My Experience Living In Dubai For 12 Months | Honest Recap

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[@marting.4465]

7-year Dubai resident here (on and off) and I couldn't agree more with what you said. The people that criticize Dubai have usually not even first hand experience and are just brainwashed by the media. The west has long lost the ability to compete with what is being built in the Middle East, especially in Dubai, because you can actually feel, that people want to make their lives better here. And all that comes from strong leadership, something that the west is totally lacking in recent years.

[@S9.S4]

Now the new contender is Saudi Arabia , it has been growing rapidly.

[@dinofabrizzi2116]

​@@S9.S4but it's not as "liberal" as Dubai..at the moment I mean..

[@S9.S4]

Yup , it will tho.@@dinofabrizzi2116

[@selfawarenesshealthylifestyle]

perfectly said.

[@mazenkhalil8060]

One of the most accurate, eloquent, and well phrased breakdowns of how Dubai is from a first person perspective. Great job 👏

[@kq1777]

Agreed. The best thing about dubai is that its people are driven and motivated for success.

[@sandralewis-hy3no]

Just yesterday I started thinking about Dubai as a possible place to live, the UK is going downhill fast. The more I learn and investigate, the more I feel that Dubai could be the perfect place! Thank you for the video, it was really insightful.

[@annagolovkov7776]

Yes, me too. Hope to move to Dubai in the next few years.

[@paulspencer2542]

Yeah, From the UK too, The attitude really sucks!

[@SheikhZedoo]

Dubai is great for western people.

[@paulspencer2542]

@@SheikhZedoo Are you saying it is not for Local people of the UAE? Is there any resentment of westerners living in the UAE? If so, what is your opinion, I am curious, thanks.

[@SheikhZedoo]

@@paulspencer2542 I meant to say people coming from western countries can enjoy a better life in UAE as they are paid way higher than their southeast Asians counterparts. Western people probably would only face resentment if they went against the law or else they lead a pretty good life in UAE , especially Dubai and if you are a skilled white guy then you are in for a luck to receive massive salary packages. For example : Where an Indian might get paid 5K Dirhams for a job , their western Counterparts can easily Clock 15k to 20k for the same position. The locals obviously have the best life as the government takes care of almost everything for them.

[@wickedgamer]

Great video as always. Thank you.

[@rasmusgutfelt]

Thanks for watching!

[@_construction_2024-]

​@@rasmusgutfelt I like the heat, maybe I will like it. I can't stand the cold. I love Arizona in summer , 100 degrees ! Love it. Dubai ❤

[@microst99]

thanks for the great info

[@rasmusgutfelt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KaiBeard]

Nice video bro, am looking to move to Dubai so appreciated this a lot. Thanks

[@TIMEnayda]

Thank you for sharing your real experience, this is really helpful 🌟 Fully agree that Marbella isn’t as easy to make friends

[@smartidea2987]

well done bro. great review of Dubai

[@halmcgoo6659]

Great video, thank you! Is there a minimum period you are required to stay to avail of a tax-free salary or does it just happen from your first paycheck?

[@NK19218]

I appreciate your co.ments as I am moving to Dubai.

[@shanebastion8697]

Hi Rasmus a lovely video about Dubai. I completely agree with you. Except for the heat in June, July, August and September, I believe it's the best and safest Country to live in. Of course discipline on finances has to be there because it's extremely tempting. You get the best. You name it and it's available in Dubai. Many people have a preconceived notion that Dubai is only for the rich unfortunately it's not true. One can still live an economical life style in Dubai. Though accommodation and medical is pretty expensive I think there are alternative options if people have the patience to figure that out. Above all the Country itself provides so much value by inspiring people across the globe. I admire the diverse world and especially their vision to the take the Country to another level.

[@rasmusgutfelt]

Thanks for watching! I agree, Dubai and the middle east in general has a lot of things going right for them. Will be interesting to see where they're at in 10-20 years

[@georgep1358]

great video so the extreme heat is from mid june till mid september?

[@Katjaogjim]

Tak for dine indsigter - super dejlig viden - vi flytter til Dubai til januar 2024 - og vi er så spændte på det hele og vi glæder os ;)

[@rasmusgutfelt]

Held og lykke med det, er sikker på at i kommer til at elske det!

[@nm841]

Great video! From your advice how would you advise new people would meet new people/make new friends?

