5 Things To Know Before Moving To The Middle East

5 Things To Know Before Moving To The Middle East - if you're moving to work and live abroad in the Middle East especially the gulf in countries like Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain... here are a few things to be aware of.
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[@xargs]

You're right about not underestimating the heat. There's really nothing like it anywhere else in the world. I remember walking out of the airport at 2AM getting hit with that blast even at that hour. But the winters are pleasant.

[@MikeStillUK]

I have the same memory... both with Kuwait and Dubai. Like an oven that was only turned off 5 minutes ago.

[@LuckyZap]

@@MikeStillUK I've lived my entire life in Kuwait and I am still not used to it. :/

[@randolph4421]

You ever been to West Texas in the summer? You ever been to North Africa in the summer? I have, and the middle east in winter, 3 deployments, its not that bad.

[@raymonko]

1) If you are atheist or Jewish, keep it to yourself. 2) Avoid controversial political and religious topics. 3) Dress conservatively. 4) Avoid speaking up your mind. You don't like something or an experience, keep it to yourself. 5) Try to find an honest and local friend to help you and always seek advice. This may differ depending on where you are and how long are you staying there.

[@MikeStillUK]

good tips

[@issaalqutaibi2085]

that's totally right... an honest gulf citizen 😁

[@sulaiman1630]

yup

[@raemut1553]

That is cool but I don't think the first one is right if u do tip number 2... I worked with expats from different regions I rarely see it.. and it happens with uneducated people

[@danasfantasy9740]

Instead of conservatively i'd say a better word would be "modestly"

[@sighisoaraa]

"I'm definitely more of a hot person" - Mike

[@jessepinkman3088]

I’m from Saudi and these are all 💯 true Keep it up I love your channel

[@shayqud5290]

Seriously I can imagine how hard it is for you as a Brit living in the gulf specifically! I mean the weather is a huge shock, the rules are way loose! But, life is about those experiences that we have out of our comfort zone so we learn and see the beauty of other cultures! Keep it up ❤️

[@Robin-wu8nz]

Thanks for the new videos Mike! Loved it x

[@PinoyOFWAdventure]

Thanks for that information, im expat here oman, i feel more safe here, love living here

[@snehaarvind3190]

Good idea shooting the video outdoors. Really gives you a feel of the context of the video. Also noticed that your audio has improved :)

[@zackqwer6240]

Hi Mike I'm really enjoying with your videos and I've been following your videos for about 6months and also wanna learn Arabic from you. Wish I knew you beforehand.

[@LK-qd5gz]

When I first went to the Middle East in summer (as I had only previously went in spring time). I was going through Dubai to Bahrain. And I got off the plane and I literally thought the heat was coming from the back of the plane engines until i stepped off the plane in Bahrain and it hit me that this is the actual temperature 😂

[@dellrugby]

Liked and subbed. Working in Qatar now. Was in Kuwait before. Trying to save a little money!

[@aliqurashi5565]

Thanks for this video came on here in Sudan country it is a nice please . And look of the traditional and Arabic accent here

[@AbdulWahab-fr7kq]

love your videos

[@MikeStillUK]

thanks for watching!

[@mayatarek6948]

I lived in Qatar since I was born and no one has ever told me to pay extra money I bet this probably only happened like once in my whole life. I actually feel like they are very kind and if they forgot to give you like a burger for example they would literally give you two instead and apologize. This was my experience in Qatar and I loved it. 😘

[@HudaHamed.]

U R quite right...the heat here in middle east is unblievable.not only in Gulf but also in north Africa desbite we have the Mediterranean and Red sea in Egypt.

[@x.fteem4462]

In dmm the heat it’s incredible

[@issaalqutaibi2085]

Hi Mike, We would like to see you Here in Oman as a teacher in one of our international schools 😍

[@butterflyreema25]

mike now started the winter we have in saudia :-)

[@anggisuryani8151]

Oh yes that's correct about the weather. I've been to Saudi Arabia a couple years ago, n aaarrgghh 47 degrees... U know what I feel bbbuuurrrrnnnnnn 🔥.

