WHY WE LEFT FAMILY IN THE UK... to move to Dubai

[@nathanjack1370]

Living in dubai with a family is the best decision. 2 years in and not one single regret. My daugther is now 5 loves school plus her daily routine, or swimming or gymnastics ect. Long as you have a semi decent income there is no better place in the world to live with your family. The uk has nothing at all to offer. GREAT VIDEO 👌🏾

[@waqasfarooq770]

Whats decent?

[@brunoferreira.tech_]

Do you think $8k - $10k is enough for a couple with 2 childrens (3 and 4 years old).?

[@nathanjack1370]

​@@brunoferreira.tech_ yes depending on your job situation and what they will cover.. ie medical insurances and visas. 8k USD is 30000aed a month you can live a nice life and never be bored😊

[@ActionJonesT7]

I have been living in dubai for 13 months and tbh, im not a fan, the lifestyle is good, tax free, good money etc, but so soulless, fake, and tiring, I can't see myself being here in 2025, and of course the summer, its horrible

[@nathanjack1370]

Dubai is as tiring as you make it tbh. In terms of the fakeness it also depends what enviroment you choose to put yourself in. Nothing fake about chilling by a pool & reading a book while the kids play.

[@poetryinaction2088]

Bye then 😅

[@Hejhoo45]

I lived there for 3 years I felt the same way. It’s so superficial. I loved Dubai before when I went for vacation but living is not for everyone.

[@paulgates4083]

go back to england and enjoy your 40% cgt, income tax, no NHS, failing schools in the freezing pouring rain then👍🏻 but its ok because we have a history..like a fabulous royal family who are just an inspiration…right?

[@poetryinaction2088]

I love the UAE I lived in the U.K. a long time and found it so dire. UAE is a beautiful country (Dubai isn’t the only city there btw) the Emirati people are generous and so welcoming and peaceful. Yes the summers are hot but I prefer that than the harsh British winters. I feel so at home here and happy my children will have wonderful lives here

[@Shariflondon1]

I’m in London and want to move to Dubai. Your videos are so motivating

[@cathywilson3146]

We lived in Dubai for over 7 years. We were made to feel welcome but I think we were lucky to live there before it got so frenetic and expensive. They call it the 'Dubai Bubble' - great for a while but not somewhere to put down roots. In response to your healthcare statements - we had a rather different experience. We both got healthcare as part of our salary package but when I had spinal issues, I felt that some things were being done just so that the hospital could get more back from the insurance company. When I was back in the UK, I went to a private clinic and this was verified. We were in Abu Dhabi for 4 years and it was a much better fit for us - not as image conscious and less busy. I wouldn't change the UAE experience but once you scratch beneath the surface, there are as many issues and compromises to be made as anywhere you might choose to live.

[@CameronClark-s7o]

This was so inspiring to hear. I’ve been seriously considering in possibly moving from the UK and the fact you are also from south Wales makes it so much more relatable in terms of cost comparisons and so on. Going to enjoy watching all of ur videos to get a better picture of what Dubai is like and hello from Cardiff!!!

[@adventuresofabs]

How exciting that you’re considering moving to Dubai! Makes me happy to hear it and I’m glad my videos are relatable with us both being from South Wales! Wish I had a similar comparison when moving myself. I look forward to hearing more about your decision on moving in the future, let me know if I can help

[@thehomelylife]

We're moving to Abu Dhabi in May and this is helpful information! Looking forward to seeing more informative videos like this!

[@adventuresofabs]

Love Abu Dhabi, I live quite close! All the best with your exciting relocation. Thanks for watching 🤗

[@kiarasusan4808]

Hi, I also don't have a degree. Could you make a video of job prospectus for people with working experience in the UK but not a degree?

[@PennyChou-i2u]

It is so relief to hear a mom talking about nursery in Dubai! My husband and I are considering to go to Dubai ,both working as teacher. We plan to have kid in UAE but as a woman, I am really worried about who's gonna take care of the baby and how is the education gonna be. Your video greatly answered my questions, thank you so much

[@Vipercrow]

I am looking to move there as a 22 year old. I want to look for a job there before moving, how can I do this?

