Should you move to Dubai in 2022? | What life is like in the UAE | Mabel Goulden

[@ElizabethNonsuch]

My husband and I are planning to move over next summer. He'll be working as a teacher, I'm disabled and can't work. I'm a little nervous about not having a social life or not having the confidence to get 'out and about'. Thank you for your videos Mabel, they've been a real help

[@mabelgoulden872]

Thank you for watching and good luck with your move! You’ll smash it!!! 💜

[@jasminedje9577]

Dont move in summer i prefer the end of september cuz it's so hot in summer u cant resist... good luck ♡

[@awakenthegreatnesswithin]

You are able Elizabeth. Learn about Blogging, KZbin and Affiliate Marketing. These ways of making money can all be done from a laptop.

[@sammyboss-yc2kr]

do NOT do it. If ur lungs are dear to you. Dubai has extremely poor air quality AQI reaching over 800 in the summer... dont do it plus lookup Princess Latifah and Detained in Dubai not worth it

[@Solarahealingarts]

We’re planning on moving from Canada. I’m in real estate and husband in is finance! Let’s goooooo 🎉

[@mabelgoulden872]

Congrats!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@iamomarhachem]

Fellow Canadian here, considering a move myself. Hope that if you've already settled in Dubai that it's going well!

[@diditamuziuzitamdidi9814]

We have an option to move to Dubai from Switzerland (we are from a non-eu country) and I’ve been to Dubai twice and I definitely liked, but have worries with moving. We are living in a fully natural environment and Dubai is artificial, but beautiful as well. And you don’t get citizenship in Dubai, just sponsorship from the companies and if they fire you, you need to turn back to your country immediately as far as I know. So coming with kids would be a risk. And driving in Switzerland is super easy, and most of the time we walk or cycle and in Dubai people drive fast and furious imo🙂 Just wondering about your comments on these. And lastly, climate, which are the hardest months? May to October probably. What would one do with kids? always indoors?

[@ryansyed5798]

I absolutely agree with all your points. I went in March this year and loved it ❤❤ I'm planning to return for a month for working remotely, I work in digital marketing and my agency has an office there. Either way I will definately want to settle, I think my goals and lifestyles aligned so well. Where I live right now is not for me at all🤣🤣

[@mabelgoulden872]

Thank you for sharing! good luck!

[@veronikarosandic]

You are amazing! Keep it up :)

[@mabelgoulden872]

Thank you so much!

[@aabrartariq6601]

Well the way you talk am in 🥰

[@SukkariLife]

Spot on! Thank you for the video and you're looking amazing btw

[@mabelgoulden872]

Thank you so so much 🙏

[@bece5013]

So glad I came across your channel! Also very cool to see your evolution and growth over the years! You are a boss woman now!

[@mabelgoulden872]

Ahh thank you so much!

[@brothersman524]

UAE is one of the few countries that I am planning to retire in 8 years times as well as potentially Spain, Portugal, Greece, Indonesia, Thailand, Qatar and Malaysia. Been to Dubai many times and I'll fit in very well there and yes I'm from the UK too

[@theoBaba773]

Nice list brother. Seems like your going somewhere warm

[@brothersman524]

@@theoBaba773 I love warm weather, hate the cold

[@valentinasayshanna4729]

ii really want to live in Dubai. its how i found your videos when you first moved xxx

[@mabelgoulden872]

🥰💜 thank you for watching!

[@b9090d]

I think we must meet up 😩 you have a lot to teach me, i'm from France and planning to come to dubai after 7 times visit to this beautiful city

[@Nylon-xj9ml]

honestly learnt nothing. this was a comfort video for people who are hesitant

[@mabelgoulden872]

What do you want to learn?? Please advise

[@Nylon-xj9ml]

@@mabelgoulden872 ok well first of all, thanks for not taking my comment personally, as it wasnt phrased in the best possible way. second, thanks for putting urself out there and sharing with other people. I clicked this expecting to gather info about the specifics, like jobs, groceries, general etiquette.. Like a general vibe check of this city I'm also trying to find specifics about visas and stuff, like I was just wondering for example, if I get fired, what will happen to my visa? Or how can I transition my tourism visa into a work one.. Things like that. I worry a lot ☠️

[@haseebkhokhar8950]

So cute This country

[@roseannac9555]

Love all your videos! You mentioned your boyfriend is a PE teacher. A Q&A with him would be super useful! I’m a teacher planning to work in Dubai at some point. I’d love to know about finding the right school to apply to, what school accommodation is like, salaries, work load, what best stage to move to Dubai in your career is, are there young teachers out in Dubai, comparison to working in UK schools etc . X

[@omic5891]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@mabelgoulden872]

I will definitely feature something like in this soon as I get this a lot! 🙌🏼

[@charylleeljaeparas7068]

I'm also PE teacher planning to move in Dubai, can't wait to your vid wth ur bf!! 🤍

[@honeyjeanlopez9941]

I work before last year,finished 2 year contract as a Asst. Teacher here in Dubai. All teachers mostly are from Irish... You can apply in my school..

