Moving to Dubai? Mistakes You Must Avoid

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  • Опубликовано: 16 июл 2024
  • After moving with my family and almost 2 years in Dubai, working in the real estate industry where I speak to around 50-60 new people every fortnight, I decided to compile the regrets and mistakes when moving to Dubai that others have shared with me.
    Making some of these mistakes ourselves, I hope this video helps you wh to avoid these mistakes whether you’re moving with kids, as a couple or solo. it might just make your transition into Dubai a bit easier!
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    0:00 - 0:50 Intro
    0:50 - 1:46 Number One
    1:46 - 3:46 Number Two
    3:46 - 4:53 Number Three
    4:53 - 6:49 Number Four
    6:49 - 7:46 Number Five
    7:46 - 9:22 Number Six
    9:22 - 10:29 Number Seven
    10:29 - 11:32 Number Eight
    11:32 - 12:24 Outro
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Комментарии • 92

  • @kevinhastings430
    @kevinhastings430 3 месяца назад +3

    Great work Abby. A really useful summary of important considerations. Thank you.

  • @harrytes4364
    @harrytes4364 4 месяца назад +5

    Very informative. Although I have done enough research, you have mentioned 1-2 points, I haven’t heard elsewhere on RUclips so far. Big up & thanks. Smashing the like button now!

  • @shatakarim6240
    @shatakarim6240 4 месяца назад +1

    I plan on moving to dubai in the future. Those tips are really helpful! Thank you alot!

  • @truthtobetold9816
    @truthtobetold9816 4 месяца назад +2

    Very useful tips especially the attestations and money to bring. Thumbs up.

  • @ruthhenderson9601
    @ruthhenderson9601 2 месяца назад

    Thank you this was so helpful. Wish you and your family all the best and what a lovely accent you have.

  • @user-mr3fm6uy5j
    @user-mr3fm6uy5j 5 месяцев назад +2

    So so so helpful thank you. Things to add to my list here

    • @adventuresofabs
      @adventuresofabs  5 месяцев назад

      I’m so glad it was helpful to you! Would have saved me a lot of stress if I knew some of these before I moved here

  • @michaelirelandpersonalreal5637
    @michaelirelandpersonalreal5637 4 месяца назад +1

    Fantastic insights!!!

  • @TheRealValleyViking
    @TheRealValleyViking 5 месяцев назад +2

    Very informative, great advice ❤

  • @Jason-cl8hk
    @Jason-cl8hk 29 дней назад

    Useful information, thanks.

  • @cfdProptrader
    @cfdProptrader 4 месяца назад

    Very Valuable information that no other YT channels talk about. the important part is the Medical history never heard of, which will help to lower the unnecessary cost. Thank you for your time and efforts to make this video.

  • @davoodfadaee7610
    @davoodfadaee7610 4 месяца назад

    Hi.thank you so much.very useful tips.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @keeganView
    @keeganView 3 месяца назад +1

    I'm planning on moving to Dubai with my mum. This video helps a lot

  • @mrgreen1633
    @mrgreen1633 3 месяца назад

    Good video and advice

  • @IPTV-Player
    @IPTV-Player 4 месяца назад +1

    Very Helpful

  • @nangthirinaing4205
    @nangthirinaing4205 4 месяца назад

    thanks for the information, I am planning to come after Ramadan.

  • @mzeeshan
    @mzeeshan 4 месяца назад +1

    Great information!. Thank you so much for your insight!. Would you be kind enough to make videos about how to find a job there in Dubai from UK and about the medical health care system, and education system, please?

    • @adventuresofabs
      @adventuresofabs  4 месяца назад

      I’m glad you liked it! Definitely, I’m working on it as we speak 😊 thanks for letting me know what you want to see! Really helpful to me

  • @emzdbst
    @emzdbst 19 дней назад

    Very helpful, thank you! What exactly were the hidden costs when you first moved there, that you recommend having 10k for?

  • @rivenoak
    @rivenoak 4 месяца назад

    for #2: british embassy would be responsible imho, because you became resident in UAE ? renewal becomes obvious within some years anyway
    "standard passport is £94 for an adult, and £61 for a child. Plus a £19.86 courier fee." says their website

  • @nicolebothma
    @nicolebothma 5 месяцев назад +5

    Moving to Dubai in n couple of months and this is so helpful and sound advise. Would like to know more about the initial hidden costs and what the 10k was needed for, did it include rent etc? Thank you

    • @adventuresofabs
      @adventuresofabs  5 месяцев назад +2

      Exciting time ahead for you! so glad it was helpful 🥰 It didn’t include our rent. We are a family of 3 so we had visa and medical insurance to cover and many other costs/deposits we didn’t know we needed to pay to really set ourselves up in the first couple of months. I’ll make a video on it soon! You can message me on instagram if you want to, I’m happy to questions!

