2 years in Dubai - my honest thoughts

[@consciouscrypto3090]

The most valuable thing I got out of Dubai: "It was seeing where I don't want to end up." Sums it up quite nicely.

[@Russo2024Zir]

If a publicly traded company opts to outsource overseas to reduce expenses, it should begin by outsourcing the CEO position. By saving millions in this manner, the company can maintain the employment of numerous American workers. These employees, in turn, will contribute to the local economy in various ways.

[@ImOnAGoat91]

good for this guy but crazy to me that it takes some people years to figure this out. it's literally the biggest sh*t hole on earth and all the reports about it are out there in plain sight.

[@Russo2024Zir]

If a publicly traded company opts to outsource overseas to reduce expenses, it should begin by outsourcing the CEO position. By saving millions in this manner, the company can maintain the employment of numerous American workers. These employees, in turn, will contribute to the local economy in various ways.

[@Pete-pd9tr]

I was so looking forward to leaving this fake, overpriced city with controlled freedom of speech and stuck up, unfriendly people with miserable attitude. Never again!

[@zulu_mafia]

Dude prefers OLDER Women.. 😀

[@mcrand7887]

Absolutely spot on, Liam. I have spent many years in Dubai, and what have I realized? Dubai is 'quicksand'. If you stay there for too long you'll sink, the longer you stay deeper you'll sink, and by the time you get out you'll be too old. Dubai is good for, holiday/visit but not for work and living. For professionals, it's career suicide. Everything is so artificial; people, friends, relationships, attitudes of the people and the city itself.

[@darkknight17]

Wow, please elaborate some more. Why is it career suicide and why is everything artificial? Can you give examples please? Super interested in your experiences and view.

[@beslemeto]

London is same....

[@josemontilla-p5s]

@@beslemeto err no??? Dubai is quite different and prolly not for anybody who is not affluent already. Or have a problem with th endogenous family rulers whimsical ways and laws. Also the sight of full on slavery -and not just extreme economic inequality- can get under your skin over time. Oh and then ofc even if you don't belong to lower classes perse you may happen to be a woman or gay, etc

[@travelview365]

So true!

[@sanman484]

Absolutely I agree, a fake city with fake people. I spent 8 years of my youth there there and regret I didn’t get out early 😢

[@shotelco]

I'm 40 years your senior, and I will suggest that people of your age (20-35 really) have _More_ opportunity than we had. Many "younger folks" don't think so, as they are mentally trapped in their geographic bubbles. But for those that realize the traditionally cultural (meaning Western) ideals are designed to only shackle one to "perpetually chasing the carrot". Whereas actually living a meaningful life doesn't revolve around debt, hustling 24/7, acquiring _Contrived_ trappings of success, etc. . I would submit that it wasn't the _Location_ (Dubai) that allowed you to flourish, it was the mere fact that you had the courage, wherewithal, and determination to venture out of your particular cultural bubble. It's the gettin' out part that seeds the success, not particularly where one goes.

[@orlandocastellanos9263]

It is not the same to start a company in San Francisco than in a small town in Mexico and moving from your city without capital and without support can destroy your morale before achieving success, in addition to the lack of opportunities and mentors.

[@shotelco]

@@orlandocastellanos9263 I don't disagree with you. Here is the _Nuance;_ You stated "... can destroy your morale before achieving success,". [Keyword: "can"] Such a move can also _Enhance_ ones position. The point is removing oneself from the mental bondage of ones geographic comfort zone. Indeed, getting away from the so-called support system, forcing one to engage, compromise, relate, and _Compete_ in the real world. Example; if on is not born into privilege, Being in San Francisco (Silicon Valley) will not typically present an advantage. It takes more than developing a better Mouse-trap, one also has to hone the skills to SELL the better mouse-trap the consumers or/and investors.

[@Bobcoolyoung]

I like this. Well articulated. Thank you for sharing.

[@nazeeradam2904]

dem right✌

[@MikaKhan-sl9cl]

Well everything is expensive now can afford to do anything

[@zekialpay622]

This feels like the most honest, thoughtful, and unbiased review of living in Dubai I have come across. This video was really helpful and stands out amongst a sea of videos with an agenda, painting Dubai as either a paradise or a dystopia. Thank you so much for this.

[@andrewrai5752]

Dubai is for Emiraties, they have big extended families and roots there, it’s their land and culture, only they have citizenship, everyone else is just a visitor regardless of how long they live there. Local emirati men have no problem finding women as they marry within their community!

[@JohnnyEnglish-q4c]

They're ugly on the outside and the poor things are ugly on the outside too. 😂

[@jonathansparks9297]

Dude. Living in Dubai 2 years now. You're 100% right. The dating scene is also full of women looking to level up at every turn. Gold diggers paradise

[@Russo2024Zir]

Yes. However, Dubai is for Emiratis -- they are happy. Not for illegals.

[@jonathansparks9297]

@@Russo2024Zir There very few illegals hear. I think you mean expats. Dubai is supposed to be for us too. We drive the economy

[@yondergirl83]

There are so many nice girls to be frank. I was there 10 years, met great girls, emirates crew. Very healthy lifestyle oriented. But I know there are others too.

[@milalok036]

Also the quality of guys too, "tech" entrepeneurs , or other wannabes flashy dudes doing reels with rented cars , superficial guys that came after the pandemic thanks to instagram , mostly which goes perfectly with the golddiggers . So i would say both suits each other. I could say majority of single guys are like this. plus . Ive living here 8 years so i know what i am talking about

[@JudgeDredd888]

if you go in Dubai for dating you are DELUSIONAL

[@pjasonq]

You built a pretty good case for 90% of people to not even bother thinking about Dubai.

[@mohammedaldowairi996]

Great where you from ?

[@Hayley-kf3ux]

@@mohammedaldowairi996 most probably not Dubai, you?

[@pjasonq]

@@mohammedaldowairi996 Los Angeles

[@priceandpride]

reputation should be #1, Dubai rat scammer

[@geoms6263]

He trade New Zeland for Dubai.......Jesus....

[@Everyday-AJ]

Bro is always straight to the point. No Fuzz. Appreciate that!

[@harissablanche1249]

Absolutely right

[@swatteam2002]

your bro ?? since when ??

[@catherinehansonfarid2140]

Moving to Dubai 30 years ago was the best thing I ever did and I had lived previously in the UK, California and Australia. I got married here and had my daughter here. It is the best place to have kids who grow up into polite, driven and grounded young adults. I have witnessed that in my daughter and every one of her friends. I know I will be sad when the day comes to leave as this feels like home. Sure, it's not perfect- but nowhere is, and are there some cons, yes but they are few and the benefits and pleasure of living here outweigh them. When I need a nature fix, I will take my annual vacation to a number of places a short flight away and easy to pop to the Uk to visit family and be reminded of why I left to move here. And to feel safe is priceless.

[@thewhatorwhy]

How do you compare California and Australia with Dubai?