[@-1lovethesea]

I love temp between 25 and 35 Celsius with soft wind.

[@mahamm559]

Thank you !! No one believes me about the heat thing!!!

[@123meenasalih]

I was in Kurdistan which is a region in the Middle East and when I was driving with the cab, you were ABSOLUTELY right!!👌

[@abdullahcomam]

It called Iraq

[@Idiotxnation]

Your videos are super cool, it would be amazing if you come to Bahrain 🥺🥺 I’m Saudi Arabian and i’d love to teach your bahraini and saudi slang!

[@etharza]

6:03 it’s happens even to Arab themselves depending on the way you look like they gonna do this NOT all of them and it’s annoying but I could say it’s depends on the place that you went in , here in Saudi, there are municipalities that hold them accountable for raising prices. If they do so, you can report the shop through their own application and they will hold them accountable. ~

[@rahaniipn]

I like your accents mike 😁 the way you said summer .. It's british and really like british accent

[@sarahkhaled5017]

when will u come to kuwait again ? .. come this month and discover more about kuwait u will have so much fun .. have a great one🤝💗

[@cool9926]

Ur absolutely right about the traffic , for example in Saudi Arabia driving here is very dangerous , you can find all sort of reckless driving , some people drive against the right track so if ur not carful u gonna get an accident 😪 also if u were driving kind of slow and some kind of nut behind you driving so fast , u must move off so fast otherwise u gonna hit so bad from the behind cus that nut driver wont slow down , thats very common here though the government has been putting alot of strict rules . as a citizens we used to that reckless traffic environment but as an expat thats gonna drive u crazy 😅 but i really believe things gonna get better sooner or later cus i said rules has been very strict .

[@ratsameecunningham666]

Thanks you 😀😀

[@tomecroz]

Hello Arabic mike. I’m a student in the UK. Newcastle. I have been in England for 1 year and i am not used to the with. I think it depends in where you live and which weather u used to, Cheers mate 😅

[@kiraal3619]

Hi mike !! What about u make part 2 of this video ?

[@saifsiddiqui6429]

Lowkey thing ur gonna hit a mil, I mean not gonna lie the title “yeah my old teacher has a mil” that be pretty sick

[@user-nu6mc9qj1y]

Its so beauitful out there i watchin from Guyana

[@ramyarmany]

In England you've got police and ambulance siren ! Which is better ? Beeping to avoid accidents, or sirens that alarming for a crime or robbery? 😅

[@superlinux]

Have you ever thought of teaching English in Beirut Lebanon ? here you can teach not only ESL English but also literature for the secondary school. I had all eras of literature starting with Shakespeare ending with the American poet Edgar Allan Poe. Think about it.

[@grizzlybradd1804]

I am staying right next to your place in kuwait 🇰🇼 i am in Egaila and you used to stay in Fintas 👍.

[@jewelrybag4557]

Greetings from Kuwait habbiby!

[@alaaaljabry688]

In Egypt winter is freezing cold and summer is baking hot

[@raemut1553]

Common brother hhhaahhs there is traffic roles hhhah but enforcement is not as much as in UK... In Saudi Arabia there is huge change in traffic laws enforcement still need time to work out

[@sumilink9002]

Ok the heat seriously like im Somali and when i visited dubai for the first time the heat was unbereable ive never experienced someting like that so if you want to visit get ready to melt.