[@permenistimewa1880]

@@honeyjeanlopez9941 can I apply in your school?

[@keithchristian7513]

I'm moving next month! Just saw your channel. Will watch the rest! ☺️

[@mabelgoulden872]

Good luck!!

[@samiraziz8953]

Great video, spoken with a lot of wisdom - Thank you!

[@mabelgoulden872]

Thank you for watching!

[@iamomarhachem]

Hi Mabel. I'm a little late to your channel and stumbled on this great video of yours from 2022 - thanks for making it, and I apologize in advance for the lengthy comment. I live and grew up in Canada as a Lebanese Canadian and have thought about a possible move to Dubai in the past. However, I put the thought on hold once I landed my very last job as a Web Development and Content Coordinator for a local university. I thought I had found my place, but I was unfortunately let go very suddenly and unexpectedly, and that prompted me to start considering options outside of Canada - which brought me back to the thought of Dubai. I speak English and Arabic, have over 10 years of education (three undergraduate programs) in Business Insurance, Business Management/Finance, as well as Graphic Design. I worked in the corporate world for many years and in various positions ranging from sales, accounting, and analyst positions (IT/Finance related). I decided to make the career switch to Web Design/Development to pursue a lifelong passion. Aside from the three undergraduate programs I completed in Canada, I also received an International Learning Scholarship that presented me with an amazing opportunity to go to Belgium for a couple of weeks to complete a certificate in 3D Modeling & Printing. Currently, I've been taking downtime to reevaluate things. In the meantime, I do a lot of writing in the self-help space on social media (and have been doing this for about four years now with a highly engaged audience), and I'm in the process of writing my first book. In relation with my social media work, I'm also in the process of launching a Shopify merchandise store. I'd like to think my background and experience is pretty diverse. I just don't know if my background would position me well in a place like Dubai. Given the few details I've mentioned here, I'm wondering if you think there would be opportunities for someone like me in Dubai in 2023 or 2024. If so, where would you recommend I start looking? Also, what would you say is a "good" starting salary in Dubai for the digital/creative field that I'm in, and do employers provide any sort of assistance with the transition if you are successful in being offered a job? So much to consider and not enough room in the comment section lol. Thanks so much for any help you can extend.

[@mabelgoulden872]

Thank you for watching and for your message! I think you could expect a salary of 15k-20k aed per month but it really depends on the role

[@kenmarz2120]

I am so happy to come across your channel. My family and I are planning to move there this year. Quick question though, how much would you say an American could make in an entry level job? Thanks, looking forward to your reply!

[@surendraburman3626]

Can u make a vlog about your typical daily life in UAE?

[@mabelgoulden872]

Sure!!

[@katarinaogilvie6662]

Love this, thank you! Can I ask, when it’s sweltering heat in the summer, what do you do? Do you just hide indoors?xxxxthank you again!

[@mabelgoulden872]

Yes exactly!! Stay in the AC!

[@kayo.daniel]

Thank you! I needed this to hear

[@worldwideluxuryempire2368]

Yes dear 👍🏻

[@sherbetlemons]

Would you say that the UAE is a good place to start a handmade jewellery business or for an artist? Me and my husband intend to move to Dubai sometime soon and I'm an artist but also want to sell silver jewellery. It'd be part time I think because I'd also like to work in the school my husband will be teaching in and our child will go to school at. We've lived in Bahrain and I grew up in the Middle East so we know we love it. It's actually home to us in a way. Life here in England just doesn't compare for us. So flipping excited!

[@mabelgoulden872]

Hello! That’s sooo exciting! I think great products will always do well in a country with as much opportunities as UAE- good luck!

[@sherbetlemons]

@@mabelgoulden872 thank you! 😊

[@sbaby111]

I love your energy❤️

[@mabelgoulden872]

Thank you!