[@clemhfandango.]

Of course you love it there. Those Arabs are obsessed with blondes, especially women. You have been treated very well just for your looks and thats it. Just look have badly they treat blacks, Indians (many with advanced degrees), Asians like Filipinos and other not white-passing Arabs in the region. Dubai is an ugly place filled by fakeness everywhere.

[@amyach3685]

​@@thewhatorwhy mad lady

[@juliam.6958]

@@thewhatorwhy, expensive, not safe, bad culture

[@juliam.6958]

Totally agree 👍

[@Charliedar]

Your videos are awesome!! I've been watching them lately, and I have to say, they've been super helpful. After spending 3 years in Dubai, I've been thinking more seriously about investing, but I still can't seem to find the right investment to get into. I would really appreciate any help or guidance you could offer. Thanks!

[@Dankworth-rx7os]

Yes, there has been a lot of talk about investing lately but I am new and want to know where to start. Can someone explain to me how to invest and get started?

[@Eliot-ds2pk]

In my opinion, investing is not about getting rich but rather about achieving financial independence. To become a professional investor, you need a financial advisor. I succeeded by following the instructions of my financial advisor (Darry Edwards). I have no regrets so far.

[@Charliedar]

Awesome, you have such amazing information. Can you share more details on how to contact your financial advisor? Like I said, I am very interested and if I can get some help here, I will start.

[@Eliot-ds2pk]

Darry Edward Patterson

[@Eliot-ds2pk]

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[@JeffLombardo]

Dubai is great to touch down and get motivated by wealth and then disappear back into nature and grind with the motivation you got from there. Then once you start seeing the results, pop back out & enjoy your new wealth in Dubai or another city, then get back to the grind in nature. Balance between city & nature is key.

[@KamranKhan-l5x]

@@JeffLombardo Dubai has fucking very very low salaries for Asians

[@umeshgallage9347]

nailed it!

[@organboi]

"Motivated by wealth." No thanks.

[@brwka]

What a bullshit

[@JeffLombardo]

@@organboi then go be motivated by poverty lol

[@coocoobau]

Lived and worked in Dubai and Abu Dhabi between 2006 and 2011 (age 26-31). Revisited in 2017 and 2019. I can confirm everything that you said here. Even then had a tendency to became progressively more expensive and... soulless. I would add that if you do business with local entities (most of them gov. controlled) you will have a hard time getting paid. I had the luxury of being surrounded by friends, but still felt... dry. Left because of burnout, weather, shallow humans and the feeling I was struggling in vain after the first 2 years. Learned and earned a lot though. Only regret is that 5 years was too much, 2 would have been enough.

[@Russo2024Zir]

If a publicly traded company opts to outsource overseas to reduce expenses, it should begin by outsourcing the CEO position. By saving millions in this manner, the company can maintain the employment of numerous American workers. These employees, in turn, will contribute to the local economy in various ways.

[@franherrera2]

I lived there too and agree with you. I have a close friend who is musician from Spain, and he got scammed by employers many times, and couldn't work easily because he didn't have a company and a license to work as an artist, which is nonsense because it only limits the amount of people than can work and make their art and bring that soulful vibe.

[@juliam.6958]

Try to live in Australia, you will feel about people and making friends the same. It’s always happening when you are immigrating. People always compare their home country where they have relatives and friends with a new country, so the last one will be always not in favor of the first one

[@anapaulapoppi]

Agreed. I'm currently living in Dubai (moved here before Covid as a consultant for the government), and the dating pool here is not great. Isolation is real - especially if you can't find people with similar values. As you said, it's a numbers game. However, as an entrepreneur (having left the corporate world), having strong faith, wanting a family, and seeking a masculine man - not a sugar daddy - is tough and makes you feel like a unicorn. Most of my single female friends are in the same situation because we can't find men with a long-term vision (not just for love but even for their own lives). Most people are focused on status - not even true wealth building - and showing off to others, losing sight of what's truly important and fulfilling. But things will change soon. I've just subscribed and wish you the best on your next steps!

[@strategy419]

consultant in what ?

[@Teddy3inDC]

Agreed. Dating is rough there.

[@SWISSMUSICFC]

From all you’ve described from your own detailed experience and that of others what makes you say ‘but things will change soon’ how exactly?? Your answer should be interesting!

[@SpInstitute24]

Woh desperate you are

[@anapaulapoppi]

@@strategy419 strategy (: did projects to Expo and Dubai Economy

[@MeenaK97]

Moved my family back to the US after living there for 10 years because of the lack of community. I also found children there to be more spoiled and more bratty than kids in the US. My kids are more happy back in the state than they were in Dubai

[@ThePinkPantha21]

The kids in the US are def. worse 😂😂😂I taught in the Middle East for a long time. They are indeed spoiled but the children here in the US are awful, please don't sugarcoat it. 😂😂😂

[@GeekyMedia]

@@ThePinkPantha21like everywhere, it’s probably quite dependent on state and neighbourhood. I’m not even American, but you shouldn’t just generalise one of the planets largest countries 😅

[@maxmeier532]

@@ThePinkPantha21 well, that sounds like an anecdotal unbalanced take and I wonder what kind of experienced teacher in the Middle Ease uses that many crying smiley emojies...

[@AC-zq9tv]

At least dubai is safe for kids, unlike the states where theres shootings, trafficking, drugs and kids cant go out without adults

[@aeiou0123]

American kids r worse than Dubai n most other countries I hv lived in. And dont even get me started on d random shooting culture jn American schools

[@zazvyrla]

As a female who lives in Dubai for more than 10 years I would like to say something about the dating scene. Decent women struggle finding decent men in Dubai because many men come to Dubai not looking for meaningful relationships but just casual flings and men purposely prefer dating eye candy who in their turn have their own “financial” goals. It’s a Demand- Supply situation.

[@jxsilicon9]

Tried to find a rich guy and failed?

[@faisalfirdausiinn4708]

Thanks for your insight. Much appreciated.

[@martymarl4602]

​@jxsilicon9 she was trying to find something deeper, your reading comprehension is poor like your attitude

[@Lost4llen]

everything is demand-supply sweet heart, but loved your analysis

[@hadrianwall-r7h]

@@Lost4llen not everything...

[@gaetanguimond7213]

Have been in Dubai for 21 years and he is spot on. Very clear video.

[@Panic-buying-toilet-paper]

yeah, you'll get jailed for reporting sexual assault.

[@qubit0002]

what has kept you in Dubai for so long if it's so bad?

[@onlygaming6698]

@@qubit0002 the place itself is not bad, it just feels like there is something empty and a place where you cannot move in with your family

[@Panzerbeast]

I wouldn’t move to Dubai even if it was rent free…. Such a fake place.

[@Panic-buying-toilet-paper]

There is no Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ in that country. It's just so dead. As if you are eating candy with a wrapper on it.

