Moving to Dubai? Best Places to Live in Dubai | Best Areas for Living in Dubai

[@eduardomorales1622]

I don’t like real estate but Dubai is the only place I would buy property in. No taxes and it’s the only major city that’s looking uphill.

[@mrbabyhugh]

come on, how could you not. YES, taxes on real estate are a big issue, just be sure to cover that in your rent/lease or sale. i guess you mean for personal living.

[@anonymousJAN2024]

I live in Abu Dhabi and I must say that the difference is mind-blowing. I get 5x my money in Abu Dhabi and there is a rent cap of 5% vs the premium areas in Dubai that have gone up by 30-100% recently. Abu Dhabi is an undiscovered jem. Yes, more quiet and not as flashy, but to me those are pros, not cons.

[@Cobra_Khan]

Can you tell me more about the economy/work opportunities for entrepreneurs in Abu Dhabi? I’m an entrepreneur, specializing in film/commercial production

[@jebeno321]

Just came back from AD. Dubai is clearly more attractive and more "western", with stunning beaches. AD needs to catch up by a lot but that's why it's rather an undiscovered gem and property prices will catch up once the work there is done.

[@mrbabyhugh]

9:57 I saw some of your EA videos recently, man, you have TOTALLY MANNED UP YOUR GAME. Congrats, keep uplifting. It was your spring board, and you surely spring to outter space!

[@logan4114]

I’m moving to Dubai from the US this August as an expat to work for an Oil and Gas company. I’ll get getting an apartment at the Dubai Marina; your videos have been helpful in making my decision.

[@mrbabyhugh]

excellent, his videos are what help me too and i must reward him with some business.

[@Krastev23]

What would be your job title if you don't mind me asking ? And what degree have you finished in order to get it ? Thanks in advance.

[@logan4114]

@@Krastev23 Team lead for O&G Trading. I have a JD, and an MBA from Columbia.

[@Krastev23]

@@logan4114 interesting background. have been thinking of stepping into gas and oil industry but have PhD in biomed and MBA. Will look more into this then. Thank you for the reply !

[@macshild]

Hi Logan how is life in Dubai

[@markbatcho60]

Just rented on Dubai Marina...left JBR Address Beach...own a unit in Dubai Hills Estate....Dubai Hills Estate is a booming location....very nice with parrk and new Mall..amd great golf course ....also boaght offplan townhouse at Victory Heights...very nice.. Vila Townhouse comunity for families and Els Golf Club

[@mrbabyhugh]

7:54 haha, I like 5 Palm because it has a wonderful view of the skyline and jbr but not directly connected to them. and it's closer to land "just in case".

[@mrbabyhugh]

6:20 Marina.... start at Emaar's 5242 (across marina from Address JBR) and I'm liking 5 Palm for a 3-4br condo. Address has a really nice location, view, & amenities. I just don't like their room set up.

[@mrbabyhugh]

2:45 best place for real estate investors is JBR & then Marina (part of my plans which integrates with another of my plans). That short term rental is big business.

[@shuaibsalam.146]

Wrong. Dubai Marina and JBR are done. There are similar Bigger developments coming nearer to the city. Once they are ready, there will be a shift in sentiment for marina.

[@mrbabyhugh]

5:42 ooooohhh, that's where DMCC is, ok thanks much and definitely explains why your office is there and most likely where mine would be too.

[@sultanbnbshr]

Dubai creek harbor and Dubai harbor are the best places to live

[@littleluxuries_01]

Can anyone advise on whether there are indoor gardens? I’ve looked online but can only find the tourist-type activities with paid tickets. I love nature and walks in the park (from the UK) and one of my main concerns about moving to Dubai is the hot weather and lack of greenery. Thanks!

[@LyricalMirage]

❤️Dubai ❤️

[@sgill4833]

Dubai marina is too congested imo. I like dubai creek harbour as best location.

[@CyberSavvySadaf]

My aim/goal is to move to Dubai and live in marina/downtown ❤

[@michaelwebsternz]

Dubai Marina and JBR. Was also looking at Arabian Ranches etc.