[@Duller_sancho]

See you soon

[@jamesoylk]

If you go there for economic reasons, you're an "immigrant" not "expat". The determinant for that is not wether you're white or not.

[@mabelgoulden872]

Okay! 👍

[@PronounsAreAnIck]

Is it difficult to get a job without being vaccinated for covid?

[@mabelgoulden872]

Interesting question! I don’t think this should affect job hunting no! Good luck

[@mashashramko5944]

My biggest dream in life is to live in Dubai. İ am going to college in two years and i was thinking about studying in Dubai either in Middlesex university, Canadian university in Dubai or American university in Dubai. But i am not sure if the education there is good, and if i would be able to get a good paying job after that. My other varient was studying in the US and than going to work in Dubai. But i don't think i will be able to wait for that long. What would you recommend me?

[@mabelgoulden872]

I don’t know sorry I’ve never studied here! I hope someone else can comment and help! Try asking on some Dubai Facebook groups too

[@eighty7journal]

Wonderful video Mabel. Which are the best areas to stay for expats?

[@mabelgoulden872]

So many great places but I love Dubai Marina 😊

[@ievaj.118]

Damn I was watching your flat tour and enjoyed it and I instantly subbed and shocked you only have 3K subs because I thought you’d have like 100k at least🥺❤️❤️❤️love your vids xxx

[@mabelgoulden872]

Thank you so much for watching! ❤️

[@jamiekirk7227]

Thank you for this video! Can you tell me how can we get a residency visa, without a sponsor? My hubby is an electrical engineer could he qualify for special 10yr Visa, and I run a real-estate business.

[@mabelgoulden872]

Thanks for watching! I'm not too sure as each industry has it's own visa quotes etc but I would reccommend contacting a visa company :)

[@Anteater_Slayer6656]

How long can you live there? You can’t be a citizen, can you? How can you stay there permanently?

[@mabelgoulden872]

Hey! I have an work visa valid for 3 years as I own a business here :)

[@jaykalsi5326]

Does anyone know how a type 1 diabetic gets on in Dubai please? Obv in UK insulin in free with the NHS. That’s the only worry holding us back 🥺 how do you get the insulin? Is it covered by insurance etc? 🙏

[@mabelgoulden872]

Wish I could answer this but I’m unsure! Try asking on brits in Dubai Facebook group!

[@jaykalsi5326]

@@mabelgoulden872 thank you! Will ask on the group ❤️

[@ahmedsaleh8659]

I'm considering moving from Egypt i work as a sap finance consultant but I'm kinda scared to make the jump I have money enough for a two year stay without having to work but these are like 6 years savings so i worked hard for them.. but like The idea of landing a job then buying a mustang or an aston martin used is.. unbelievable lol i see all the car ads in dubizzle and.. if I'm to get paid in uae with relevance to my experience and knowledge.. I can easily buy a mclaren in installments no kidding.. and.. go to work with it because i can 😂😂😂

[@zaroun2000]

I’ll guess the place your are videoing your vlog.. Al Hama villa, in particular Royal Breeze! Very nice city escape destination in RAK.. I stayed there one time. Another city escape place in RAK is a marjan Island! Like Your video

[@mabelgoulden872]

Thank you so much for watching

[@jamestengani1630]

I'm planning to move in to Dubai starting my own business#South Africa

[@mabelgoulden872]

Good luck!!

[@raksdaily5375]

Thanks for sharing the experience.. 🥰🥰

[@tiktok4428]

Hi darling.i also have plan to move to Dubai..u are already there?

[@user-np4ei9lp6q]

Hi, Mabel. Could you answer please: 1)how to find apartments for 1000$-1500$ in Dubai? And how much to pay for electricity, water and etc.? 2) Can my daughter go to the kindergarten and school there for free? 3) Where to find job for welders and it’s able and legally to work at home(for example to do manicure)? 4) Or write any sites to find any kinds of job from my home country or is it better to go to Dubai first and then look for a job? Thank you for making videos for us, keep going on this way 🌸

[@inaratypes5906]

I’m a Project Manager working for government but very specifically in Economic Development. Do you think there are opportunities for me there ?

[@marlysez8338]

This is such an informative video ! thank you for this, can you share more about how your partner got a teaching job in dubai? i am looking to teach over there but not too sure how to go about it xx

[@FCBcubano]

Outside of linked in what could I use to find a job in the UAE. Seeing as I don't know the average income and what I'd spend on a day to day week to week or monthly expenses

[@mabelgoulden872]

Try contacting a recruiter or agency!