[@trevorskinner1854]

I lived there for 20 years and saw a lot of change. My family grew up there and I loved it back then. You're pretty spot on though with how things currently are. I still have a business there but it's getting harder and harder and more expensive to run it despite the hype.

[@pastorrandy]

Your priorities will change as you get older due to the experiences you have when you are younger. My daughter is 24 as well. She is out on her own learning to survive. No matter how hard we parents try to prepare our children in advance, they simply end up having to learn on their own, and hopefully not die in the process. :)

[@KamranKhan-l5x]

Sorry to say sir but most of gangs take gilrs give them greed most of girls here are prostitute I know many girls here who say I'm in real estate business but actually millimoires fuck them that's reality

[@nagibanina]

Well said

[@rorzag]

Can’t escape Darwin 🐒

[@importedvixen]

Lucky your daughter! I never got any guidance at all Left Croatia to work on USA cruise liners 25 yrs ago Now British citizen and enjoying my travels and life

[@forceforgood4669]

Wonderful young man, this video is much more than a review of living in Dubai. Many will benefit from the wisdom of making the best of circumstances, finding and pulling oneself from a somewhat messy world and finding a clearer forward path. Nice going at 24.

[@IloveCamels335]

Interesting video. As someone who has been living in Dubai for 2 decades now it's quite surprising how different the experiences of individuals can be. Personally I would have to say my list would look completely different. For example I feel Dubai Police are some of the friendliest police from anywhere and I would have so many stories to share to back up why I feel the way I do. I also don't think it's particularly difficult here for entrepreneurs, quite the opposite. There are so many companies that handle every little aspect and supporting to make your life easier and as there is a lot of competition prices are very reasonable for all these services. Even groceries and food are much lower than lets say in Europe or the US. Of course if you only buy imported products then you will pay a premium but if you buy fresh produce meat chicken seafood and locally produced items you will spend much less than in the Western world. Restaurants take out the same. Of course there is no limit if you go to high end places but you would not have to choose such places if you are on a limited budget. Also never had an issue as far as dating goes, of course it always depends on what you are looking for. But then again I am a female and as you already mentioned the gender distribution is really in our favor here 😇I enjoy being treated in a more old fashioned, gentlemanly way which is unfortunately not the norm anymore in the west. The negatives for me after all these years in the UAE would be 1) definitely the weather during the summer half of the year. I don't mind dry heat but the humidity in summer it's just insufferable. 2) Nature. You are absolutely correct about that, I can relate to your missing the outdoors and true nature beyond a landscaped garden. I do enjoy going out of the city to the desert or even the mountainous areas that we have here, but it's still a far cry from much more scenic nature in so many other places around the world. As a third negative I would have to state that you can never rely on rules and regulations here to remain the same. Today it's like this then they might implement a new law from one week to the next and suddenly your whole business might be in jeopardy if the new rules somehow affect you. I've seen friends lose huge amounts of money that they had invested lets say in a restaurant and then suddenly one week they were told that this area is closed and that was that. No solution given and a lot of money lost. You also gotta be careful with who you do business. Let's say you are a construction company and win a contract for a government project. If any payment issues arise you are in trouble, not like you can go to court and sue them. Overall and to summarize, however, I do think that one can build a very good life over here. Sometimes I do consider moving elsewhere, it's mostly about missing nature for me, but it is certainly not easy to leave after being used to the convenient life style of Dubai.

[@west_ldn_xxx5549]

Puzzling that you have so many stories related to the Police. I wonder why...

[@Imad3917]

@@west_ldn_xxx5549haha yeah, I’m curious

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

The police thing may be also because you're a woman... They treat women better.

[@kgh065]

@@west_ldn_xxx5549she just said they are friendly! And indeed they are. It’s part of middle eastern hospitality culture!

[@markgc9654]

@@west_ldn_xxx5549 I see no mention of family options in your comment.

[@stefanstefanescu3202]

Impressed with how level headed you are and not being a typical Gen Z-er. First time I was in Dubai was in 1991 and already felt back then as a superficial, soulless and material world. When a woman tells me she lived in Dubai for a few years, I say no thanks and move on. Yes you can get something out of Dubai as you experienced and described. You did a great job, discovered, worked hard, learned a lot and realize that a truthful, natural, humanely life doesn't take place in Dubai. To me it's an empty, overly regulated, material focused and shallow society. Thanks for this great vid and analysis. You're only 24 with more wisdom and grounded spirit than 99% of 44 y.o. and older. You're rocking your life very well. Cheers and keep on going and teaching people about the true values of Life. ⭐💜✌️

[@Boababa-fn3mr]

Lol I've met a few vvimmin who said they'd lived in Dubai too. Instant disqualification.

[@maryanasky]

I've never been to Dubai, but generalization never did any good to me. I'll tell you this, stats shows that 80% of women in the US are not okay with men making less money than they are and that doesn't make them bad people. Just like a dude who is showing off a very beautiful woman next to him is not a bad person.

[@dawno.81]

you judge someone instantly because they said they lived somewhere for a few yeasr? Without even knowing anything about them and their experience, and say no thanks? NO THANKS! 😂😂

[@Boababa-fn3mr]

@@dawno.81 Yeah. I guess it must be our loss, right? 😂

[@stefanstefanescu3202]

@@dawno.81 You obviously don't know what you're talking about when it is about women and Dubai.

[@Yasosco]

Best Dubai Pro/Con Video. I have lived there 7 years of my life and i would just add to it.. Expats know that they will be there only for a few years... This in combination with the fact that you need to know people to get ahead makes people ruthless... Relationships become very egoistic.

[@anab0lic]

sounds like everything that's bad about capitalism dialed up to 11.

[@ahbe9232]

@@anab0lic nah it's human nature

[@anab0lic]

@@ahbe9232 Nope, not everyone is selfish only thinking about their own personal gain.

[@theancientsancients1769]

People that struggle are the newbies from the last 7 years. Real money 💰 was made 2000s and early 2010s

[@Yasosco]

@theancientsancients1769 Yes, during those years, if you had a pulse and happened to live in dubai, you probably made a ton of money. I was referring to the values that make up a person's character though. It's crazy how you can tell who is new to dubai and who is already corrupted just by speaking to them for a few minutes...

[@theancientsancients1769]

People struggling mostly are migrants from around the last 7 years. In the 2000s and early 2010s serious money was made there with less competition.

[@mcrand7887]

People made money until 2000, from here on things went south after property boom. Now Dubai is the hot bed for scammers and fraudsters.

[@val-schaeffer1117]

But that is true everywhere. World has turned much more "winner takes it all". Now even high skiled professionals are perpetually running on hamster wheel.

[@brucesyvertsen2147]

Having traveled in and out of Dubai for many years, your assessment is spot on!

[@AlfredToma-v2n]

My summary of the quality of life in Dubai: Dubai is like a Christmas decoration ball, very beautiful on the outside , but completely hollow in the inside!

[@moonraker124]

A bit like friendship, only skin deep...........