[@jackwinn9936]

Not really a real estate person but as a copywriter and a future stocks and trades person I would definitely love to live in marina long term!

[@R23_]

do you only take on wealthy clients?

[@MacSaxe]

What are your thoughts on Al Jaddaf? I like it - quick water taxi to festival mall and only a few minutes walk from metro.

[@sebastianwismayer2795]

Would be interested in this as well!

[@aaaa25642]

Creek Harbour is better. Al jaddaf looks like construction all the time. But it's just my opinion

[@Towanda-xq2xg]

Thanks for the heads up, coming to Dubai in the next few months, would love to speak with you, love the video, thanks for being the best, stay blessed and look forward to speaking with you soon. Let's go! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@Bakaj1989]

Thank you for the honest reviews.

[@officialtopG324]

What about dubai hills

[@Kowsan824]

Great video!! Thank you

[@alexandraf.4069]

I prefer live long term in burj khalifa area just shopping and 2 times a month stay 3 days enjoying the amazing dubai hotels. I need spend my money having fun, relaxing.❤

[@mrbabyhugh]

5:09 JLT looks pretty nice, but yea it does strike me more of a lower cost business office area than Downtown & Business Bay plus it's next to Marina & JBR. But hope you say why not to live there, though it didn't attract me as an area to live.

[@mrbabyhugh]

1:29 Marina I would say for this.

[@micomarinas2753]

what can you say about the plan/vision of saudi arabia for 2030? please make a video about their tax system, education, economy, healthcare...etc. thanks!

[@TechcybersGlobal]

Dubai is best place for living

[@loycemadhava8582]

Can you do a video about living in Sharjah or Ras Al Khaimah. Which are the nice places to live in those Emirates.

[@GameMaster-oe2io]

Me watching these videos with $32 on my bank account 😎

[@fahadbutt500]

same here!

[@creativeworxstudio]

Amazing Video, really interesting insights

[@jesselivermore9285]

Business bay is still developing but in 5 years or so it will be a very nice place to get a waterfront condo. Especially with Meydan one mall opening soon being a bigger and better experience than Dubai mall. Also Dubai creek harbour looks like it will be a decent place to live in 5 years from now.

[@mrbabyhugh]

all true, but the Marina & Dubai Mall will stand for a long time as being "first" with many things, it's proximity to JBR. I have looked at those areas and all I am seeing is "bigger", not sure how that will attract tourists and expats unless Marina & JBR areas become too populated, which is very possible. So yeah, in 5 years we will see how things develop.

[@WealthyExpat]

Agreed, creek harbour is developing really well and will be one of the main areas in 1-2 years

[@carolryan3116]

My next project l want to move to Dubai thanks for the information 💝💕

[@sapphirepixy18]

Hello Wealthy Expat, looking to relocate. I’ve heard a lot about downtown Dubai and DIFC. Not really impressed with my search. The buildings look outdated. What do you think of Arjan and Mohammed Bin Rashid City? I’m looking for areas with newer builds but not isolated. I’d appreciate your insight. Thank you!

[@vmdb20]

What is about of potential of other emirates?

[@hlc1971]

Hey Raphael, I was wondering while I was watching your video's that you never talk about Dubai Hills... Is that because it's not worth mentioning or because not a lot of people are interested in property there? I myself saw my dreamhouse and although it's already sold, I still want to see it and maybe if I would still fall in love with it again am going to make an offer... Yes that's how much I actually want it haha Palm Jumeirah is also very nice so yeah I have a lot to think about a lot to see once I am there.... Thanks for your great informative video's!

[@Diablotux]

Hi Raphael thanks for the info, I have been living in Dubai for a while and agree with most of what you said. In terms of an area where you can live your day to day by walking which areas would you suggest? For now I am in Business Bay/Downtown but open to consider other options

[@generalkazutoshi]

What about Meydan & MBR City ?

[@martinsjogren4366]

Check out Al Barari!

