese. Aromas of espresso, blackberry, and vanilla. Medium bodied with supple tannin, the flavor goes toward melting fudge and Asian five-spice. This is a wine with style, charisma, but not much depth. It’s the type of wine I open when I want to simply enjoy a richly textured Super-Tuscan.  As for a food pairing, try it with a handful of white chocolate truffles.

Price: $11.99  | Wine Rating: 90 Points | Availablity: Wine & Spirits Stores in PA

  Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2015

Back in the 60’s, Michael Bernstein planted some grape vines that a farmhand had given him for free. He farmed plums on the property and was fine with that: he just stuck the vines in the ground and pretty much forgot about them. Despite never watering them, the grape vines thrived and the fruit they produced was amazing. Within a few years, he had replanted all of his lands to grape vines, in particular, Bordeaux varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon. Those old vineyards and the deft winemaking skills of Janet Myers are what makes this bottle very special, especially at this price point.

Price: $13.99  | Wine Rating: 94 Points | Availablity: Wine & Spirits Stores in PA

  Cambria Benchbreak Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley 2014

The wine is fresh and vibrant, with just a wedge of rich fruit. The nose is all about the wildflowers: daisies and violets. On the palate, baking spices back up the rhubarb and bing cherry flavors and a wash of minerality adds some serious backbone to the enterprise. The finish brings in some complex forest-floor notes. Try this wine with oven-roasted shitake mushrooms and shaved Manchego cheese.

Price: $13.99  | Wine Rating: 91 Points | Availablity: Wine & Spirits Stores in PA

  Montecillo 2011 Reserva Rioja

A 19th Century winery that still manages to put out some serious juice,  year in and year out. If you need an everyday bottle of Rioja, this will fit the bill.  Aromas of cigar box and tomato leaf; flavors of cherry, burnt vanilla, and laurel. There is plenty of fresh juicy flavors here and a pleasant grip in a medium-bodied package. My suggestion is to grill a lamb chop to medium rare, drizzle it with high-quality olive oil and finish with some flake salt. Slice up a tomato and give it the same treatment.

Price: $9.99  | Wine Rating: 89 Points | Availablity: Wine & Spirits Stores in PA

  Commanderie de la Bargemone 2017 Rose

Commanderie de la Bargemone dates back to the 13th Century, founded by the Knights Templar. It’s a very light pink by rosé standards, but that is because of an early harvest. In fact, there is more red wine flavor here than in most rosé wines, with fresh strawberry and dark fruit on the nose and palate. The acidity is brilliant, with a dose of pomegranate and white pepper on the finish. One of my go-to brunch wines; it’s perfect with eggs benedict.

Price: $14.99  | Wine Rating: 90 Points | Availablity: Wine & Spirits Stores in PA

Jean Cavaille 2016 Cep Noir Vielles Vignes Apremont, Savoie

The grape here is Jacquère which can make elegant and ethereal white wines when sourced from older vineyards, like this bottle. A pretty nose of lemongrass and Lily of the Valley. A touch of spice on the palate, with light and supple orchard fruit flavors. An expressive style with rich notes and a fine length. Pan-seared sea scallops with a lobster-chorizo sauce is a perfect pairing.

Price: $14.39  | Wine Rating: 91 Points | Availablity: Wine & Spirits Stores in PA

Domaine Kuentz Bas 2014 Alsace Blanc

his particular bottle is what’s known as an Edelzwicker, a simple everyday blended wine. In this case, it’s Sylvaner, Muscat Ottonel, and Auxerrois. Crushed oyster-shell and Wisteria on the nose. This white wine has a bright fresh body with flavors of mint, lemon, and freshly picked pears. The finish is mineral-rich with a touch of ocean air. Shuck some Maine Oysters (Glidden Point if you can find them), dress them in a classic mignonette, and slurp away.

Price: $13.99  | Wine Rating: 89 Points | Availablity: Wine & Spirits Stores in PA

Brotte 2015 Esprit Barville Cotes du Rhone Blanc

Mostly Grenache Blanc with some Clairette and Viognier in the blend. The scent of anise and jasmine is layered into a note of grapefruit. On the palate, almond flavors are a pleasant counterpoint to the fresh apple and ginger flavors. Crisp with just a hint of richness on the palate and a lingering note of apricot. This would be a great bottle for grilled monkfish with peach salsa.

Price: $14.99  | Wine Rating: 91 Points | Availablity: Wine & Spirits Stores in PA

Hillersden 2016 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

An exceptional New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Nose of guava and pineapple with an understated note of fine herb. The palate is texturally richer than most New Zealanders, with soft pear flavors that are kept in line with a POW of fresh acidity in the finish. Fresh grass and hazelnuts on the finish.

Price: $9.99  | Wine Rating: 90 Points | Availablity: Wine & Spirits Stores in PA

Wine School of Philadelphia 109 S. 22nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 www.vinology.com

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Source: https://www.vinology.com/july-2018-newsletter/

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Vista Real Estate offers an amazing selection of quality properties in Muscat. We offer your dream's villas, homes, apartments, and offices for rent. Visit now!

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Find top Properties for Rent in Muscat Hills, Oman. With over 500+ Properties listed, Vista Real Estate is one of the top realtors in Muscat.

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Muscat Hills Apartments for Rent Oman

Find top properties for Sale / Rent near Muscat Hills, Oman. With over 500+ Properties listed, Vista Real Estate is one of the top realtors in Muscat. https://vistaoman.com/city/properties-for-rent-sale-muscat-hills/