[@OSAUL]

Yes that's how Christmas is also

[@YogaBlissDance]

Great analogy, and my sense of the place too from various videos and a family member (who was pretty superficial) visiting Dubai.

[@sahilmalhan6644]

I am sorry to put this out it's just a personal opinion, I would totally fail to understand why someone would like to leave a nature abundant paradise like new zealand to move to dubai. As a nature, waterfalls and cold weather loving guy, even your pros sounded like cons to me. But yeah the money is good.

[@davidlynch9049]

Personal income taxes, for one. They are zero in Dubai. 30%+ in NZ

[@God.Almighty]

if in younger years when one has peak stamina one makes great sacrifices to make serious bank, then perhaps one can retire in their 40's and do whatever they want while that bank keeps churning and growing on auto pilot.

[@pkmuhammedhisan]

No jobs

[@SmokyOle]

Two words. Jacinda Arden

[@srali7609]

no taxes and crime rate super super low

[@lavinialav2689]

you so mature for your age.... to see all this things im impressed.... a girl who lives in uae, i can agree with everything you said. congrats to your parents for giving you this education...all the best in your future

[@haunter90]

Esti romanca, ai valori si apreciezi acelasi lucru la altii. Asta este (din pacate) o raritate in Europa de vest, in SUA, Canada, Dubai, etc.

[@ghayath2011]

I lived in Dubai for 2 years and absolutely hated it. It's true that not everything that glitters is gold.

[@emajn9868]

I’ve lived in the UAE for 12 years and I love living here. The sun, sand sea lifestyle is something I always dreamed of when I lived in the UK. Every day is like a holiday. I work for semi-govt and have a fantastic salary and benefits which I could not get in the UK. In this video, he says 70% of the population is male which is true but the unequal gender distribution is due to large number of migrant labourers from south-east Asia who are the very low paid construction workers or retail assistants or office boys (although most are not boys, they’re grown men). If you put the construction workers to one side and you focus on Westerners, Americans, Australians, Europeans etc, I’d say there are more women than men. This guy in the video says he moved there on his own at 22 years old and worked long days as an entrepreneur, sometimes until 11 at night. Not surprised he felt a bit lonely and a lack of community and found it hard to date. That’s not the way to make friends, and find ladies to date. How you experience Dubai depends on so many different things, your age, your social skills (how good you are at making friends easily), who you work for or if you work alone, people you already know there, your knowledge and understanding of the culture and ‘how things work’, if you like the sunny beach lifestyle etc. I think if this guy goes back to Dubai or Abu Dhabi 10 years from now (when he’s a bit more worldly) with, say, a girlfriend, group of friends or if he’s married with kids, he’ll see it from a different perspective and will look back on his early twenties and realise he was not in the right place at the right time for what he wants out of life. For me, for my friends, it’s amazing. We love it here. The only way to know if it’s right for you is to experience it for yourself.

[@kremapeneva9732]

I lived and worked in Dubai for four years. And yes, this is a place where you don't want to end up. Under the shiny surface it's all stinky and ugly.

[@rezadinho699]

Where did you move to?

[@Vengeful_Goan_spirit]

Could you elaborate please?

[@makanamozo]

@@Vengeful_Goan_spirit They have truck loads of shit hauled out of the city because many buildings lack a sewage system

[@khaledmhirsi]

You can tell when people say the truth, thanks Liam for everything you've done for us online!

[@khaledmhirsi]

15:30 😁

[@enso.nauvoox]

YT suggested this video to me. I appreciate your honesty in this video, you seem very sincere. I totally understand all the pro's and con's you are mentioning. All the best to you!

[@satyannair4837]

Loved your BONUS PRO!!! Getting that awareness at a young age is a good thing. Way to go!!!

[@josefigueiredo8022]

This is one of the most succinct and accurate executive summaries I have ever listened to. You are wise and have a brilliant future ahead of you!

[@kjumarito]

We lived in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the last 10 years and for us, it's a different experience. I've met a lot of our friends there. It's easier for us since there are a lot of fellowmen from our country (Philippines), living and working there. You are right with your pros and cons, but it taught us much knowledge, built wisdom, and plans for our future. We love how accessible Dubai is when you travel to Europe. We moved to Australia after that and considered it the best for our family and future. But we miss the desert once in a while, the people, the culture, and the food scene.

[@MattDede-i6l]

Australia is incredible and I am looking to do my visa applications as I feel for families it is fantastic!

[@dune7824]

The lack of nature would kill me. I'd be so damn depressed in a place like Dubai. Breathing exhaust fumes all day. The sausage fest and crappy women don't sound appealing either. I've been to NZ and it's just incredible. Nature is a far better sculptor than anything we can build. Unbelievably beautiful country and people.

[@euphoricmonk]

Yes and thank GOD for that. The ultimate creator

[@MM-qp4pd]

Exactly. And the slave is labor culture in Dubai. No thank you. The air quality alone is horrid

[@geertstroy]

I lived in NZ and since 25 years in cool green NW Spain , best move ever. Would never advice to fall into the nude bare cold damp poor violent overrated far flung NZ narrative unless you are a simpleton with no taste and background.

[@bambinaforever1402]

If NZ is so incredible why did he leave? And why now did he move to a poor third world country under Putin? Obviously he did not make it there

[@dune7824]

@@bambinaforever1402 Ask him. I think NZ is incredible.

[@patrickkihn]

Wild horses couldn’t drag me to Dubai.

[@tommybutler2454]

Same

[@martymarl4602]

I feel the same way about Vegas...all that glitters

[@vonder7]

I live in London and I’m sick of this place. Would love to move to Dubai.

[@maon2155]

​@@vonder7 Dubai is a slave State

[@martymarl4602]

@@vonder7 Grass is always greener. You will miss london badly. You should go and see

[@Venom198518]

I’m military, I lived in Bahrain, Dubai and Saudi, all truth told. I loved it there but still wanted to leave. When I look back at it, it’s like it wasn’t a real place. Hard to describe. I want to go back for a long time but I don’t want to stay.

[@MeMoi-k9t]

Where among the 3 countries would you settle for a long time ?

[@markneilson1044]

Hi I also lived in the same 3 countries. Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Jeddha. Over 10 years. I really enjoyed it. But the whole time I was there I always felt this is not my home.

[@Venom198518]

@@MeMoi-k9t I would settle in Abu Dhabi if I had the choice. Oman isn’t too far with natural waterfalls and greenery so that’s that.

[@minimal3734]

'When I look back at it, it’s like it wasn’t a real place' It isn't a real place, it's a fake place.

[@SlavaBanderastan]

thank you for your terrorism sir

[@hisnamewasSam]

I was born in America. I moved to Bogota Colombia recently. 9000ft altitude, cool and dry. 69F daily highs, 55F nightly lows. That’s everyday, year round. No humidity. No flies or bugs. A lot of tourists go to the beach cities or Medellin. Not for me. I love Bogota and I’m not leaving.

