Kuala Lumpur vs. Dubai: Which is Better for Wealthy Expats?
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Are you planning to relocate to Asia? In this video, Andrew compares the cities of Kuala Lumpur and Dubai and shares his insights on factors you may not have considered when looking where to live overseas.
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Which cities do you want us to compare?
Where to do business Seychelles, Dubai, Singapore and why
What do you think about living in Malta vs Cryprus vs Greece.
Colombo & Singapore
I'd like you to compare cheap coastal towns please
Mexico City and Bogota
You can live happy in Dubai if you rich. But in KL everyone can live happily.
My bother in-law lives in Dubai, and its a v. impressive city to visit, but neither my family or I would ever swap our life in KL for Dubai. KL is very relaxed, friendly, cost of living is good, and it has the most beautiful destinations to visit across SE Asia on your door step.
Thank you
Definitely KL for me... more easy going, open culture, natural beauty, great food and less complex for day to day leaving. Also less status driven, friendly people and under-stated so no social pressure to stand-out. KL is surely a social-leveller. However Dubai is fascinating, very magical, better processes, more planned city. But it surely lacks the natural beauty and old world charm of KL. And more expensive. I love both the cities but KL is closer to my heart ❤
Malaysia is clean throughout the country full of beautiful mountains, beaches and rainforests. Dubai is just a city, same with Singapore. With everything online in todays world, Malaysia is more easygoing and can enjoy with family instead of thinking about your next expense and getting worked up.
We have a president n the national anthem. Singapore is a country 😭
@@noorirwan686 singapore is city and country name
After reading all the comments, i decided not to move to Dubai but to stay and work in Malaysia.
great choice. tq
Nice choice
I lived in Dubai for 5 years. Rent is expensive, you might not pay tax, but you get milked for anything else. It is luxurious, but only when you are in the aircon and out the dust. Having visited KL I would definately choose KL between the two.
Weather is probably the biggest driving factor. As soon as you drive out of the shiny high rise city you are confronted by a total lack of greenery, everything is covered in dust and grey, drab and depressing.
10 million pop vs 33 million pop. What do one expect living in a more dense populated country.
Dubai lack of green and Malaysia everywhere is green
That's why even the cats are depressed..
Kuala Lumpur has everything..
All Asian foods can be found in KL..but you can't find Malaysian foods in other Asian countries..
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You can get Malaysian food in every Asian country, not sure what you're talking about.
@@kayflip2233 very simple..can you find Nasi Lemak, laksa and teh tarik and etc in Russia.. China..Nepal .. Japan.. Pakistan, Kazakhstan.. the Middle East etc etc.???.. go and search!!
@@decTac make up you mind - first you say you CAN'T find, then you say you CAN find.
@@kayflip2233 you don't understand what I wrote.. read again.. poor you 😁
@@decTac Dumb fool edits his comment then tells me I don't understand what you wrote. Did you forget that it shows your comment as EDITED and I can see the change? 🤣
I have been in both places and personally I would pick Malaysia - love the people (super nice and easy going), culture, food and better pricing too.
I been in both cities ,,I like KL more, just feels different and more happy than Dubai,,even cats in Dubai looks depressed and sad ,I don't know why is that
Hahha
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Whattt 🙀
Arab cats are not depressed. Only those imported ones…
blessed with rahmah brother.
KL in a heartbeat! People are more laid back and friendly, also less corruption. Food is delicious and cheap. Rents are nearly half the amount. Always felt safe in both KL and Panang. People are more generous and also more honest. Overall, it is a more ethical and moral society IMO.
Less corruption in KL? hahahahahahahaa!!
Having lived in both for 5 years plus on both accounts , I agree with everything you state, with the absolute exception that KL is less corrupt than the UAE.
Less corrupt than Dubai?.. Unless your referring to laws that dont favor women
@Gymtim Tim You are making some some assumptions based on your own bias about what you think I know and do not know, go take a seat.
For the record i have not claimed the UAE is not corrupt, i am very personally acutely aware that it is extremely corrupt on multiple levels, but I am equally aware that Malaysia has the same extent but far more openly!
@Gymtim Tim Dont play the victim, your comment was clearly full of assumptions about my knowledge that you can not possibly have the any idea about and you are playing yourself for a fool if you dont recognize that personal assumptions about another are most likely hailed from a point of bias.
