Moving to Dubai? Mistakes You Must Avoid

[@kevinhastings430]

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

[@keeganView]

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

[@Viikingsz]

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

[@harrytes4364]

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

[@adventuresofabs]

Amazing! Thank you Harry 🙏

[@thecybersecguy1]

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

[@nangthirinaing4205]

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

[@nicolebothma]

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]

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]

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

[@mzeeshan]

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]

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

[@cfdProptrader]

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.

[@adventuresofabs]

Thank you for your kind words! 🤗

[@RuthDance-h8k]

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

[@adventuresofabs]

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

[@bhaveshjoshi1664]

Great many thanks. I really appreciate

[@mrgreen1633]

Good video and advice

[@derekgliddon]

This is accurate, practical advice - esp for Brits.

[@ruthhenderson9601]

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

[@emzdbst]

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

[@adventuresofabs]

There are deposits for almost everything. I wish I kept a spreadsheet at the time!

[@CyrilHollein]

You share some great knowledge here! To complete I would say that having a consultant to help with the paperwork or other administrative fiels is needed. + for recruiting it's better to find a HR service. Personally my partner is Bolster Group, they helped me getting my visa, family visa also, business setup, bank account etc

[@rivenoak]

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

[@davoodfadaee7610]

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

[@adventuresofabs]

Thank you!

[@michaelirelandpersonalreal5637]

Fantastic insights!!!

[@TheRealValleyViking]

Very informative, great advice ❤

[@adventuresofabs]

Thank you! 🤗

[@MissAtlantique]

such useful videos, thank you Abby

[@Jason-cl8hk]

Useful information, thanks.

[@Tvbox4China]

Very Helpful

[@adventuresofabs]

Thank you 😊

[@Sh1vs73R]

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.

[@xanenaude9835]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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 😊

[@sophx7845]

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]

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

[@aishahkhan9318]

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 ?

[@itsFatimaSamira]

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]

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! 🤗

[@gigilainet]

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]

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

[@msshanice1917]

How’s it going now girl? X

[@gigilainet]

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 !

[@gopikumarnelluri]

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

[@adventuresofabs]

Will work on it!

[@spiritzen]

Are attested documents done by notaries?

[@TF2cv]

She’s no expert. She won’t reply.

[@thomasjohn84]

Yes..

[@jamesgraham446]

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]

Absolutely. Avoid Hessa street at all costs 😂

[@VinicioLiquey]

Why ppl should avoid Hessa?

[@adventuresofabs]

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

[@cluxter-org]

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!

[@Sh1vs73R]

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

[@inaratypes5906]

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]

Only Americans i think

[@thebartlettfamilyvlog8492]

What did you spend 10 000 on at the start?

[@TF2cv]

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

[@helloverhere]

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

[@adventuresofabs]

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]

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]

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 .

[@ViceCoin]

What happens if your passport is confiscated?

[@TF2cv]

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]

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

[@MohdDanish-gi6sq]

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

[@adventuresofabs]

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]

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

[@hmHM-mq2ft]

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

[@nadk8886]

But what if you can afford it? Still a mistake?

[@Divyv520]

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]

Sure, let’s talk!

[@TF2cv]

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

[@Daniele_Fughelli]

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

[@ChrimeCast-wn6de]

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

[@Divyv520]

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

[@adventuresofabs]

Received! Thanks 😊

[@slikyiky1340]

🙏😁

[@LetsGo_WithMee]

dubai is not good and safe

[@Divyv520]

Not replied yet ?

[@adventuresofabs]

I’ve responded 🤗

[@BambinoAmericano]

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

[@adventuresofabs]

Everyone that wants to be covered incase of accident and emergency!

[@AllysonBoarder]

Biggest mistake is moving to Dubai. End of.

[@Wb94_]

You’re broke

[@OrangebarsInc]

@@Wb94_😂

[@thecybersecguy1]

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

[@walidsiam1522]

No explanation why? Ok

[@Nazreen9997]

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

[@FajorMuckup]

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