[@SolomonLFH]

As someone who lived in Kuwait for 7 years, I can attest that this is by far the most comprehensive 'reflections on...' piece to camera I've seen. Everything mentioned here is absolutely true (to date), and unless certain things change, is likely to remain that way for some time yet.

[@maltefrom]

I visited Dubai last winter, but preferred Cyprus where I have been multiple times, and arriving in Cyprus after spending a couple of weeks in Dubai was a real relief! I'm from Denmark btw. They have lots of nature and then Limassol is pretty metropolitan, almost like a mini Dubai but better. Going there again in 2 weeks

[@ahbe9232]

You live in Cyprus? Do you speak greek?

[@paulorford7921]

​@ahbe9232 no need you can speak English or Russian and be ok.

[@Russo2024Zir]

Do you survive on fresh air?

[@catsfan_M]

I don't know about Dubai ,but i live in Cyprus and i am very disappointed ,the cities and small towns here are not really impressive compared to Italy or Spain, not so green ,full of messy buildings ,there are many roads in bad condition, there are many missing sidewalks ,trash bins always in the streets which looks ugly, some parking areas are not concreted at all, trash on the streets. People don't walk here mostly drive cars, winter is very boring ,many touristic places are closed. Many people smoke cigarettes here which is really annoying when u sit in a cafe outside. There are also many very old cars which pollute the air which should be forbidden. This year supermarkets are more expensive fruit kg costs 4€ , salaries here are low. Limassol is very expensive ,overrated ,there are few skyscrapers that's all . Cyprus isn't so modern, many people don't even have air conditioner at home ,this summer is very hot and humid, without air conditioner unbearable , electricity price is very high.

[@Barbaraluna2350]

​@@catsfan_Mi agree 100 %

[@AbdulRahmanNoor]

First time viewer and I think it's a fair analysis. Personal safety is quite underated, Dubai (and UAE overall) is hands down the safest place on earth which one appreciates as they get older, or have young children or from a religious minority.

[@doujinflip]

It's safe on the streets. Behind closed doors is easily a different story.

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

Can't be safer than Japan. In Japan you can forget your wallet somewhere and 3 days later it'll still be there... It's an alternative universe, not another country.

[@permabear6025]

Other Gulf states are safer plus financial crime and scams are more common in Dubai than other places.

[@markgc9654]

used to be. not now

[@stewartjmurray]

Not very safe if you criticise the government though is it

[@larisak.4673]

I live in Dubai and I couldn’t agree more with all the points you mentioned. Also, Serbia is great! Goodluck with your journey!

[@user123-x2r]

For someone who lived in such a fake world for 2 years Im really glad you stayed so level headed - wonderful life experience for you Seems the old saying is true All the glitters is not gold Most videos show the wealth and glamour thank you for keeping it real and including the pros and cons

[@jamesseven1487]

We lived in Dubai for 7 years, and have been out now for 6 years. This is the best, most rational and accurate reflection of Dubai I have watched on KZbin. Well done 👌🏻

[@WealthyExpat]

Awesome video man, great and honest perspective!

[@becomebillionaire]

Wow 😳

[@Alexibawendi]

From $10K to $25k that's the minimum range of profit return every week I think it's not a bad one for me, now I have enough to pay bills and take care of my family

[@BridgetWendy-js2gh]

Damn that's huge, how do you make that much weekly? I'm 37 and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??

[@Alexibawendi]

Oh, yeah. That was possible with the help of my Guru expert, Jenifer Spencer

[@stanleymaxon]

That's great!!. I don't know anything about investing and I intend to start. What are your strategies?

[@BeckerGodfrey]

Can I also do it??? My life is facing lots of challenges lately.

[@ephenOwen]

Wow! Kind of in shock you mentioned expert, Jenifer Spencer. What a coincidence

[@dreamvr]

Dude, you'd probably be happier in Singapore if you want to live in a big, sophisticated city with nature, community, infrastructure... all in a central location ✌🏽

[@ghosthdel3098]

but in singapore there is no beautiful russians/ white girls. The arabs love white girls

[@parnamsaini4751]

Fine city😂

[@Learner5555]

​@@parnamsaini4751 expensive city.....

[@mbronti]

Agree with that. Actually it's not that expensive except accommodation and cars!

[@Learner5555]

@@mbronti i goto Singapore every year.. everything has gone up by 20 to 40 percent after 2020...

[@maryamali3347]

I must admit, I didn’t watch your entire video but did catch the first 5 minutes. The comments section is full of people sharing their experiences in Dubai. Dubai is a major business hub connecting the MENA region, much like New York, London, or Mumbai. It’s a highly competitive city, and for those seeking a more community-oriented environment, other cities within the Emirates might be a better fit. Dubai is a Muslim city, but it's also a tolerant one that welcomes people from all nationalities and religious backgrounds. It's important to remember that life isn't just about chasing money and wealth. Many who relocate from Western countries often do so because they struggled to find suitable employment at home.

[@elenaaraujoborisoff6169]

Can you recommend other cities within the Emirates that might be a better fit?

[@LoisSharbel]

Your blog is so reassuring to me, an older individual, about this younger generation. You seem to have a valuable outlook on life and good work ethic. Wish you the best for an interesting, fulfilling life!

[@qsnowboard8931]

I traveld to Dubai first last year , because a lot of influencers tell that Dubai is the best place to live...so i was there for 2 weeks to make my own picture. So at the first time i was shocked about that there is no free speech and actually the city has no soul and the bars where are women the air is freezed , because you can not just casually talk to a random women for a date or something. After 2 week i must say there was this positiv thing about the comfort and convinience.

[@Enzo-G63]

People complain about no free speech usually want to offend someone, And no random women do not want to be harassed.

[@ahbe9232]

@@Enzo-G63 you're acc offending me! Let's censor you!

[@ashleylala4293]

@Enzo-G63 free speech is incredibly important and it’s sad that you don’t even realize why it has value. Like a goldfish in a small bowl that doesn’t dare to dream of being free because it’s dangerous out there in the lake so it tells itself that the bowl is great. All governments are unethical and corrupt, we have a right and a duty to criticize them.

[@RnR1001]

​@ashleylala4293 freespeech is overrated. Just an example.... many brag about freesoeech is USA, so can you say anything, without getting targeted or potentially losing your livelihood?

[@olbapoli4074]

Lol "no free speech"? So 2 weeks in you have an issue with free speech. Pray tell what you wanted to say that you weren't allowed to and who actually stopped you??? I find it odd that being only there for 2 weeks you had an issue with free speech.

[@LM-xz1rc]

I came to Dubai for 2 weeks and have now been here for just over 8 years. We're not into the nightclub and partying scene. It depends on what you're looking for. There's many positives and I think like any country it comes with some variety of characters. The lack of violence and crime is an absolute blessing. We do a lot of outdoor activities during the cooler months and stay in and focus during the summer or head off for a month here and there. May not stay here forever, but grateful to be here and experience the kind friendly people we've met here.