[@shuaibsalam.146]

Consider Dubai Marina, JBR.

[@loydeISM]

Barsha Heights is the way to go. Easy access to everything.

[@Goriza]

Nice videos! Love it

[@mr.hardevsingh8327]

Which place is best for Investment

[@shuaibsalam.146]

dubai Creek harbour, Meydan. just focus on these. Its where all the stuff is happening.

[@Avapishi]

Thank you

[@parthbarde166]

You should make a video on e2 visa

[@baseballconnection8090]

He has one already. For more specifics, it would be better to look at videos from US immigration attorneys. Most of Rafael's clients are trying to leave high tax countries, not vice versa.

[@myronbourne6937]

@@baseballconnection8090 what's it called?

[@baseballconnection8090]

@@myronbourne6937 He touches on it briefly in his video about the Grenada passport.

[@sanjaychan1]

Hi….What place do you suggest for someone who has a job in DIFC. Marina will be too far…

[@karlsvensson1766]

Anywhere in DIFC or Downtown really. Why not Index Tower for example.

[@Rebecca-qg8pb]

To be honest I want to go there to work I want to live in business bay, I just want to know if i can buy a property that's old for cheap and renovated.

[@Johndoe-qn9jr]

How did Dubai and Abu dabi handle the corona, did they try to force people to take that thing in your arm as you call it ?

[@Jazzmiiiinal]

I want an area that is close to ASD for my daughter and also a modern apartment i hate the old building what do you recommend mbr or what i need help

[@Gabriel-fr3sd]

is it true that prices has spiked during 2022? vs 2021

[@henrik4438]

Hello, you mention an apartment in the Address rents for 8-12k. How much do you pay for one of those?

[@WealthyExpat]

Depends on the time of year, but should be $1-1.5M USD to buy

[@jonathansterlings2657]

I want to move to Dubai from the UK.

[@vinsapoon]

Thoughts on Five Palm residences in Dubai? Love the design finishing of the units there but haven't heard anything about it.

[@sirinath]

Are there villas for foreigners in Dubai which not part of a HOA or community?

[@realKimNinja]

glad you didn't mention Deira ( old dubai ) in the other side of the creek. it's only for lower income people. 👍🏼

[@karlsvensson1766]

What do you think about City Walk? I am excited for Central Park at City Walk. Very western high end livable near downtown, by MERAAS so similar style as La Mer beach or Blue Water island.

[@WealthyExpat]

Yes City Walk is a great area !! Forgot to mention it actually

[@shuaibsalam.146]

Go for it. Inventory wont last.

[@karlsvensson1766]

@@shuaibsalam.146 There will always be resale ;) Just like there is tone of resale apartments in CityWalk available right now.

[@shuaibsalam.146]

@@karlsvensson1766 true. but when you like it and want to invest in it then why wait for resale and be at mercy of buying whats available instead of getting to choose what you like? from the developer? 😌

[@karlsvensson1766]

@@shuaibsalam.146 Average construction time seems to be 4 years which is a long time in the future to pay rent and wait before I can live in it myself.

[@streenjiang7749]

Thank you so much for all this information, which is really helpful. Anyway, I am planing go to Dubai and work there to make a living... what area should I choose to find an cheap apartment for new guy in Dubai? (Never been to Dubai and all the information I got is from the Internet, still afraid of unknow).

[@LandscapeMaster33]

*I want to purchase a town house out there. I've seen some in the range of like 350-450K CAD. Where are those?*

[@AndyT-o4p]

Hello what would you recommend for someone earning 20,000 dirhams a month looking for a nice two bed and doesn't mind a 30 minute drive to the office which is in media city?

[@CloseYourWombs]

What about Arjan?

[@kenengland3700]

What are your thoughts on Sustainable City?

[@Johndoe-qn9jr]

what about Abu dabi ?

[@SACM2023]

Can an expat buy property in Sharjah?

[@jack4301]

can a 18 year old start a comapny in dubai free zone?

