I have a couple of questions about moving to Dubai. By way of background, my company is considering sending me on one year contract in Dubai starting in approximately October this year. They will be sponsering me for a visa. However, I plan to move here we my partner (we're a gay couple)., who does not have a sponsor. He intends to look for work here to begin around the same time I do.

First, my partner is a paralegal in the US. We have looked around on-line, but haven't been able to find much in that area. Are we not using the right terminology, or do such positions not exist in Dubai? He's not looking to be a secretary, but he's not a lawyer either.

Second, we plan to live together. I have been in Dubai many times for work, so I know all about being discreet. However, if we are discreet and live in one of the more anonymous towers near the Marina, what are the chances that we will run afoul with the vice police? At the moment, we plan to rent a two or three bedroom apartment as an "apartment share."

I look forward to any advice you may have.

Thanks!