Please dont reply, we do not need to continue this.
Good luck with everything and good bye.
Kuala Lumpur (and Malaysia), * *HANDS DOWN* *. It's hot and muggy, but it's the kind Malay People and the Food that keep me coming back!
Hi
Malay people? It's Malaysians. Malay is an ethnicity.
@@PassionPno I'm well aware.
@@PassionPno who says he wasn't referring to Malays? You can't read his mind.
@@PassionPno you don't need to keep reminding everyone
Kuala Lampur is a lovely place to live. Dubai is so commercialized
I think you meant koala lumpa
KL would be my 1st choice, having visited both I like the friendly approach by Malays, but I’m British by birth and I feel their friendship is historical, because but excellent comparison
It's Malaysians not Malays. Malay is an ethnicity.
@@PassionPno dude,he refer it to malay.hes more specific in his statement.just accept it.
Malaysia is in a better neighborhood and has better weather. If people live in Malaysia they are close to Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and china. Malaysia has a way better landscape too. I appreciate the information you share, thank you.
Malaysia's neighbourhood will soon be as bad as Dubai's now that the US is interfering in it.
India is closer to Malaysia than China.
And Indonesia too
Malaysia is a joyful place to live with the nicest people I've met in my travels. I was in Penang, the Pearl of the Orient and, while I loved my occasional jaunts to KL, I think relaxed Penang beats it for quality of life. Dubai for me is far too hot and somewhat unnecessarily rigid with all its rules. It is also ridiculously expensive. Between KL and Dubai, however, it's not even close - KL by a distance.
Been to Dubai and Singapore. I love Malaysia as a cheaper, more open version of Singapore. Dubai has spectacular visuals and is a rich man's paradise. But, I love street food and the cuisines of different cultures. I also like the strong family spirit of the area and its proximity to Bali. : )
Southeast Asia has way more options for the rich man too. There's way, way, way more money in Asia than the Middle East, and even Europe and North America.
I know religion is a taboo subject to many but these two places are predominantly Muslim, which goes to show that the west, especially Americans, have really nothing to fear from Muslims and the religion. It’s been said that Muslims in Malaysia, or a great number of them, show the true face of Islam ie tolerance, kindness, patience, being charitable and kind, a sort of live and let live mentality, certain corrupt people in power and authority aside. It’s not about rabid extremism; it’s always about the middle path and showing the way by example and deed, ie your character. By the way, good job!
Well said, unfortunately, most people from the west associate ISIS or terrorists with Islam.
@@pipspiper usually it’s the US that would enter a country, usually an Islamic one, like Afghanistan or Iraq et el, to overthrow its ‘dictator’ or ‘barbaric’ government. Would any other country do that to the US or another country for that matter? Would they send troops and bomb tracts of America just because they didn’t like Trump and his policies or any other president? Yes, unfortunately, 9-11 happened but that is not equal to a whole country sending their troops over to wreak devastation on a ‘troubled’ land so as to ‘free’ the people and give them democracy. Maybe now Russia is sadly taking a leaf out of the US’ book.
Thanks to your kind word, btw are you malaysian ?
@@Itsvivx99 yes, the land of hopefully friendly and helpful people. Visit and savour the diversity and hospitality …… and great food.
I lived in Kuala Lumpur and in the middle east (Qatar & Saudi Arabia). Well i guess i would admit Dubai is better place to be in only if you see yourself working for a couple of years.However, Malaysia would be better in a long term stay as it is a center of South East Asia where traveling and going for short gateaway for family time is possible.I mean come you certainly have more holidays in Malaysia compare to Dubai.I remember one time we had pretty much public holidays every week for the month.
Hey how was your time in Qatar and KSA?
Kuala Lumpur is closer to the other Asian countries I like to visit.
KL for living, Dubai for partying!
Between Dubai and KL I would choose KL to live. Hot and dry versus hot and humid, zero versus low taxes, both are Muslim countries but Dubai does not treat its non-Muslims well in law.
Malaysia is a secular country disguised as a Muslim country
Malaysia
(1) Malaysians are multi culture so people tolerate each other.
(2) English is widely spoken in Malaysia so language is not a barrier.
(3) KL is greener, as it is in a tropical country. You get a lot of rain but never get sand storm.