[@kingseanweisser]

Hi Mike my name is sean weisser I have Down syndrome am leaning about the middle east ever day thank you for how to live in the middle east

[@kxzx5990]

It’s happened to me when I was in London they are literally double the price just because I’m Arabic everywhere there is good and bad 👌🏻✨💗

[@fayzaansayed3898]

I believe Driving conditions are pretty safe in Dubai in terms of pedestrian crossings and signals. But for cyclists and electric bike users the roads are not well planned

[@AhmedAdel-sy1rk]

Love England From Egypt 😍

[@mari_000]

Hier are also some few tipps from an muslim lady about islamic customes: 1.stranger women and men dont shake hands in islam thats why many practicing muslim men and women would not want to touch the opposite gender (and when some do its just because of pressure to be polite to the guest). So one tipp i can give you, try to not touch the opposite gender in the middle east except they offer their hand first. 2. We pray in our home floors thats one of many reasons why we take of our shoes before entering the house. If you are a guest at somebodys house in the middle east just take of your shoes before entering. 3.its custom to bring a gift/gifts with you when you are invited to someones house( it doesn't have to by something expensive) 4. Before you enter the home of someone phone them that you are coming now or when you before the door please dont step inside before they call you in(even when the door is open) thats because muslim women wear the hijab before strange men but not at home so if there are muslim women in the family to give them time to wear it, always announce yourself before coming.

[@butterflyreema25]

my god protect you mike

[@spooky7399]

im a local in the uae and their are very good rules for driving and and you dont get treated differently dipending on your race

[@fairyannufairyannu9401]

Yeah true. I am a resident and i have also experienced it. I love UAE.

[@walaaalmaani4580]

The heat is soooo unbearable.. "I'm literally melting!" is the best way to describe itX'D The fourth point though:/ Let me tell you this. Unfortunately, people in the Arab world in general tend to take advantage of foreigners regardless of their race or ethnicity (lol people from other Arab countries included) especially those who are from the Gulf, Europe, the US, etc... I know this cuz I'm Jordanian and was born and raised in KSA then moved back to Jordan. Intermirrage is common in my family, and my brother (Saudi) and sister (British) in law were deceived many times before whenever they come to visit. God I even once witnessed the public taxi driver trying to charge a foreign passenger (mostly American) a great sum of money for a short ride all while pretending not to comprehend what the foreigner was talking about when asking how much does it cost, which was unlikely since the area was a tourist attraction, until I pointed out that what he's got is more than enough and should ask for his change back from the driver. It's such a shameful thing to do, and I felt so proud that I could help back then. It's sad but true:'(

[@fbegum327]

Wala'a Almaani yes my dad who is originally from Bangladesh worked in Saudi so he knew this and warned us when we went to Saudi for Ummrah last year.

[@luxmarkets9760]

You should wear long sleeve shirts to prevent your arms to get half brown. Video is informative and you are creative, educated and talanted star.

[@griefwizard]

Yea there are some scammers around the arabian gulf. And the scammers are most likely foreigner from other arab countries like egypt. Though if you go to unsketchy places. Like the big cities you probs wont find any. Did i mention its very illegal?

[@user-yl2sx1xk9m]

actually in winter here is pretty cold

[@etharza]

About beeps I remember my driver was beeping all the time I couldn’t handle it so I argued with him trying make it stop - I reckon he was using the beeps as a way to communicate with his Egyptian friends - still wondering how this okay with them 😃 ~

[@airstrike3647]

Yeah but winter in Saudi Arabia in AlBahah it’s soo cold

[@tsymbalanna1160]

Can you tell please. What are the requirements to get a job of teacher in kuwait, especially if I am not a native English speaker. Should I obligatory receive some certificate or can prove my high English personlly? Thanks for your video!

[@JennyLynnMinistries]

Mike I've been learning arabic for a couple years now. It's so difficult but I am determined to become fluent. Any advice for me?? I'm struggling but don't want to give up. 🙏 blessings.

[@officialev_4n]

I've only been learning for about a month and it's quite easy. You'll get through it.