[@fanaticist]

meh

[@flowerpink724]

I'm 46 and Dubai has been very good to me. It all depends on your attitude. I have a great friendship group. Live in a gorgeous villa in a very green and lush area. You sound bitter. Dubai isn't for everyone. Depends how much effort you put in socially also. I never got sucked into fancy cars and designer goods as I've never understood why people want that. I spend my money on experiences, my family, dogs and travel. I also volunteer at charities and work full time. I'm sure the dating scene has changed but I hear women say that men just think they are constantly on holiday and won't commit. Not sure if it's a Dubai thing or just a world wide problem due to dating apps. Plus you have so many nationalities here, some have very different values. Everyone is different. Just don't get sucked into the wealth, build a strong friendship group and work hard. Dubai can really work out for you.

[@doujinflip]

If you already have your social needs satisfied through a family it's a decent place. For those still seeking their life partner -- particularly straight guys -- it's a horrible expensive waste of time even trying to get a glimmer of attention as anyone beyond either a servant, a mark, or an obstacle.

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

For gay men it may be an even bigger waste of time: they get death sentences. 😆

[@opa8928]

It's a world problem now. I hear the same about Berlin, NYC, Scandinavia and other locations.

[@andymacgregor16]

Agreed. Can’t think where else would be a better place to live right now.

[@fanaticist]

lol

[@fl4176]

Great video mate. Appreciate the honesty and lack of sugar coating

[@Xx7anoonxX]

I actually quite like how you put this video together and explained this .. very little bias, honest, realistic, and not so very negative nasty energy

[@josepholadiran6916]

Hi Liam, you have a clean spirit. Keep it up. And good luck on your journey in life.

[@a.alkaabi6641]

as a locll i really apprieciate your honest review and you're always welcome to dubai and UAE

[@SabroJoe]

Always keeping it real, appreciate your perspective on the experience.

[@twowheelsandcroissant]

Love your genuineness of your experience in Dubai especially the Cons that people might not see at a personal level, as what they see is just things on the surface about growing money.. Best of luck going back to NZ!!

[@Anadrolus]

I came to Dubai as a photographer, as soon as you get your tripod out, there is a security guard jumping on you, I can't even make a picture of the sea... what a sick joke, an awful place, also way too much sun, heat, and humidity. Just beaches and shops...

[@jallowjerry9452]

Hello sir, how can I reach out to you? I have passion for photo and videography. I would need you mentorship if possible please. Am a newbie

[@Anadrolus]

@@jallowjerry9452 @pictofrog

[@cheesecake4you]

I can't understand why anyone would want to keep visiting a live air prison. There are places people live with modest incomes but as free citizens and democracy.

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

Wait, filming is not allowed?! Why?? Is that a law or something? Or just a policy of private places?

[@someone-kk9ft]

Total B.S I have took photos all over Dubai never have I been prevented.

[@Mubangachandaa]

Hello. Iam Harrison and I just recently launched my Ai Automation Agency at 19 on my birthday a few weeks ago.. All thanks to Liam's video's

[@mrsd2143]

Congratulations 🎉

[@Mubangachandaa]

@@mrsd2143 thank you

[@Alberto_Tropea]

My highest respect for the courage. And thanks for sharing!

[@bdiamond545]

Courage 😂😂😂😂😂

[@vagost]

Interesting. I have a very different perspective after 4 years coming to Dubai and 2 years living here. The sense of reputation maybe it’s attached to your market segment, whereas to me it has been a great asset being working in the UAE. No idea about the dating scene, but as per making friends and having a sense of community, my personal experience has been better than in the USA or Europe. Emiratis are extremely kind and it helps a lot trying to speak a little bit of Arabic (also as a matter of respect for their culture) and many expats I’ve met are here to stay (also maybe we are from different age groups). I’ve lived in NZ a long time ago, so I can relate to your extremely high standards as per nature and climate, but I’ve found so much beauty in the desert and desert life and, of course, it helps if you can afford taking a break elsewhere during summer time. As you said, it’s not for everyone and it seems that you tried to be very honest to your feelings in your video. Wish you best of luck in your next steps.

[@saiyedakhtar3931]

You've only lived in Dubai for 2 years. I've lived in Dubai/UAE for 12 years. What he says is mostly true. It's not a place for everyone.

[@hishamalaker491]

@@saiyedakhtar3931 mfer I lived here 16 years, my whole life lmao.

[@destinationawaken]

EXCELLENT video thank you for succintly describing all of this. I visited Dubai a few years ago for a month and I often toy with the idea of moving there for a couple of years with the taxfree setup but Im a US citizen and have been more strongly feeling pulled to set up home base in NYC. After watching this video I KNOW that my feeling of being called to New York is a MUCH better fit for me. I have been traveling and visiting family the last couple years and I really miss sense of community plus the extremely strict laws do not work well for me. So I am very grateful for your summary and showcase of who is and who isnt a good fit for the place. Cheers!

[@Pologram]

That was one of the best talking videos I ever saw, not only for this subject but in general. How you sorted your points in numbers made it super clear and user friendly. Thanks for the info.

[@cliffsaitotti254]

Y'all are more than welcome to my country Kenya, 🇰🇪🇰🇪 where love and freedom abound.

[@winstondsouza3177]

But earn Peanuts 😂

[@Sunshine-uz4cx]

😂😂😂

[@Gaming-hub247]

​@@winstondsouza3177Better to earn peanuts and have freedom rather than live your life like a slave.

[@Gaming-hub247]

​@@winstondsouza3177People in Dubai are super materialistic and fake.

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

Freedom my ass.

[@chrismills3435]

Nice assessment, your bonus pro hit the nail on the head. I moved there in the mid nineties and left 2009 after seeing the country go from a jewel in the desert to an oasis of grotesque opulence. Sounds like you did it right and took the best parts and left with a clear wise head.

[@Inspirefy1]

I've been in Dubai for 4 years and married, never made a penny.. I can't start a business because I dont have a budget.. working as employee. I just hate it

[@ILoveMaths07]

Marriage was your biggest mistake.

[@SWISSMUSICFC]

Budget? Do you mean the funds to start a business?

[@Inspirefy1]

@@SWISSMUSICFC Yes if I'm wrong. + Can't work without permit

[@martinhibbit8438]

It's incredibly easy. Won't actually take too long to save enough to finally leave where you work.. Takes courage and knowing the right contacts. But don't stay unhappy there.

[@betweenlamppost]

I was in Dubai for a week on a job interview that was paying 5 times my salary at the time , and didn’t take the job for the very reasons you mentioned. I haven’t seen another clip describe Dubai as good and true as you have! Well done and best move to get out of there🎉

[@kamsinmirchandani]

Lack of nature is why I’m leaving too. Not a whole lot of greenery. And the heat between June to October is awful. I don’t agree necessarily about the police. They’ve always been helpful in my experience. Nothing to fear if anyone’s moving here. :) Cost of living is high yes - but high salaries with no income tax makes it all manageable. It’s a great city- but at some point - you might get tired of it. If you’re someone who craves nature - you won’t last long. Another great thing is - travel is super easy- well connected to lots of great travel destinations.