Dubai
(1) Dubai has more prestige and known as Middle East hub for business so the brand name is there.
(2) Imported food from Europe like cheese are cheaper in Dubai than in Malaysia
(3) Average income is higher in Dubai and so does the cost of living
You are a value investor, Andrew. I like that. Good stuff.
For a more developed and orderly city is definitely Dubai but in KL you can have more fun seeing nature and culture.
I love your channel and the way you deliver broad insights. In this video you have mentioned regarding teritorial tax planning for Malaysia. Can you make a video on it if such planning can be done by digital nomads or is that content available only for your exclusive clients. I would highly appreciate your response. Thank you.
Malaysia has nature(top 20 countries with biodiversity , both land and sea). And KL has a rainforest(not man-made). Dubai has many man-made stuff. I prefer nature than man-made stuff.
Things i like about Dubai
a) Cheap Cars, Cheap Gas
b) Service is quick, easy and great
c) Everything is available and easily available
d) Dont' have to worry about women's safety
e) Your Kids will grow up never knowing what drugs are or ever disrespecting women
Things i would say are not so cool about Dubai
a) Getting license is a pain, if you aren't from a western country. Fines are very high for driving rules
b) Service is expensive, i mean everything is expensive
c) Hard to find casual places to just go have a drink, everything is so fancy and up n up
d) You see this vibe where you feel people are just being taken advantage off, like poor people can barely survive
e) Hot as hello, Mar to Aug is a horrible time to be there
Come to Malaysia brother you will like it 😊👍🏻
Sounds like there is a large have and have-nots gap in Dubai.
U mean april to sept
Hi Andreu, I live in Dubai, one important factor you are missing is weather…
Are you considering Dubai good weather? Hot and sticky in the extreme for half the year. I guess that's better than KL for warm and sticky all year around?
@@warrentrout you aren’t considering how hot hot is in Dubai.. it’s so hot to the point you can’t step out of your car for more than a minute
My ex-colleague lived there a few years (husband was a landscape contractor), and retired in johor now. She forgot to close the balcony doors(we are not used to that in malaysia). Came home with sands inside the house.
come a long way from your pool boy days Mr. Henderson! Woot!
Inspiring! Intelligent! Professional! Great Job 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
The free zones in Dubai have very high fees and lots of red tape. Outside the free zone, you don’t have as high fees, but you need an Emirati partner who may not invest, but will take part of your profit and if there’s a problem, you can’t dissolve the relationship. How does Malaysia compare?
Both my picks KL and Dubai thanks for this video
Thank you for the great video Andrew. Andrew, but I hope you don't mind me raising this point and that is the current situation in Malaysia. Just a side note, I do very much enjoy Malaysia. But not the Malaysia today.
Malaysia has been under a very strict lockdown for several months. The borders have been sealed for the past 1.5 years, only the residents can enter the country but they still have to go through the hotel quarantine. Unlike Thailand, I believe one cannot select the hotel which means - well, it's not that great. So "go where you are treated best" goes right out of the window when it comes to the hotel quarantine.
But the mere fact that Malaysia remains shut, 1.5 years on and there is absolutely no light in the tunnel when it comes to reopening, it is extremely difficult to make any plans for Malaysia. Naturally, the covid restrictions are temporary (well, one never knows!) but the pace to move forward in Malaysia is utterly slow.
Thank you for your comment. It is very helpful.
It's not just external borders which have all but closed - but also travel between the states, and even regions within states. Unfortunately, Malaysia is turning into a police state - because you need a letter from the police, if you want to travel.
Other problems: a corrupt political class including the police, and an increase in tensions between the Malays and Chinese/Indians. Something that has always been there, but exacerbated by this pandemic.
With all these lock downs the economy is also starting to fall apart. The tourist industry, for one, has been hit hard, with hotels closing down - many for good. And local family shops are forced to stay closed, but large chains are able to stay open. This has resulted in an increase of suicides as many people are starting to lose hope.
@@bobm4623 Thank you for commenting Bob. Absolutely all of the issues you have mentioned - spot on, I just barely touched the surface of the issues in Malaysia. They have a very very long way to recover which hasn't even started. It seems all is going in the opposite direction.
It has reopened. Finally.
So, what about now? 😆
Thanks Indeed.