    • @mikemakinwa
      @mikemakinwa 4 месяца назад +2

      Also rent is usually paid 3, 6 or 12 months in advance

  • @Sh1vs73R
    @Sh1vs73R 4 месяца назад

    Also, could you recommend few areas to rent a villa or townhome within 15-20 mins radius of Dubai internet city? We will have a new born next year and planning to move from Canada.

  • @aishahkhan9318
    @aishahkhan9318 2 месяца назад

    Hi, Can you suggest the healthcare company you use for your family's insurance as my husband has a similar condition to yours and need to just get an insight on healthcare providers for good care ?

  • @Sh1vs73R
    @Sh1vs73R 4 месяца назад

    Hello :) Can you kindly advise if I should attest the highest degree or all degrees? I have done masters degree.

  • @xanenaude9835
    @xanenaude9835 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for the great video, im moving to Abu Dhabi soon and got a job there. I would just like to know if the attested documents had to be done before you guys left for Dubai or could you go over so long while waiting for the attested documents to come back? Did it affect the Visa or not? Or did you have to wait for it in the UK before going over to the UAE?

    • @adventuresofabs
      @adventuresofabs  4 месяца назад

      Congratulations on the job! We sent our documents for attestation and received them back before coming to the UAE. You’ll need to bring the physical copies with you. If you don’t have enough time then it’s best to get them attested in the UAE instead.

    • @xanenaude9835
      @xanenaude9835 4 месяца назад +1

      @@adventuresofabs thank you very much. I have already started the Attestation process here in South Africa but it takes 7-10 weeks to get it back, so ill be in the UAE by then , will just get a courier to send the documents to me in the UAE then. Thanks again for the help.

    • @adventuresofabs
      @adventuresofabs  4 месяца назад

      @@xanenaude9835 if you’ve already started it then that’s the best option. The postal system here is a strange thing so see if you can use a company that also operates in the UAE to reduce the risk of the documents never getting to you. Best of luck! exciting time ahead 😊

  • @gopikumarnelluri
    @gopikumarnelluri Месяц назад

    Expecting a video on cost of living in dubai per month as a teacher

  • @jamesgraham446
    @jamesgraham446 5 месяцев назад +2

    Biggest oiece of advice, check on the map before you move. If you plan to live/work anywhere that requires travel on Hessa St....run!

    • @adventuresofabs
      @adventuresofabs  5 месяцев назад

      Absolutely. Avoid Hessa street at all costs 😂

    • @VinicioLiquey
      @VinicioLiquey 5 месяцев назад

      Why ppl should avoid Hessa?

    • @adventuresofabs
      @adventuresofabs  4 месяца назад

      @@VinicioLiqueyit’s super busy, traffic is often gridlocked!

  • @itsFatimaSamira
    @itsFatimaSamira 4 месяца назад

    Hi, you mentioned you have a daughter. Whats her age if I may ask? Was wondering if you guys have any experience with schools there yet? Since I have a 5 year old myself and can't really find a lot of in depth info about schools in dubai. Would love to see a video about it!

    • @adventuresofabs
      @adventuresofabs  4 месяца назад +1

      She’s 3! I’ll definitely make a video on schools and how to find the right one. At 5 years old plenty of options but often the choice of schools come down to budget as schools will have different fees. Best of luck! 🤗

  • @spiritzen
    @spiritzen 4 месяца назад +1

    Are attested documents done by notaries?

    • @TF2cv
      @TF2cv 3 месяца назад

      She’s no expert. She won’t reply.

  • @inaratypes5906
    @inaratypes5906 2 месяца назад

    Could you talk about income tax please? Do you have to pay tax in the UK if you work in Dubai while being a British ?

    • @bardic4941
      @bardic4941 2 месяца назад

      Only Americans i think

  • @gigilainet
    @gigilainet 4 месяца назад

    For number 2.. what are those hidden costs / unexpected fees ?! I stopped dead in my tracks when you said people only look at monthly which is me right now !
    I’m moving over there with the help of an agency that covers flight , rent for one month , residency for 2 years, metro card for one month, picking up at airport, and they help you make your CV.
    They allow me to extend the rent as well.
    With that being said , is 5k USD enough for me to bring to go over there and be comfortable for max 3 months while I look for a job ?

    • @gigilainet
      @gigilainet 4 месяца назад

      It is just be by the way ! I’m going alone

    • @msshanice1917
      @msshanice1917 Месяц назад

      How’s it going now girl? X

    • @gigilainet
      @gigilainet Месяц назад

      Hey ml, I’m flying in next week ! I’m going to move just for the summer (2-3 months) to check it out & see if this is something I really want to do. I scratched the agency option , they just take your money to be honest and put you all the way in bur Dubai.
      Just gonna check out Dubai for now , I’m very excited cause I’m going alone !

  • @sophx7845
    @sophx7845 3 месяца назад

    Out of curiosity, why would you need travel insurance when you would purchase medical insurance once landed in Dubai as a resident? You are not travelling to Dubai as a tourist, so I’m confused by that…

    • @TF2cv
      @TF2cv 3 месяца назад

      She won’t answer this but if you offer to make her a nice thumbnail then maybe she will reply

  • @thebartlettfamilyvlog8492
    @thebartlettfamilyvlog8492 4 месяца назад

    What did you spend 10 000 on at the start?