[@nanomia]

11:22 you're spot on this because as you said Dubai attracts a certain types of guys and I definitely don't want to be associated with them I think going to Dubai as a tourist makes sense more than actually living there it's seems like an empty concrete city with no soul compared to other cities

[@jesselivermore9285]

It is simple, if you value zero personal income tax Dubai is worth it, if you dont then Dubai is not worth it. If Dubai had average tax rates no one would move there and if no one moved there then there would have been no demand to build anything.

[@doujinflip]

Rather no oligarchs and oligarch-wannabes would move there. Normal people might actually have a chance.

[@MindInvolution]

I think you made the right choice! Dubai seems too artificial to me, in my 3 months there. New Zeeland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

[@kaydod3190]

No it isn't

[@jtb5729]

​@@kaydod3190why not ?

[@Durga695]

So you are very level headed, clear and focused plus you sincerely know what you do and don't want, and what your options are. So you made the most Dubai for personal growth too. Well Done

[@JoannaLeńkowska-v7i]

100% agree on everything you said, Liam. Warsaw next? Enterpreneurship | Energy | Nature | Cheap | Community.

[@LukeHaylerPlus]

I grew up in regional Queensland and the best education investment I've made was to pack up and live overseas. I spent seven years in Europe and another 7 in Asia. Now, it's nice to be back in Queensland and Brisbane is a reasonably sized city. I still keep my eyes out for sound opportunities to live abroad. Congratulations on your ME adventure, Liam! You don't have to be a creep to mature and travel too.

[@nickheld797]

Wanna live abroad? How about coming to Sweden?

[@haniali3604]

What’s your job? Mate

[@enriqueali]

Haha... you never hear of Aussies or New Zealanders choosing to go live in Central America or sub-Saharan Africa. Only some northern Europeans have the balls to do that....

[@EE-uj6tw]

He doesn’t have to be a mature creep??

[@dentelevate]

Hi from Serbia, glad you are here bro, if you need anything just say 😁 I have truffle business and marketing agency so I may be able to help with networking. Wellcom to Serbia 🥳

[@biancaveenstra4138]

Hi, I moved to Serbia recently. Great choice mate. Best Wishes

[@megamindsam]

Had lived in Shanghai for 13yrs, I realized immediately this is not my place at all right after I arrived in Dubai yesterday. I'm joking with my friends this is just a heated version of Pudong, shanghai，city of steel and concrete, extremely wide streets with traffic jam nor no space for people to walk. As a person from the country with overbearing government, I can even sense the regime here also doing the same in every aspect in the society, like you can not call someone with whatapp, messenger, telegram, facetime, Chinese wechat, only the two apps of their own, unless opening your vpn all the time.

[@malathygarewal1750]

I have been living here for 10 years now. The first four years were hell and I hated Dubai. But this was due to personal reasons and once that was resolved, I discovered the positive side of Dubai. I am a single woman living with my adult daughter and the fact that Dubai is so safe for woman counts a lot. Where you come from also matters a lot when evaluating Dubai. I am from India and was travelling in the US for a month recently. I would take Dubai any day. Dubai has the infrastructure and technical advances of the West combined with the convenience of the East.

[@_van2dtop]

As always, Indians really love Dubai

[@HoldMySoda]

Watching this video, I feel pretty satisfied with the life I live. Life is more than making money. The price you pay for all that isn’t worth it. You pay with lifetime. You give away your best years for an illusion.

[@mustafaaa772]

One of the best detailed videos ive seen on the topic, im impressed 👌

[@gaetanguimond1911]

You forgot about the weather, though it is very harsh in summer but it is amaizing at least 8 months out of 12. Pretty good description of Dubai.The taxe free is just out of this world. You make money selling your house, it all goes to your bank account, no queations ask. You make money on the stock market, except for transaction fees and dividend, zero taxe. You own a property, zero school taxe or annual taxe. Just housing fees on electric bill and maintenance fee for the community maintenance where you live.

[@mteokay1246]

yea but if youre an expat from say the USA, nothing escapes Uncle Sam - he gonna tax your 'ess' whether youre earning stateside or earning in Dubai.

[@gaetanguimond1911]

@@mteokay1246 Agree, there is something like 70-90K non taxable and some expense deduction available to Americans. But you are right, there is no hiding for USA citizen.

[@bmac3483]

Great video! Very insightful and honest and I appreciate that. Thank you!

[@paullewis2413]

Thanks for your comments. As an older guy who has enjoyed a fantastic life, Dubai is anathema for me. I doubt if I would last more than a couple of weeks but as you say it entirely depends on your age and priorities. I grew up in a society devoid of hi tech and so glad I did, what you don’t know you don’t miss and though I’ve had my ups and downs (who hasn’t) wouldn’t trade my life for that of anyone else.

[@Chunjuk]

Living in Dubai since long time. Congratulations as I am surprised to see that this young chap could make such precise observations in relatively short time of span. Excellent observations and advices.

[@doujinflip]

That's how shallow the place is, it doesn't take long to really probe its depths.

[@ForeverFREE2024]

For me Margarita Island, is the best place in the planet, you can buy a nice apartment or house for around $10.000, that island has the best malls in the Caribbean, the people are nice and friendly.

[@keylahope8599]

🤫🤫🤫🤫 Margarita is our secret.

[@anadeealupu1458]

😂 not a secret anymore. I am googling it already ​@@keylahope8599

[@ForeverFREE2024]

​@@keylahope8599I love Margarita so much, there are too many things to do on that beautiful island, Venezuela is magic.

[@aksm8888]

Venezuela is safe ? Or this part is safe ?

[@ForeverFREE2024]

​@@aksm8888 Margarita Island and Venezuela is super safe, the people is too friendly.

[@akaGFB]

There are people who despise Dubai (for whatever reason) but many more like it, and the ever growing number of people visiting and relocating there is factual evidence of this. I'm not sure it is good for anyone to judge anyone else solely based on where they live, and I would personally not want to spend time with anyone who decides to despise me just because I live in Dubai.

[@leslielemmon]

You kind of missed the point. The growing number of people coming is for tax purposes. It's about the number of people who STAY long-term, start families there etc.

[@saiyedakhtar3931]

​@leslielemmon agreed. The people coming in are the high net worth individuals who want to avoid taxes. The middle class is struggling and tries to immigrant to a developed country or go move back home (if from a developed country). The cost of living has become unbearable these past few years.

[@akaGFB]

@@leslielemmon Actually, I believe you missed the point of my comment. It doesn't really matter if you like Dubai or not. My comment was that I don't really have anything to share with someone who judges me solely based on where I live. Dubai (like any other city) is full of good and bad people. Living there does not define me, it does not make me a good or a bad person. Judging me based on where I live is very superficial.