[@JennyLynnMinistries]

@@officialev_4n ?? What ? Arabic easy? Lol interesting.. good for you👍

[@BEYSeamaster1]

I’m too late to the party since the post is a year old. I hope that you didn’t give up Jenny. I am a native Arabic speaker. However, I speak French, German, and basic Spanish. The trick is to be immersed in the language. I don’t know where you live. If you have access to Arabic speakers, by all means connect with them. The reason why I studied German is because I love German cars and wanted to be able to read German car magazines. So if you have a hobby that is published in Arabic, that will help since it’s a hobby. Also, listening to Arabic songs on KZbin or to videos about interesting subjects to you with English lyrics/subtitles helps. Basically anything that is fun to you makes the hassle of learning a new language more interesting. Hope this helps.

[@TheCuriousViewer567]

Hey Mike, ever met a local outside your job???

[@Logan-hh7cz]

Hello, when you talk about the heat in the Gulf, I was in Morocco during July 2018 and the temperature was well over 45 degrees in the desert, would you say it's much the same to Qatar, UAE etc. I want to work with the airlines in the future and a couple of them I am thinking working for are based in the Middle East. What really prepares you for the sweltering heat?

[@hayem7748]

Yeh the temperature would be higher than 48 50 degrees in summer and even higher than that... It's a bit different than morroco

[@lh_sa_ab2401]

Oooh! You're in Qatar?!! I'm here too!💜😆😊

[@p.rabbitt4914]

I admire your adventurous spirit Mike! I'd love to travel to the Middle East, but alas I fear it is too dangerous to visit. For instance, you can't be gay there, & even appearing so can be a problem I think. Have you had any experiences about this topic, know of anyone that has, or any comments about the situation for living & traveling to there at all?

[@KSA-ol6zd]

All middle east countries blocks gays BUT almost all of them are not extreme about that you just have to not show your sexuality . BUT there is one country you definitely must not get near it if you are gay and that country is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia its way different than Qatar or UAE because in that Kingdom not only the government hates gays but also the people there the whole society hates gays.

[@sheikhsheikho9746]

What about moving to Egypt. I am egyptian but I live in England and have never really been too Islamic but my parents speak Arabic. I don’t. I’ve been egypt but I want to know what I should/shouldn’t do. If that’s alright. Thanks

[@cryptotharg7400]

I drove cars in KSA, and Kuwait. You just have to adapt to the local way of driving. Kuwait was no problem, and KSA was totally mental. I drove a company car in Riyadh for over 4 years, and never got into a RTA. Why? Because I drove like the locals, ie. like mentalist!

[@basmaalkhayer5066]

I just have to say this... Syria's weather is the best in the whole word... no extra heat on extra cold, it's just always nice I'm Syrian moving to Dubai soon , I'm really concerned about the heat

[@eliel10268]

I love Syria!!

[@FreeSpirit04]

One day I’ll move to the Middle East inshallah ! ☝🏾

[@MikeStillUK]

It’s an amazing place

[@ItsshazzyVlogs]

I'm a qualified mechanical engineer in UK I would like to find a job in middle east any advice and help where I can find job there Mike appreciate the help thank you

[@jkbg5241]

I can't believe many people still mispronounce the word Qatar

[@ArabianCrescent]

There is no word in english that's pronounced like (ق)

[@drunkenmenace8068]

Is it safe to own property in these countries? I've heard that the government can seize your property ata any given time

[@okok-mz5sh]

Hey mike! One question; how do they treat you knowing you are a foreigner?

[@MEMOsunkissed]

Respectfully if you respect their culture

[@MikeStillUK]

Most people in gulf countries are foreigners

[@blackwatch9069]

Mr. Blue LMFAO

[@tarana9329]

@Mr. Blue He said they cheat him by doubling the price of food because he's white.

[@user-rj7kx2gc6f]

@@tarana9329 no i am so white and some times they treat me as a foreigners but no one did that ur talking

[@kentvene.454]

I just think that if I could choose anywhere in the world to live it would be somewhere in the middle East. I love middle Eastern food I don't eat pork I think Arab women are the prettiest women in the world and whenever I'm talking to Arabs it's like I feel comfortable it's very hard to explain feeling really alienated in your own country that you grew up in but feeling completely at ease with a group of people from the other side of the world.