[@ZZ-lf7xk]

Hi Mabel, will be moving over in January. Can you recommend any reliable estate agents I can contact? Thanks!

[@mabelgoulden872]

Better homes is who I used a couple years ago’

[@mabelgoulden872]

Good luck! X

[@mamunahmed892]

I'm currently a Senior Research Offier at a UK based organisation. Are there some good Director roles in Market Research type roles?

[@zorinamccaulskey3453]

Hi Mabel I'm a Holistic Therapist. Do you think it would be hard to find work as a holistic Therapist?

[@mabelgoulden872]

Hi! I’m really not sure sorry!

[@imeanyah]

Hi Mabel, thank you for your very informative video. I’ve always wanted to move to Dubai but i think my biggest setback, or worry, is making friends. I’m a very sociable person here in the UK but i’d be going to another country not knowing anyone. Sounds a bit daunting. Any advice?

[@mabelgoulden872]

Hey! Thank you for watching! Yes it’s definitely daunting and I get this Q a lot. I have a video all about making friends, check it out! 💜

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

Don't worry if I come to Dubai will be friends but not sooner 😉

[@andreeaconstantin6934]

can you please tell me how is about the dress code there?

[@mabelgoulden872]

I have a video about this! :)

[@sukinachamba7318]

Hi Mabel, you are such an inspiration, keep up the good work! Is it possible you could share how i could get a job in recruitment or HR? my background is HR and have been wanting to work in Dubai for many years now. However, i have been applying every since April this year and i haven't had any luck.

[@mabelgoulden872]

Hey! Thank you so much! 💜 I’ve never worked in recruitment I’m afraid but I usually advise people to look on LinkedIn! You could also try networking with some people on Facebook for connections as you never know who might be hiring. Good luck! 💜

[@honeyjeanlopez9941]

i had some known website to work in Dubai

[@loretatodorovska3884]

@@honeyjeanlopez9941 can you please share?🤗

[@kanayougwoke1037]

Very informative video! Please I'm planning to move in to the UAE as a student precisely University of Wollongong Dubai. Can I work while studying? Thanks

[@baby-m2246]

Yes especially if it’s for a masters degree Ull have the possibility to be working full time

[@livingdestination7731]

Is there a language barrier? Hoping to work in an office over there

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

Mostly English

[@GayAstray]

I’m so shocked that Dubai got ranked as the safest city for women! I think a common assumption is that attitudes towards gals in UAE isn’t as good as Europe but it’s so heartwarming to hear that! I’d be I tersted if you could let me know what the gay lifestyle might be like? I’d love to move but I’m genuinely quite scared that because of the way I present I would be at risk of arrest or attack.

[@ElizabethNonsuch]

It’s illegal to be gay in the UAE :(

[@mabelgoulden872]

Yeah I know! It’s very low crime rate here which is great. I do have friends here who are gay, I think you’d have no problems from the majority of people (80% of uae are expats!) and if you are associating/socializing with westerners they would be unlikely to be any different to other places in the world! I think it would be more the locals emirati community that would be risky, but depending on your job and where you live you might never cross paths with them. It’s a really tricky topic to advise on! I have never heard of anyone being attacked or arrested for being gay! Hope this helps in some way. Maybe come visit on holiday first and you can get an understanding a little bit! 💜

[@kaine5546]

Just don’t be out in public and you’ll be fine

[@Jimmy-lb1yc]

@@ElizabethNonsuch It's not "illegal" hahaha

[@hpopov]

I think if you keep low profile and don't parade you will be fine.

[@Jessica-li2ib]

Hi Mabel can you do a video comparing London and Dubai ?

[@mabelgoulden872]

Yes sure!! I’m actually going to London for Xmas so I’ll be able to compare better haha!

[@mohamedrasvi9341]

Hi is possible earn around 30k to 34k Dirham per month as a IT specialist in cloud computing, SRE ? May I know salary range for tech workers ?

[@adrianmilward142]

Hi Mabel,greetings from a rainy Brighton. You mentioned having a boyfriend and my question is can couples live together if their not married ? or is the law a bit flexible towards expats ?

