Consumer confidence in Dubai improves

(MENAFN) Consumer confidence in Dubai is positive as the personal financial situation is improving with brighter job prospects, Arabian Business reported. The consumer confidence index increased by four points during the first three months of 2014 to reach 143 points. A survey by the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai shows that job security and increasing utility bills remain major concerns. Around 92 percent of the survey's respondents said they are optimistic on the job situation and 91 percent on their personal finance over the next 12 months.