[@monascrafts7404]

Why don’t you? If you’re American/European they’ll pretty much pay you to go there.

[@popu5827]

Mike, i have a question. So i am saving $10,000+ would that be enough to live in kuwait while having a job paying maybe $15 an hour or more?? Is it really dog Fock to save? How is the renting of apartments is it cheap. And how can i live in kuwait without a sponsorship

[@tantrarojo44]

2:52 make it rain make it make it rain

[@logan3759]

Hi Mike, I have a question. I’m an American college student who started learning Arabic six months ago. I want to travel to a Middle Eastern or north African country next Summer to study Arabic and immerse myself in an Arabic speaking culture. Which country or city do you suggest for me, like the most western student friendly??

[@mohamedalzohary280]

I recommend you to travel to Egypt, as you know Arabic has so many dialects and the most popular widely spoken and understood is Egyptian Arabic. Furthermore, Egypt is full of culture and history you will surely love it.

[@dudeOmzeh]

Go to Dubai

[@MohammedZadjali]

@@mohamedalzohary280 your points might be true, but egypt is not foreign friendly. Scammers are widespread and it's not like Dubai, there won't be prices to read off of a menu you'll just have to get ripped off. I'd stick to the Gulf, avoid Saudi Arabia where possible.

[@dog-kl4bp]

UAE 🇦🇪

[@issaalqutaibi2085]

I honestly suggest you to go to Oman you will never regret it. more friendly and peaceful people and low cost as well.. Read about it.. if you need anything let me know

[@icovertttt]

I also live in qatar hope to bump into it 😂

[@frbi8q]

Hi Mike, we are retired and have travelled to the middle East several times. We're thinking about retirement. Do you have a recommendations? One of our worries is sufficient activity. Thanks, Fred

[@MikeStillUK]

Hi Fred. Maybe Qatar or UAE for luxury... or Oman for more outdoors and natural beauty. Best wishes for your retirement!

[@amarvaidya1890]

Which country is better for job purposes Kuwait or Qatar if both countries govt jobs are there

[@washx2k755]

how is winter in the middle east because I am going there in December for the first time

[@Carol0110]

Hello mike Also living in middle east thnks for tlking about heat Heat here is something else

[@MikeStillUK]

it really is...

[@adnanj.abdulkhaliq3633]

Nice video. But man traffic is mental? 😂😂 I live in Qatar and right now I’m studying in Jordan. Have you ever been to Jordan? Traffic is really crazy out here, unlike Qatar (or gulf countries in general) where traffic is actually more organized and more strict. So I’d say traffic in The Levant is actually mental, not the GCC.

[@mohammed07able]

Do you that a heat hahaha I've been in North Africa it was 55 °C degree , currently in Glasgow 2°C and I keep asking is it winter they keep telling me not yet not yet!!! you really have the right to call that lovely wether because you've been in this coldness in your entire life😂😂

[@mehdiouabas9587]

I agree north Africa is really hot

[@randomperson-ey3lw]

i live in tunisia and i totally agree

[@sukaTALK]

It's great here! yeah.. summer is quite challenging :) But.. I guess we are used to the heat now - Hot peeps like this comment!

[@monicahdavidson2465]

Am in Iraq from Kenya,I just shop one of the shop and overcharged me!!

[@yahyaadan1942]

im glad to see a Kenyan here..im also a kenyan.

[@steffydouglas]

I might move to the middle east

[@user-xe2eb1zj5i]

عشت 2 سنوات في الدوحة قطر 🇶🇦👍🇶🇦👍🇶🇦👍🇶🇦👍🇶🇦👍🇶🇦

[@Q8Duelist]

When i first read your thumbnail i thought you was actually going to visit middle east country

[@kareemzad9952]

holy shit he lives in qatar as i live there انت تعيش في قطر مثلي

[@johannesroed500]

Im gonna move to Qatar soon is it nice?

[@nadeemm429]

2:50 extravagant

[@abdullahsweesi11]

The Friday and Saturday weekends?