[@mabelgoulden872]

Hey, thank you for watching! Yes they recently changed the law last year actually 🙌🏼 you can live together no problem, I live with my boyfriend now. But, everything is in his name for the lease etc. Much easier to have just 1 person, when I lived with my two friends everything was in my name 😊

[@adrianmilward142]

@@mabelgoulden872 Thanks for the reply,that's great news 😎

[@markm1461]

Would my age effect me trying to get a place to live ? I’m currently 20yrs old

[@mabelgoulden872]

No I don’t think so, I moved when I was 19 but I didn’t sign a lease until I was 20 😊

[@thandiswabonani5303]

Do they have mandates in Dubai?

[@mabelgoulden872]

Hey! for covid do you mean? :)

[@alicegetha]

Hey Mabel! Thank you so much for your videos, they are super helpful! I've been watching you for some months now as I'm moving to Dubai in 3 weeks!!! I also work in the advertising industry and I'm thinking of going freelance through Media City, but I'm not quite sure yet. I would love to have a chat with you and know your thoughts on this. Please let me know if that's possible! :)

[@mabelgoulden872]

Hey! That’s so exciting! Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn :)

[@KK-tf1vb]

Can a freshers with a graduate degree get a jobs in a company or become a real estate

[@mabelgoulden872]

Yeah definitely I don’t have a degree

[@cheeky9334]

It saddens me the people are willing to move to Dubai without understanding the absolute monsters who run the city

[@AmiteshNaidu]

6 mins into it, still trying to get some useful information

[@mabelgoulden872]

You’re welcome!!

[@santhoshsasi5771]

Where are you from?

[@dietrichminakow18]

Mabel wollen wir zusammen Holiday machen in Dubai? Hotel Rixos Premium? 8 days?

[@mabelgoulden872]

Hi! Sorry I don’t speak German! But yes the Rixos is a lovely hotel if that is what you are asking 😊

[@dietrichminakow18]

@@mabelgoulden872 all good i wish you a merry christmas😘💕🤗💐💐💐💐🎁🎁🎁

[@plamitodorova5952]

Great video! What kind of a job do you have in order to live normally there?

[@mabelgoulden872]

I am a social media manager :)

[@sharonlee7111]

Does your employer hold your passport?

[@mabelgoulden872]

I employ myself but no employers should only have your passport for a few days while they set up your visa

[@HomeTravelGardenInspo]

No shade, but I find it so hypocritical when white, western people use the term “ex-pat” for themselves, but will use the word “migrant” if the person is brown, and moves for career opportunities and a better life. Maybe you haven’t used the word migrant for non-whites moving to Europe for job opportunities, but it’s change in language, that really annoys me and it’s borderline racist. Again, I’m not calling you a racist, just the people who would be quick to call a non-white person migrating for better job opportunities, a “migrant” but will call a white person, who is doing the exact same thing, an “ex-pat”. Maybe you could bring this up!

[@mabelgoulden872]

I do totally agree with this!!! I’m a migrant!! It’s a double standard. Thanks for sharing this insight :) I’m sure a lot of people in the comments will agree too!

[@arjunsingh9792]

Quiet genuine

[@HuFaShortss]

Beautiful Western girls get paid a lot in the Middle East, especially in Dubai. They are overpaid for simple jobs.

[@Chainbreak2023]

They worship white European people lol they put them on the pedestal

[@thendelaz3911]

Such a good video

[@abrahamgeorge3415]

U AE never been loyal to those who worked many years. They never get any benefits from there at the certain age they been deported. Now they want improve the real estate. This policy never stay same

[@martylovellmusic.]

It might be the safest place for women but it's a different story if you are LGBTIQA+

[@mabelgoulden872]

True :(

[@dietrichminakow18]

Hi,Beste Grüße from Germany🇩🇪

[@bingo000]

Short answer: NO. Long answer: Hell no.

[@mabelgoulden872]

That’s not what I said :) where’s your video?

[@bingo000]

@@mabelgoulden872 I am just answering your question 🙂

[@sammyboss-yc2kr]

NO I moved and moved Back to Europe ASAP - extremely bad air quality, sandstorms, inequality and human rights violations about. Everyone lookup Princess Latifah of Dubai. No thank you

[@mabelgoulden872]

Enjoy Europe! ✌🏼

[@bebtter]

Stopped listening the moment she said my bf

[@mabelgoulden872]

Why lol

[@relaxstressreliefmusicchan6377]

just wasted 12minutes of my time. just like wtf did you just shared with us to be honest? just some basic info what exactly everybody could say after being on a holliday in dubai!

[@mabelgoulden872]

You’re welcome!