[@kongesilas7136]

This is such a perfect video for me! I live in denmark but thinking of moving to dubai at some point so thank you👍😁

[@rasmusgutfelt]

My pleasure, thank you for watching! 😄

[@GOATMINDSET777]

Moving there in 2 months, I appreciate this video

[@rasmusgutfelt]

Thanks for watching!

[@BIZOFBUSINESSWITHKANZA]

Great share!

[@user-uc1qo1lm6x]

Thanks Rasmus, I like the style of your videos, fast paced, informative and by sharing your perspective you made me excited to move there (hopefully) soon! 🙌🏻

[@rasmusgutfelt]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked the video!

[@jayceontalylor4244]

welcome brother

[@stories.stream]

Finally, you are back. I'm actually moving to Dubai from Canada in September too:) So looking forward to it. Amazing video.

[@rasmusgutfelt]

Back in business! Good time to make the move, hope it goes smoothly 🤞🏼

[@stories.stream]

@@rasmusgutfelt thanks

[@pavelsokov]

and I am coming in October from Montreal as well!

[@stories.stream]

@@pavelsokov we should meet. I'm from Vancouver.

[@shaunconyers]

And I'm moving from Budapest (Hungary) in October too, we should all meet up :)

[@jessicado581]

Just love all your videos on Dubai. Thank you so much for the contents

[@rasmusgutfelt]

Thank you for watching!

[@truthtobetold9816]

Great video.

[@rasmusgutfelt]

Thanks!

[@Rexprofile]

I would love to spend 3 months in Dubai .. but i don't know if i can find monthly rent for 1200 usd approximately ( bed room + living room )

[@good3112]

This was a great video, I got a lot out of it. I really appreciate you sharing your views and educating people about Dubai like this. I hope to visit there soon, and perhaps stay long term.

[@rasmusgutfelt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gate8475]

Hey love your video, yes I been to Dubai for few days, and actually Copenhagen too, had a great time, after having a dinner in Palazzo Versace and drinks in Cavalli, I am hooked haha, but in real world Im just a physio and I do bodywork for clients, so basically its a normal job, I wish it was more special, idk even if I would make a good living there like, finally afford renting my own apartment instead of constantly sharing with strangers, or should I just stay put, idk❤from Ireland

[@georgep1358]

sounds like a great city ,so these people are they Emirate's or other foreigners?

[@osmanbah7470]

Bro. I definitely want to re-invent myself in Dubai. It looks inspiring!

[@Altioale]

I’m planning to move there in 2024 probably late 2024 or around July August, depends on where I’m at in my goal. It’s amazing city. Hope to see u😉

[@user-bp4mm3th4u]

Sounds like June,july,august,september months are not a good time to visit 50 degree heat even 40 degree heat is not for me have been very interested in taking a look at the city great info

[@rasmusgutfelt]

Yes, you got it. I would say from mid september it starts being okay again (still hot if you’re not used to it), so i would for sure stay away june, july and august. Can report that humidity seems to be wearing off a bit, not about to pass out on my morning runs anymore 😂

[@Gundal66]

10:55 amen to that

[@harry14668]

Im a fellow European looking at moving to Dubai, one question I have is how did you go about getting a visa? Great video by the way!!!

[@allin8795]

what do you do for work bro? i assume you must work online

[@janpavelka3071]

Hey Rasmus! I just wanted to thank you for all the videos on Dubai. I'm moving to Dubai in a week and your videos are super helpful to me.

[@rasmusgutfelt]

Thank you, glad i can help and thanks for watching!

[@alfafi2425]

​ @rasmusgutfelt what about emiraty or arab local, why do expats do not make with them? And why i see many youtubers in dubai do not make friends with local people?

[@rasmusgutfelt]

Good question! I think it has a lot to do with the fact that 10% of the population is emirati and i would assume they move a bit different in Dubai than expats do. At least i haven’t come across them where i usually go 😊

[@NoMadKid]

As much as I adore Dubai, but I feel like it’s not to make a life, just a temporary stop. But from hopefully their 2040 vision will make it a livable place.

[@pauljohn6017]

Thanks great info. But how is it with girlfriends? I read you cant kiss and you cant even hold hands. Is it ireally that strict? how do guys behave when tehy make a girlfried on a party or in a restaurat for example?