    • @TF2cv
      @TF2cv 3 месяца назад

      She won’t reply. She is not an expert.

  • @helloverhere
    @helloverhere 4 месяца назад

    Pls can you advice how to attest your documents in UK and how will it cost?

    • @adventuresofabs
      @adventuresofabs  4 месяца назад

      Hi, it depends if you plan to do the attestation process yourself or if you pay for a registered solicitor to organise it for you. I’ll make a video on the process soon!

    • @BethVonBlack
      @BethVonBlack 4 месяца назад

      My husband had his documents attested in the UK before we moved to Dubai - we used Argentum and can definitely recommend them! x

    • @MK-mh6lh
      @MK-mh6lh 2 месяца назад

      I need to get my kids an Emirates ID apparently I have to get docs attested here in the UK by the UAE embassy? Any ideas as I hear they don’t even answer the phone .

  • @slikyiky1340
    @slikyiky1340 4 месяца назад

    🙏😁

  • @hmHM-mq2ft
    @hmHM-mq2ft 14 дней назад +2

    Moving to Dubai with a child is not worth it. You have to pay and pay and pay

  • @MohdDanish-gi6sq
    @MohdDanish-gi6sq 4 месяца назад +1

    I am coming to Dubai on Job Seeker Visa. Can you help me find accommodation?

    • @adventuresofabs
      @adventuresofabs  4 месяца назад +1

      Hello, I can recommended some websites: airbnb, property finder, Bayut (make sure you add a search term in ‘short term’ or ‘holiday home’) or you can search and join Facebook groups for apartment shares! Hope this helps

    • @TF2cv
      @TF2cv 3 месяца назад

      Don’t get taken advantage of! Do thorough research.

  • @ViceCoin
    @ViceCoin 4 месяца назад

    What happens if your passport is confiscated?

    • @TF2cv
      @TF2cv 3 месяца назад +1

      Tough shit I think. That’s the way the gov are keeping workers their.
      Best advice is not to go. Do some thorough research. Best of luck!

    • @ViceCoin
      @ViceCoin 3 месяца назад

      @@TF2cv I will only travel on a digital nomad visa.

  • @Daniele_Fughelli
    @Daniele_Fughelli 2 месяца назад

    First mistake: not bringing an umbrella (given the latest rain reports)

  • @ChrimeCast-wn6de
    @ChrimeCast-wn6de 2 месяца назад

    Are you taking on brand promotions? If you have an email It would be great

  • @Divyv520
    @Divyv520 4 месяца назад

    Hey Adventuresofabs , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with more Quality Editing in your videos and also make a highly engaging Thumbnail which will help your videos to reach to a wider audience ?

    • @adventuresofabs
      @adventuresofabs  4 месяца назад

      Sure, let’s talk!

    • @TF2cv
      @TF2cv 3 месяца назад

      Hmm so you answer to this but not to the questions about the practicalities that you were actually talking about?

  • @BambinoAmericano
    @BambinoAmericano 29 дней назад +1

    Wtf who is booking travel insurance for moving abroad?? 😂

  • @Divyv520
    @Divyv520 4 месяца назад +1

    Hey Abi , I have send you the dm on insta have you received it ?

  • @Divyv520
    @Divyv520 4 месяца назад

    Not replied yet ?

  • @FajorMuckup
    @FajorMuckup 3 месяца назад

    These tips are like for a 14 year old?? All incredibly obvious, who would travel without insurance, passport or money??

  • @user-fn3ne1sb6l
    @user-fn3ne1sb6l 4 месяца назад +7

    Biggest mistake is moving to Dubai. End of.

    • @Wb94_
      @Wb94_ 4 месяца назад +22

      You’re broke

    • @OrangebarsInc
      @OrangebarsInc 4 месяца назад +2

      @@Wb94_😂

    • @truthtobetold9816
      @truthtobetold9816 4 месяца назад +6

      You must have done all these mistakes 10 out of 10 😂

    • @walidsiam1522
      @walidsiam1522 4 месяца назад

      No explanation why? Ok

    • @Nazreen9997
      @Nazreen9997 4 месяца назад

      ​@@Wb94_you can literally be broke and still move to dubai

  • @cluxter-org
    @cluxter-org 2 месяца назад

    This is such an important video for anybody considering moving there. I've watched several videos about the mistakes to avoid when moving there, but this one focuses on things that I haven't seen in others and which are very very important. For example upon trafic: I went on Google Maps, took a random place close to the marina and a random place in a district which seemed to be a little bit further from the beach in a neighborhood which was cheaper, then I checked with Google Maps how long a commute would take: I was shocked to see that it would take 45 min when I estimated that it could be like 20 min, just to go one way, not even round trip. Thanks a lot for your video!