[@juliaverbij]

Thank you for sharing your experience! So helpful 😊

[@adventuresofabs]

I’m so glad it was helpful! Is there anything you’d like to hear me talk about? 😊

[@lucythorrington596]

any more info on worklife balance for teachers? I am getting such mixed messages from people! I am primary and my husband is secondary, only one of us would work full time initially, with the other possibly part time or waiting until over so we can fully settle our 2 children. Is their such a thing as work life balance? After 15 years teaching we can't carry on the way we are here :( love the vids! so helpful :)

[@cathywilson3146]

There are very few part-time positions for teachers in the UAE and no supply teaching as such. Work - Life balance has to be created because the pressures are different, primarily due to the 'for profit' nature of the large majority of schools, which tend to be 3-18 years. If you get a good school that does not have financial investors (rather than educational investors) dominating the Board, you can really be fulfilled in your teaching. KHDA (equivalent to the Ministry of Education) operate Ofsted inspections every year for some schools and the accountability is becoming more stringent. We were in the UAE teaching for almost 12 years because we were lucky to find schools that we loved. Do your homework on the schools and look beneath the surface of any companies ... larger or familiarly named schools may not be what they seem. Good luck!

[@BlockchainDeFiLover]

Hi there, Great content! But, Can people survive in the UAE using only English without knowing Arabic or other local languages?

[@rainhas.7095]

You do not need to know Arabic, everyone speaks English.

[@gaellecharpentier7433]

Thank you for your video. It is very straight to the point and very honest. I am planning to move to Dubai for my partner’s job next month. I am changing careers. I was hairdresser/ salon owner for many years. I lived in 5 different countries, and I would like to start to work in real estate. Could you tell me how to research for job without a qualification?

[@adventuresofabs]

Thank you for watching 😊 What kind of job in real estate? If you’re looking to be an agent they are commission only roles without a salary! Most of the time you don’t need any qualifications to get into the industry but sales experience is needed. Depending on where you are from a qualification/degree maybe needed to obtain a residence visa in the UAE.

[@gaellecharpentier7433]

@@adventuresofabs thank you for your answer. I am not sure yet what kind of job, it is a great question. I might contact few amazing expats who did the move , when I arrive in Dubai , and pick up their brains. Thank you. And carry on your videos! 🫶🏻

[@kamranprosser2876]

Me and my partner are looking at re locating from Wales to Dubai sometime this year with our 5 month old little boy! Hearing you talk about your experience is so reassuring to me in that we are making the right decision!!!🥰🥰

[@jubileemaringe8742]

Hello.Is it advisable to move and where looking for a job from March because i heard during Ramadan companies don't hire a lot?

[@adventuresofabs]

In Ramadan, office hours get reduced and people tend to do less work and are in “holiday mode” so that could be true. It also depends on your line of work!

[@jubileemaringe8742]

@@adventuresofabs Oooh okay thank you so much for that clarity. So which places can i consider to live in.I am single and looking for a job like customer services etc.I just need a basic environment for a start.

[@sherbetlemons]

We're also expats from the uk with a son. We've lived in the Middle East and Asia and we're currently in Egypt. We're considering moving to Dubai next as my husband is also a teacher albeit secondary level. Teaching in the uk is so different to as an expat. I don't currently have a job so not sure how we'll fair in Dubai but ideally I'll work in the school too. I'll be following you 😊

[@helloverhere]

Thanks for these insights Can I ask how is the work visa process, do we have to do any medical in the UK?

[@adventuresofabs]

I’m happy you liked it ☺️ depends on which kind of visa you’ll be going for. If it’s an employment visa that’s taken care of by the employer and they will walk you through it. I’ll make a video on it soon!