As a Martian, Arabian desert is pretty similar to my place. I love hot and dry. So, Dubai wins 👽☺️🙏🏻
My brother left a nice government job in Dubai Electric (10+ years, subsidised housing, zero tax) and moved to Canada and started from the ground floor (night shift, shitty pay, no leave in first year). Not once has he complained about the taxes, snow or anything. Like, not a single time. You literally could not pay him to move back to Dubai. Laws of a country and what future your kids have matter a lot to people.
And the future for kids in Canada is being brainwashed into changing their gender by Trudeau's teachers then the courts taking the kids off the parent when the parent decides he doesn't want his kid mutilated
Maybe he didn't know that
KL an hour away from Bali , Bangkok , Manila , Viet major tourist destination
I think the better comparison would be Singapore vs. Dubai.
Agreed!
I disagree based on the fact that foreigners can't live in Singapore without a work permit or owning a company that's worth over $150 million. It's not a viable hub unless you have a job there. Anyone can live in Dubai or KL indefinitely with the proper visas/permits. Singapore cannot be considered a viable hub unless a person has a job there.
living in the jail you mean?
Personally the brutal heat alone in Dubai makes it unlivable for me, so KL any day!
What about the humidity in KL?
@@LetsDoItOldSchool The gulf countries have way higher humidity in addition to the heat. Its not dry heat like some desert countries.
@@jeffb.140 Agreed! I lived in UAE for 15 years but I also sweated my a** off when visiting KL.
KL is the most humid country I've been. The thing that makes it worse is seeing Muslims having to wear hot hajib outfits, meanwhile Chinese girls wear short skirts lol. What kind of God tells you to cover up head to tail in such oppressive heat?
Yeah monsoons are so much better LOL but for real though it’s the tropical heat or desert heat to choose from. I’d rather choose the easier to live in and resource and manufacturer heavy country of Malaysia where cost of living undoubtably would be way less and get a lot of good amenities from living there I can tell you it’s definitely nice living there in comparison to my visit to Dubai. Maybeeeeee it’s because I wasn’t loaded down with gold my Dubai trip wasn’t thattttt fun but if you have to be loaded down in a 8 figure credit card or solid gold to have a vacation of decent luxury then Idk if Dubai is the place for everyone
Andrew a great Video, A very interesting Video would be: what are some of your favorite airlines globally?
How can you get a business visa in Malaysia and how much does it cost and for how long is a business visa, lastly are they receiptive to investment ?
You missed the most important factor, which is the quality of health care in both countries
UAE's healthcare quality is shit from first hand experience. KL at the very least is right next door to SG, much better option imo
@@InstantLuc thanks for the enlightenment.
@@InstantLuc we dont need SG for our treatment, Malaysia healthcare services ranked no 1 in the world. Almost 2 million health tourist came to Malaysia to get their treatment with 1/4 cost of USA or somewhere else.
@@InstantLuc from my experience, the singaporean people that seek treatment from malaysian private hosp
Any pointers on the next KL or Dubai?
I’m looking for somewhere with good weather, multi-cultural, low-tax and business friendly
Malaysia is the great choose 👍🏻
Have lived in Kuala Lumpur and spent a lot of time in Dubai. Your analysis is spot on. KL is a great hub if much of your business is in Asia.
ABSOLUTELY 1000000000% KUALA LUMPUR
A bit late to the show, but integrating a comparison of company tax and median blue collar labor's costs would be nice for people looking to create their business that involves a little bit of manufacturing.
I lived in the UAE capital city of Abu Dhabi for two years on a work contract. Liked it way better than Dubai, which is more about style over substance. They're only about 75 miles apart, but there's a huge difference. If you are looking to actually retire and don't care about hitting the hotel bars every night and paying $10 for a draft beer, Abu Dhabi is far classier and definitely worth a look.
add more info in terms of investment.. as in real estate, ease of doing business.
I have been waiting for this one. Thank you 🥂
One thing you didn't mention is weather. There are times of year when KL is appallingly rainy and humid.
Good video!
Remember, AirAsia is based out of KL.
Could you speak about , ease to start a business, rent and access to education
How is your Albania research going on? Really interested in that one
@NostaIgia are people friendly?