[@WealthyExpat]

Yes 18+ can start a company

[@tan90821]

please make a video about -Best Places to Live in Abu Dhabi

[@Luuvkev]

Great video man, I’ll be moving to Dubai in 1.5 years. All of your videos have helped so much.

[@frankgeorge378]

Would you recommend Damac Hills 2?

[@Jack-hx5xg]

can i start a one man crypto trading and investing company in one of the free zones in dubai? Also could you tell me the best free zone for starting such crypto comapanies?

[@sumeraanjuman7413]

Boli mai climate yea wahi bol ra nature Mumbai mein jaga jaga garden hai

[@majidashoori946]

persian golf not just golf 🤨

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Are there any apartments to rent in Dubai for $800 per month? I am not a woman, of means by any means, but, I am interested to know if there is anywhere to live for that rent, which is also NOT a total flea pit, or a rat's nest. Thank you for any replies you care to give to me, in advance.

[@aaaa25642]

You could rent a studio but not in the areas that were mentioned

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

@@aaaa25642 I am still waiting to hear back from the owner of this channel to be honest with you.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

I am hoping to hear back from the owner of this channel to be honest with you.

[@lekeabiodun3252]

Been here 3 months and I’d definitely cross off Marina/JBR. Just traffic and low quality eateries (except in Pier 7). If you want ocean views with private beach and newer buildings, you definitely want to be in Emaar Beachfront (Dubai Harbour). An apartment in Palm Jumeirah is great too but avoid Palm West Beach if you want to get any sleep.

[@hummingbirdsheart]

Hi Raphael, thank you for your videos! Could you please make video about how to get a loan to buy property for different income classes? Is that possible to get a loan if your monthly income is AED 12-16k?

[@shuaibsalam.146]

12k - 16k is Very easy if you work in dubai. If you are an expat then there's a different requirement.

[@mbahlaeticia6181]

As for me am broke and seeking for help

[@Emperoraurora]

Why is Deira bad?

[@aaaa25642]

Really why Deira is worse than JBR. Hm, let's think......

[@zazzleq6139]

Why wouldn’t I want to live next to Russian tourists? I don’t hate Russian people 🤷🏽‍♂️ Made it sound like I won’t want to live there solely because people who are from Russia live there. Russians are okay just like other people. 👀😅

[@Лола-ь7ж]

Lucky! Then you must have not witnessed drunk ignorant Russians that assume they are the kings of the world with their last 1k$ in the pocket

[@zazzleq6139]

@@Лола-ь7ж of all things you could’ve thought of, that’s what you chose? That’s not a Russian thing. Every country has that type of a person. Thanks for proving my point.

[@perfectly22smith38]

No. It was about him dying it was a short term tourist area, with a lot of Russians. Nothing specific against Russians

[@jamielhashmi3856]

DEIRA AND BUR DUBAI ARE THE SOUL OF DUBAI AND YOU DON'T LIKE IT I AM VERY SURPRISED 🤔

[@jamielhashmi3856]

@WhatsApp☩①②⑤①④④①④①④④ No way i "respect your statement" i used live their and my Father has a restaurant there that's why otherwise no hard feelings

[@sultanbnbshr]

Dubai silicon oasis

[@monkeyrater]

Ive heard horror stories about expats living in Dubai being subject to islamic law, which is basically dark ages type of justice system including dungeon-like prison system. Expats who have been late on house payments have literally been thrown into these dungeons with awful food and almost died due to no medical attention. Keep in mind that islamic law looks on unbelievers as sub-human infidels.

[@jebeno321]

Tell more pls

[@monkeyrater]

@@jebeno321 Everything I am describing in this comment are things Ive seen in youtube videos about the bad side of Dubai. I cant remember the exact search term I used to bring these videos up but there are tons of video on youtube about peoples horrible experiences there so it should be easy to find them.

[@levicarpenter5509]

What is with all these paid influences acting like Dubai is this utopia

[@dellrugby]

You say anyone can talk to you. I don't have a half million in net worth. Thanks for nothing.