[@royreyes6824]

Exactly can you hit it and quit it

[@SF-fb6lv]

Funny what he is saying about people coming up to him and randomly starting conversations. I do that all the time here in California. How else are you going to meet people?

[@phil_orso]

Great video. We’re moving there in Oktober, very excited for that! 😅

[@rasmusgutfelt]

Amazing, good luck with the move!

[@vasiovasio]

Thank you! Great overview Rasmus! Will be a good idea to not put the background music - it is distracting and annoying a little bit.

[@tomeryehezkel9019]

I totally agree about your LGBT comment👏🏻

[@naserdeen8210]

The fact you stayed people in Denmark, don’t initiate and talk to one another that’s by itself is a big point to never live in such a dumb place

[@user-fn3ne1sb6l]

THE GRASS IS NOT GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE .

[@anluxem7876]

Great video! You nailed the section on the great culture in Dubai and the rainbow flag and multiple gender agenda being forced onto us in the western world.

[@rasmusgutfelt]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked it!

[@Misslisasolutions]

Dubai doesn't have indoor tennis?

[@rasmusgutfelt]

I only know of one place, it's not very common from my understanding. Think it's because most of the year Dubai has great weather ☀️

[@johnwho5567]

I visited Dubai for the first time in March 2023 and found it a very International city so many nationalities from around the world.......Really looking forward to spending 4-6 months a year there....I feel coming from the west these countries are going off in the wrong direction.......I found Dubai very westernized and a very friendly, great culture and safe city and that is one of its great selling points and why people are moving there with there families.....Also in the process of having an apartment built now...Looking forward to getting over there for the lifestyle...

[@rasmusgutfelt]

Hope to move goes smoothly!

[@TazBo-wd2ig]

I have heard some horror stories about the schools in Dubai.

[@brutuslongsword]

lived in Dubai 15 years 2006 to 2020. Had now 4 years in the UK and I wish id not come back to the UK, its rapidly going down hill.

[@rasmusgutfelt]

Yeah it's not pretty. I hear it from everyone living in the west in general. It's all on a rapid decline

[@SheikhZedoo]

A Genuine Recap + I am happy to hear the Islamic culture suits you.

[@enchantedgoldrush]

THANK YOU!! Your wokeness opinion makes me want to move to Dubai ❤

[@gauravpatil1867]

How do poor survive in dubai?

[@jona7200]

They live in areas like sharjah and amman and its not bad living, but not what he talks about

[@gauravpatil1867]

@@jona7200 Thanks for the reply, I am planning to stay like broke during the first few months of my staying in UAE

[@jona7200]

@@gauravpatil1867 if you have a place to live, the rest is easy. There are a lot of cheap food places!!

[@ollie7620]

Living costs are low, rent is only high in the most desirable areas

[@Alex-hr9zb]

Try Philippines

[@rasmusgutfelt]

Why?

[@mekolanaorem7390]

First of all, I like your videos. I have a dream of moving to Dubai but I belong to a poor family from India and I have a lot of queries on what business can I start with less money….please share your experience on that as well

[@alvaroga1n]

I didn’t get much from this video, very basic information but thanks tho

[@PJ-hi1gz]

I'm curious on your perspective, why does the rainbow flag being visible bother you? If I think about it I see it as positive because I take it as a proxy for the place being welcoming to different kinds of people (i'm not white nor european if that helps). I respect your perspective, and would like to understand it better.

[@kevinbelshaw8694]

Good video ... woke is huge in the UK ... which is annoying. UAE is a top for that subject. My problem would be could I get a job and afford to exist there? Better myself and live life without worrying about... can I afford this and that like the UK

[@rasmusgutfelt]

There’s plenty of jobs here but depending on your skillset i don’t know how your living situation will be. You will have to do some digging on LinkedIn and other places

[@annagolovkov7776]

Yea, I don't want any LGDP community in my face!

[@jayceontalylor4244]

lol

[@mrkabbazi]

Your rainbow flag opinion ruined your video

[@rasmusgutfelt]

You’re brainwashed

[@hispantrapmusic301]

@@rasmusgutfeltyou are the one brainwashed. Idk why you care what anyone is doing with their life. Why attack like this the community, as someone like u who travels a lot I’d expect way more. How ignorant can you be?

[@nailil5722]

this guy is brainwashed