For a retiree, Malaysia or Thailand seems a better option. Penang or Mekala or even KL are nice and affordable. Who wants all the stress whrn life is short. Health care in Malaysia is also good too.
Dubai is too expensive and the weather is terrible.
In my fictional world, Kuala Lumpur surpasses Dubai in every way
Emirates has suites and showers and Etihad has The Residence which has a shower and suite for 1 person. What other airlines offers this?
Malaysia just changed their mm2h program. Need to be wealthy to retire there now.
In uae or Arab countries local have final word .Dubai is overrated and very expensive been both places stayed in UAE for long anyday KL for everyday life Dubai for luxury holiday.
I’m from Malaysia but i really want to visiting in Dubai soon. wish me luck 😎✌🏻
Visit Dubai dik..
Fantastic! Thank You! KLC all the way! 👑💰🎉
Kuala Lumpur has alive soul compared to Dubai. All organized and modern, apparently when you spending longer time there you will feel something is lost in Dubai. KL has a very good blend of all races around the world leading by Malay, Chinese and Indian, the mixes of Bumies races on Sarawak/Sabah. Also have arab, thai, Indonesia, Vietnam, European, US/Canada, and Korea Japan
Still waiting for Malaysia.............waiting, waiting, waiting. Living in Indonesia and the US....so Malaysia feels very comfortable for me. The prices of real estate (higher end) is much less expensive in Malaysia than Indo.
How about other UAE cities? How about other Malaysian regions such as Johor Bahru?
I think Dubai has been a lot more successful in the way it has marketed itself to the international crowd. Like you say the sexy factor is very much in it's favor. Closer to home KL/Malaysia has to contend with being in the shadow of Bangkok/Singapore all the time let alone Dubai.
I’ve lived in Kuala Lumpur for almost a year. Dating scene is great there. Most westerners think that is it extremely hard to meet and date muslim Malay women. That is not the case. Also you’ve got plenty of Chinese and Indian women. Many nice mixed girls too as Malaysia is melting pot of cultures. Malaysia probably the only country in SE Asia (besides Singapore) where you can find immigrants from other SE Asian countries. If you are looking for 1 off hookup, Malaysia is probably is not for you. But if you are looking for casual few weeks/months dating or long term dating, it’s great.
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Jon Li Keyboards if women are gross to you, I bet you can find few ladyboys for your liking. Up to you.
@@aidasr6066 😂😂😂😂
Nice info. And what cities you think are better for a 1 off hookups?
I thnk i would choose Kuala Lampur over Dubai for climate , food , and so much more . Plus i dont want the mandatory experimental death injections that one has to get to stay in UAE as a whole . At least the said "virus" had been downrated in Malasia to seasonal flu .
Ngl that virus thing you brought up makes Malaysia Based as f.. also one of the BEST if not the BEST steak I have ever had was a steak eaten on the street marinaded with lemon grass and eaten while sitting in a .75¢ lawn chair on the street corner. That steak is still fresh in my mind as a Texan LOL
It’s not mandatory yet! I’ve been holding out. They are making life a bit more difficult if you don’t have it.
@@shawnw3628 yeah cdc leaked docs say 74% of people hospitalized for Covid have the vaccine hmmmm 🤔 coincidence or no? Lol I would take your chances holistically till you’re feeling ill though
The factor that you missed is "privacy". It would be good idea to talk about rumors that talk about spying and hidden cameras in hotels and residences there.
Dubai is no more expensive than London or NYC, and in some cases you can get things cheaper, yet there's no taxes there. So I don't understand why people always say its expensive, when it's clearly not when you factor in the taxes.
Yeah but you get much more for what you pay for in London or NYC. Dubai isn't an alpha city like those 2 where there is tons to do and 20 million people in the city.
@@kayflip2233 Dubai actually is considered an Alpha level city when you look at the charts
@@kayflip2233 I think Dubai is Alpha+ and London and NYC is Alpha++
@@jeremyepstein7977 Dubai might technically qualify as an alpha city but it's not a real city. Chicago is way bigger than Dubai and Chicago isn't considered an alpha city.
