As the study of relaxation, leisure studies can be an incredibly beneficial subject for those interested in working with people. Additionally, as recreation and tourism are a main area of research in leisure studies, professionals in business, government, or nonprofits may find this subject beneficial.

The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates on the eastern side of the Arabian peninsula, at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. Much of the work force in the UAE are foreign expatriates - hence the country's population makeup being so diverse, with Emirati citizens being a minority in their own country.