[@naifalajmi2501]

We have a rule and high fine pay

[@hehehelen761]

Well heat is true but not in all the countries in the middle east

[@alya6183]

24 hours?! How did you pronounce hours Mike...? Am I wrong this time..or there is a trick? 😂

[@eugeneboichuk]

👍

[@Hadi73142]

Iraq before 2003: Chilling Iraq after US comes: Disaster

[@zeynepozetci5383]

Do you really live in turkey

[@MikeStillUK]

Are you an expat living in the middle east? Please share any tips or advice in the comments!

[@lokbahadur1880]

Arabic Mike hello Mike m also in Qatar can we meet and talk but I don't have any thing hub no car,no job but m having an interview in nov 6, 5 pm if you have time come with me in bus

[@lucas758]

I´ve been living in Doha as an expat (German ) for like 3 years now . Because of my Dads occupation we are able to live with high standards , compered to the western lifestyle . But some things really annoy me , like the heat or the arrogance and the recklessness of some people and locals . In my opinion since the embargo of Saudi Arabia , UAE , Bahrain etc , the situation in Qatar got really bad unfortunately , and I dont know how long Qatar can deal with these circumstances . I personally want to return to Germany , because things are a lot easier there like meeting friends etc . I had a good time here , but three years are more than enough .

[@lucas758]

@Umar khan Before the blockade loads of things were better

[@lucas758]

@Umar khan Like the athmosphere between the people got pretty bad , the traveloptions had been massivly restricted and some people just dont treat others like they deserve to be treated . I dont wanna argue with you because Qatar is still one of the most beautiful countries and I absolutely love the qatari people and culture . But for western people its not always easy there . So nevermind , maybe ur right

[@k9_adventuresandtraining108]

I was born in qatar but I'm from Hungary and 3or4 more but mainly hungry and I'm Muslim that why

[@awabadil563]

Hey Mike! I am a Sudanese expat born and raised in Qatar and I wanted to ask if you were interested in speaking to someone about school life as an expat or other things you might be interested to know about someone who has lived here for 18 years.

[@MohammedZadjali]

Yes, driving here is definitly mental. I'm from Oman and I can say that driving here might be the least mental in the Gulf, but it's still super mental as compared to the US (yes I have driven and still drive in the US). I avoid going out in Oman during rush hours, because it's super unsafe. People cut you off from god knows where and a lot of fatal accidents happen during that time. Avoid road ragers too, they'll literally cause an accident to prove their point (still not as extreme as US road ragers, they're not gonna shoot you.)

[@oaman1]

It is not that bad as you say

[@kristen7341]

The heat is really unbearable. As soon as you step out you start suffocating, because of the humidity. And the worst part is, if you're a woman you still have to cover up your whole body cause you're a Muslim :)

[@shootingstarsmusic6166]

Actually the full traditional dress might look suffocating, but these arab clothes like female wear and male dishdasha are actually made to combat the heat, covering skin so you don’t burn but still being loose and flowing so air can circulate and cool you off

[@kristen7341]

@@shootingstarsmusic6166 yeah, but we also have to wear something underneath the traditional dress so there’s no point. To be honest I find the traditional dress more suffocating than normal clothes, especially if it’s worn with hijab.

[@hano5624]

It's alright if you think qatar is hot come to northern iraq kurdistan I think kurdistan is hotter

[@shootingstarsmusic6166]

@@kristen7341 lol that’s fair, but honestly i’d rather wear a button up shirt that chokes me like my old uniform than to show my arms and have them burn in the sun. i just remember praying for shade either way every time i walked to the car stop after school lol

[@thecommentator6450]

like >> oh Idk 2:19 lmao

[@officialev_4n]

My dad was in guitar when he was stationed there and everyone there was loaded and loaded with money

[@piratethornx1554]

Sec

[@officialev_4n]

How is guitar ?

[@iapple4705]

I want to meet you I live in Qatar