[@bigsmoke4568]

@@akaGFB It actually does make you a bad person. By supporting their economy, you are literally contributing to modern day slavery and global terrorism (which Dubai, along with Saudi, have been sponsors of for decades)

[@lordofthemanletpit952]

@@akaGFB Moving to a backwards society that has de-facto slavery and poor human rights for women and minorities is not irrelevant to your own values.

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Great video, I enjoyed it. I have just relocated to Dubai from New Zealand as well (Taranaki born and raised). We've been here 3 weeks now (I say we, as I have a family with 2 young kids) and already I can resonate with a lot of the points you have outlined in this clip! However, one thing that I would say is more of a pro than a con is the community point. But that is because we moved into a family orientated community - there are kids and young families everywhere. We have met more people in the last 3 weeks than we would have met in a year in New Zealand. Which is nice. I have been surprised (and frustrated) how slow and stressful 'setting up' has been here though. LOTS of paper work, lots of unexpected fees, lots of extra costs I wasn't aware of and also lots of delays. Though we did choose the hard path when it came to moving - We purchased a house here on a mortgage, and I'm self employed - moving the company to Dubai - so there has been a lot more work compared to say someone moving here and just renting and getting a job and a salary. Anyway, like you - the location is a big driver for my move. Plus I wanted to be surrounded by ambition and recognised NZ was not the best place to grow my business (I travel to Europe a lot as well). Plus, I didn't think NZ was the best place for my kids (poor schooling, medical system etc). Will Dubai be our forever 'home', who knows. We'll definitely give it a solid crack. But I wouldn't be surprised if in 2-5 years we're moving out for another change.

[@Triptacular7]

Welcome to Dubai, where the desert heat hits you like a sauna's warm hug, but with a side of +45°C sizzle! ❤‍🔥🔥🔥

[@AmysRainyDays]

This was such an honest and straight forward review while still being respectful. Can you do a review on New Zealand from a business/personal perspective? As a foreigner I am the states, so if I moved overseas I am curious to hear that perspective. (: Thanks!

[@marcusparkus682]

'I wish I had spent more time in Dubai'. Said nobody on their deathbed.

[@felicytatomaszewska]

Surprisingly, this video has convinced me more than any advertisement to consider moving to Dubai with my husband for 2-5 years. Since I'm happily married, I don't have to worry about the dating scene. However, the aspects of safety, focus, and networking opportunities are highly appealing as they will help us grow our business. We are already above the tax threshold, so the potential tax savings are also a significant benefit. Additionally, the international environment and connections will make it easier for us to expand into different global markets.

[@fernmillroy281]

We are loving our lives here in Dubai but we are in a different position. We have 3 young kids and value the safety above anything. Where we came from in the UK where I couldn’t sleep properly at night as there weee blue lights flashing outside my window weekly and peoples cars and homes broken into, stabbings regularly happening and police having zero authority, Dubai is the haven we dreamt of. We brought our small family run company here to Dubai and it has thrived. You don’t pay corporation tax by the way if you just take out bigger dividends (of which you don’t pay income tax). They are just trying to get the biggest companies to pay up a tiny % in comparison to the UK tax scene right now. Today for example we are taking the kids to the water park. It’s awesome! Also we stay here all summer I don’t see what the big deal is. I would rather the hot Dubai summer than the 6 months of grey 5 degrees in the UK. We are really positive people and have wonderful friends here. Yes they come and go with work sometimes and our kids go to a fantastic school but with the right attitude you will go far here. Work hard, play hard has never been more true. If you want to see some nature head out into other Emirates for a long weekend. We just went to Jebel Jais and it was truly breathtaking. The mangroves in RAK or Abu Dhabi are beautiful. I’m happy for everyone coming and going to have experienced it but I truly cannot imagine going back to the UK at all. I have to go back for a medical trip next month and other than seeing some friends and family I’m dreading it and have to put air tags on the kids.

[@MavenMajorCity]

You're a woman, and that's ok. However, you won't see the cons until your husband does.

[@Twtgod]

Security by far is Dubai biggest selling point.

[@Paul2377]

You act like all of the UK is the same. I live in the countryside and I don't recall the last time I saw blue lights. It's bank holiday Monday here today, the sun is shining and I'm about to go on my daily walk through some green fields and woods. Couldn't do that in barren Dubai. I'm glad you like it there, but slagging off the UK like it's all some awful hellhole is unfair.

[@permabear6025]

Jebel Jais breathtaking? 😂 Paid for comment by Dubai Tourism…So much of that propaganda on social media.

[@Paul2377]

@@permabear6025 Yeah it does read a bit like an advert. Or a comment written by someone who's trying to convince themselves more than the reader.

[@supplychainsecrets]

You present a well balanced perspective. I'm a much older guy and I've lived in a few different countries in Europe and Asia. I've been to Dubai a few times on business trips. I didn't see anything that would attract me to live there. I think what you describe as the positives, can be found in many places around the World. (at a much lower cost) Good video, well done.

[@vonder7]

Taxes is number one, I all of Europe it doesn’t make sense to work hard because you have to give half of your earnings to the government to waste it

[@supplychainsecrets]

@@vonder7 Fair enough. Same here in Australia!

[@barbhoefener]

Fascinating, You have some really good points. I didn't find all of them, for instance I found Dubai super affordable - houses, hotels, food was so cheap compared to America and other countries I've traveled. I also loved the safety- went on walks at sunrise and late, no concern for safety. The govt being part of everything, I did see that, but I saw it from the point of there was no cheating, for instance Taxi was always going to charge to company- never will take cash. This was nice. Good points! I'd go back for a hop over for a few days/ week but not likely to live there.

[@SingularityZ3ro1]

I moved to Cyprus for low taxes and a better lifestyle. There are a lot of people here who also have connections to Dubai. This assessment aligns with my impression. Or in other Words, I always wondered why anyone would go to Dubai, if you can also set up your business and live in Cyprus :-) Ok, one back draw that annoys me all the time - no Amazon here. You just realize how useful it is once you have to live without ;-)

[@mariambenette8760]

Lived in Cyprus for 8 years. Never going back. Good luck!

[@joebloggs8292]

@@mariambenette8760 Why, what was wrong with it? I'm looking to move there.

[@SirMopy]

@@joebloggs8292tax savings isn’t everything… people need to realize this. a state need taxes for literally everything the government does…. if they are too low, you can imagine what is the situation if you’re smart enough.

[@liamskaff]

Thanks for sharing this Liam! You've validated a lot of points I was thinking about. It would be cool if you could also talk about your experience in Europe 🔥🌍

[@elfvibe241]

This guy is Spot On. Respect!

[@Clean030]

So far I discovered only a few constructive videos about this location. Your's is one of them. Very insightful and mature overview.

[@thewebstylist]

I literally had NO idea what it was like there so THANK YOU bro (I’ve followed your channel for Ai before) FANTASTIC quick real view for us all! AMAZING