@@kayflip2233 ehhh I would disagree with you there...yes Dubai doesn't have the longer history like NYC or London and while of course the latter two are wonderful top tier cities, Dubai definitely is a real city. It also has nearly a million more people than Chicago by the way, and a much more global population. The question is, for high earners do you want 30-40% gone or be able to keep in the UAE? Is the advantage of basing yourself in those two cities worth it? It's a personal thing but the difference can be huge.
i would choose Malaysia over Dubai
Definitely Malaysia just spent 5 years. Only issue the political risk is getting out of hand
I hazard to guess that food supply-line security would be better in KL. Eco-diversity of the Malay Peninsula wins out over a desert. I like a good rain; it cleans the air we breathe.
I am really looking into moving to Malaysia.. love the country, the people, cost of living, food... But I dont like the mm2h program, because I want to invest those 70.000€ in something else. I would like another option, like for example the Labuan program, but have no idea how it works and how to apply to it. I would really appreciate the help, because I want to start with the paperwork asap.
Thanks so much for you videos, they are gold.
As a malaysian, borneo has a different sets of immigration rules(autonomous). Peninsula mm2h has raised the min revenue to 45k ringgit per month for eligibility making many retirees unable to qualify. But sarawak is still low in the min requirement in revenue. The last i heard was rm 7k per month. According to the gov many chinese mainlanders abused the old mm2h program. Hence, rules were changed.
@@keangwooichoo6138 Thanks a lot for your answer and your time, will have a bigger look into it ☺️
Not a fair comparison Dubai is a lot more developed than Kuala Lumpur. I've lived in both so I know the average westerner will most likely feel safer in Dubai. Although there's nothing wrong with Kuala Lumpur when compared to other cities that it far exceeds, but as far as the Dubai comparison, from my observations when a country is less developed it's usually not because of the infrastructure alone, it's the fact that they also suffer from a bit of tribalism and that's where some angry locals stem from seeing too many expats showing up to their areas, so then you're just relegated to expat only areas which are generally more costly than other areas in the city, you won't be able to live like a typical citizen in that country and benefit from the saving due to low cost of living, all because they'll still see you as an outsider and that is a problem that simply cannot be fixed by just improving the city scape and transportation system alone. Theres no point when they haven't advanced the society, it's held back by grey area social issues that haven't been solved yet.
Dubai is not developed. Unless you think fancy buildings and good roads are the definition of development. Dubai and the UAE is one of the world's most repressive countries in the world
@@SolomFoz I don't beleive you would've left that reply if you read the entirety of my post because it's been addressed. Every country can be compared to a better one and Dubai will certainly be mediocre to another country with a side by side comparison. But in this case, Kuala Lumpur has a long way to go when looked at in this particular comparison. But if you still hold hose beliefs despite the obvious issues listed above, then perhaps it's the right city for you to expetriate or retire in. Nice for a vacation but not for me.
@@zeeh7438 I’m just saying I’ve lived in both places and unless you’re a westerner ‘LOADED ABSOLUTELY THE FUCK DOWN WITH POUNDS OF GOLD’ then Dubai wants nothing from you LOL atleast the cost of living and cultural differences in the latter haveeeeee resources, manufacturing, and availability of real estate at much lower prices. The freedoms enjoyed by expats can be similar in both countries just the spending the limits are different… if you have to be loaded down with kilos of gold and diamonds to have a luxury experience then I’m not tooooooo sure Dubai is the right place for all ‘westerners’ lol I’ll admit I’ve seen someone get mugged in front of me in Malaysia but I was in a very seedy mall area and tbf that was the MOST crime I’ve seen in my stay there. Homelessness is a real problem there but again to compare the vastly two different expat regions is a bit flawed in my opinion IMO when you have to HAVE ‘old money’ just to have a good time in Dubai.
@Hcaz Eslof There's definitely trade offs made when deciding between the two if those are the only two options. Dubai comes at a cost that simply isn't worth it but with that comes no income/capital gains tax so that should help smooth things out if someone is planning to dip into their porfolio and Malaysia benefits from this too I believe. A westerner will always carry western values where ever he goes, and some will delude themselves themselves into thinking they can fix problems that are non existent back home.