[@helloverhere]

Yes employment visa and Im looking forward to viewing your video on this topic Thanks

[@nadiaklineva9109]

Hello. Thank you for your video. My boyfriend and I are moving to Dubai in December, and yes, I also having difficulty finding information online. All your videos are super helpful. Please continue to share your experiences in Dubai

[@melishamoodley2289]

I loved hearing you speak about your experience in Dubai and I loved the authenticity of your message. My husband and I are teachers and are also considering moving to teach in Dubai soon, mostly because we also want a better life for kids that we plan to have. Can you please share how your husband applied for jobs in Dubai? Or his recommendations of how to apply for these jobs? Thanks.

[@VivianaFulgenzi]

Thanks for this video, very useful! I want to move to Dubai too from London, but some recruiters told me that it's very hard for companies to sponsor foreigners.. how did you manage??

[@tariqhassan3046]

Everything you said is quite relatable, therefore commented and subscribed...

[@sophievergaraz7066]

Would you have anymore children whilst living there? I’m wondering how it would work with maternity etc. xx

[@MrLondoner07]

Very informative really appreciate I am thinking to move Dubai as well.

[@paloma_kusov]

Could you recommend how to apply for jobs?

[@Nazreen9997]

can a family live well on a teacher salary? husband wife two school kids.

[@osirusj275]

but dubai currency is much smalller than uk pounds?

[@adventuresofabs]

I’m not sure what you mean by this, please could you explain? Hopefully then I can help!

[@MacSaxe]

Aed is pegged directly to dollar. If the pound changes value in relation to dollar then it'll affect the UK value of Dubai salary - but when you live out here you only care about local value so uk doesn't matter so much. Because uk currency moves against dollar it can actually work in your favor - when you can buy more pounds with every dollar that's when you can send aed earnings back to UK. When you get less pounds you keep it in Dubai. Makes sense?

[@lauralouisetaylor2726]

Really enjoyed this insight 💕

[@adventuresofabs]

I’m glad you enjoyed 💗

[@TheRealValleyViking]

Keep smashing it sis

[@adventuresofabs]

Always inspired by you!

[@reshmasukdhoe170]

Great video! Thanks for sharing

[@adventuresofabs]

Thanks for watching!

[@BSharma9397]

Really helpful ❤thanks

[@anujbhardwaj5753]

Nice video🎉

[@cfdProptrader]

Ella will be mastering many languages for sure. that is really a key point.

[@adventuresofabs]

She’s having Arabic classes at the moment in her school so I think she will learn it as she grows, hopefully 😊

[@nilliechahal9853]

Thanks for sharing. So helpful. X

[@adventuresofabs]

Love to hear it. Thank you so much 🤗

[@thanawatamornlertphaiwong523]

Could you please suggest the area that is nice for family to live and school for kid?

[@adventuresofabs]

Plenty of areas to choose from but it all depends on your budget for the school and for your home! I would start with finding/budgeting for a school first.

[@brunoferreira.tech_]

@@adventuresofabs is a salary of $8k enough to have a good life as a family with 2 kids (3 and 4 years old)?

[@manu053299]

is Pre-KG compulsory in UAE ?

[@adventuresofabs]

Do you mean pre-kindergarten? if so, no it’s not compulsory! Hope that answers your question.

[@manu053299]

@@adventuresofabs yes, thanks

[@shivsawuah2957]

How did you find your job

[@adventuresofabs]

I found a job in when I arrived in Dubai by applying with my CV directly through the company website.

[@slaveoth5114]

Dubai is really not worth leaving UK. Different religion, different law, you can't be yourself. No freedom of speech, no freedom at all.

[@Jewzi123]

Not really, Dubai has no religion it has many religions due to immigration , and each immigrant group can choose which legal system they prefer ( if they want to be subjected to British law in Dubai you , if an immigrant want a catholic or Protestant or Hindus or Jewish law they can ) , Dubai seeks to accommodate diversity and not just its local Muslim Sunni culture .