Right vs Left is childplay compared to some of these unresolved problems over there, because it's clearly not a political issue its a mentality of every regardless of their affiliations. I've seen people claim that it's due to low intelligence but of course that boards on racism because it claims that it's something they don't have the ability to change and it's inherent and I do not believe that. But it's certainly an issue that plagues a good city, and keeps westerners in specific areas of the city I still keep contact with some of them and they no doubt still only rent condos in those areas. Keyword there is "Condo", that doesn't sound like a lifestyle someone is after when looking at a country beyond for just a vacation. Dubai isn't perfect either and maybe free spirits will be put off by some strict policies but you will no doubt feel more free over there with others that share similar sentiments because they're more accustomed to that higher quality of life for a long duration.
Fair point, As a foreigner in KL, i could'nt agree more.
CIMB Bank Malaysia is using the travel restrictions as an excuse and they are NOT sending my money to Turkey 😤😤😤
Safety < Dubai
Weather < Malaysia
Business and trade < Dubai
you feel unsafe in KL? it's perfectly safe, not even something to consider to compare between the 2 cities, both are safe.
I like living in Kuala Lumpur Dubai seems a bit rigid.
I honestly cannot stand Dubai. There is not enough money in the world that would convince me to move there
You want it or not Dubai is situated in the Middle East and that implies instability and uncertainty so you are not always sure of what will happen in a month or two so there’s a price to pay for this too
Thanks for your video
Food?
can you please discuss middle/high school quality in terms of mathematics, stem, and mandarin? Please include some information about the school in your videos. Some of us have kids, and for many of us, this is the top priority when it comes to moving. We need to understand which would be the best school for kids to go to (For example, what's the best mathematics/STEM school in Malaysia, how does it rank relative to other countries, Ireland, Singapore?). Thank you.
@vorotnikova Wow.. We are looking for the same. Thanks for raising these questions. Please share with me if you find any information on schooling.
Foreigners have been kicked out of Malaysia.
I do have friends here who had to pack and go, after living for 9 years in Kuala Lumpur! Short notice too.
Besides they are telling me that for months prior they have been harassed by police just about everywhere. Malls etc......just for being visibly foreigners. 2 women. Professional women in their late thirties.
@@infiad1275 I agree. And my friends loved Malaysia and living In Kuala! Had made their lives there. Though they did not appreciate the harassment they were subjected to during all these last months
This was helpful. Thank you!
Thank you for your comment. It is good to get local info. Very helpful.
Since the very beginning of the pandemic, treatment of foreigners in this country has become pretty wild. Definitely not the same country anymore. Anyhow its refreshing to stumble upon people online who actually know what they're talking about from time to time.
@Deerskin it is very unfortunate how our govt is treating foreigners now. This govt will not last very long. I can assure you come the general election they will be kicked out in 2 years time . The people are extremely unhappy over their policies at the moment and the way they handled the pandemic. This govt was not elected by the people.
Both are great places but Dubai has terrific winter weather whereas KL is hot constantly
Old school vs New school:)
I've been in both of them so if you ask me KL ticks all the boxes!
KL is the better choice in my opinion 😃👍
Kuala Lampur is a lovely place to live i stay there
My opinion,is Kl is better
Good vídeo
I gotta draw a line and say no to slavery..even if I would benefit from it
I lived for 8 years in Dubai , it meant for Indians and Brits and locals , Dubai is not for everyone . I am planning to move to KL. I am broke and have overstay fine after my visa cancelled there is no need to come to little India. It is a nightmare. 😢
Dubai heat is unbearable from May to October. Weather In Dubai !!
I lived in Dubai for 10 years and really enjoyed every minute of it. I'm thanking to go live there again and probably start a crypto business there. I'm wondering how crypto friendly is it?
I like how people point the weather of Dubai as something negative 😂. I'd take 40c any day. People go to Dubai because it's warm and sunny. Rather be in Dubai than waiting for a sunny day in London.
I lived in Dubai for several years. When it was 50c, sweaty and dusty we always used to say "yup, the poms come here for the weather, because its still better than London"
It's very warm and sunny in KL though. The kind of tropical warm and sunny you get in KL is also way more enjoyable than the desolate desert warm and sunny you get in Dubai
Pls do a seperate offshore setup costs in Labuan..
STILL KL THE BEST FOR FOOD .SHOPPING. YOU NAME IT BRING IT HAVE IT ALL.AND THE REST OF MALAYSIA STATES.
Last time I was in Dubai (2016) I had someone point a gun at me, I will never go to Dubai ever again.
Just bought the book on Amazon, I’m almost done with it. When are you guys having an event on Mexico again?