So proud of you Max! I’ve been following you since I started in real estate back in 2019. I’ve been able to build a six figure business and provide for myself and my family ever since. My entire family wishes you nothing but the best. We love you bro!!
@@MaxMaxwellYT can you give some insight specifically on the Fitness/Health industry in Dubai?? I have been scanning everything in Dubai like a maniac since watching the video! Is there a growing market for that industry there?
I just saw your video and would like to how to get started in real estate my family is getting bigger and I think this might open a door for me....truck driving is not cutting it
I’ve been to Emirates (and several other countries in the region) several times and fell in love with it-may move there in the future. The last time I was there, we went to Oman (Salalah) and it took my mentality to another level; we went during the Kharif (monsoon). And 💯 you can get to anywhere in the region within 2 to 6 hours. Azerbaijan is also a best kept secret, but plan ahead and if you need a connect for real estate in Baku, let me know. Ethiopia is also 6 hours away-another place you may want to invest in before in sky rockets even more. Dress code can be stricter in Abu Dhabi and Other Emirates. If I can lend any advice, please let me.
@@icidro1Impossible, the powers that be will not allow morality and tradition. It’s better to leave to somewhere better. It’s what our ancestors have always done.
Congrats Max, great video. We had a similar experience to yours while moving our ecom brand from the US to Dubai. Initially we had to pay more than we did back in the US but you pay ZERO taxes afterwards. You basically save 40-50% on profits every month! According to our experience, the initial business setup in the UAE was extremely confusing. There are a lot options, detail and paperwork. In that respect we partnered with an agency and they almost automated the process. Would recommend the others do the same
Not sure if this is related, but we are considering moving our digital agency to Dubai in the next few months. However, as you mentioned the process seems to be very complex and we are not sure whose help we should get. Could you possibly tell me who you worked with to get assistance in the setup process?
But don't you still have to pay tax as an American citizen on worldwide income? I know you can deduct up to I think it's like $120k a year in foreign income anything over that amount your taxed based on normal American tax laws.
Lived in Dubai for 5 years, I confirm everything Max just said is correct. I am counting down to my return to the Dubai. We miss it so much, named our cat Dubai 😍 so we can stay reminded of a city that’s truly won our hearts
Many of the reasons you mentioned is why I bought a place in the Algarves. Safety, inexpensive health care, beautiful diverse landscape, gorgeous architecture, easy travel throughout Europe, nhr tax incentive, inexpensive lifestyle in comparison, limited homelessness, awesome culture, healthy mix of local and tourists, European lifestyle, great motorcycling throughout the countryside
It’s nice to hear men prioritizing and allowing their lady to be apart of their vision. It brings you closer, understand each other, work as a team and productive quality. Keep posting!
@@MaxMaxwellYT As Salam Alaikum Akhi Insha Allah When Get Vibes Cool. Nice Vid.Yea In Time Plan to Move There....Will Stay intouch Ak. May Allah Guide an make ez for u....🕋✌💯
Kudos to you for making a big move to Dubai for your family's quality of life and business opportunities. Kind of missed your real estate wholesaling and grinding days. Totally agree that our country is no longer as desirable as before. Looking forward to see your adjustment and progress in the new country. Best of luck on your new entrepreneur journey!
I was in Dubai with my wife for our anniversary in June 2022 and I loved it. I decided then I will be moving to Dubai when my youngest son graduates high school in 5 years. I own a trucking company and some real estate
Congrats on your move, Max. Much success to you! I'm noticing that many African Americans are moving, traveling solo to various countries. I can't say I blame them.
Alhamdulillah! This is the most informative, honest, and sincere Hijra content on TH-cam I’ve seen. I literally gave up looking. Im looking forward to future content. Jazak Allahu kharin. Insha’Allah soon I will move to the uae soon as well. May Allah grant you and your family the good in this life and the good in the hereafter. Ameen
This video is really inspirational! I have to become financially independent. It’s a very difficult process when you come from an uneducated background but I feel inspired and will work toward my own salvation. I appreciate the freedom of being able to go anywhere I want to go and having the resources to maintain a lifestyle. I don’t know how to get started but I have to make a way. This video is inspiration.
Asalaamu alaikum. I've been a subscriber since day on, Max. As a Muslim brother, I'm smiling from ear to ear, bro. I love to see how you've grown. Much love and respect, brother.
That's the biggest reason I plan to move - Dubai is a city that is growing and looking forward to the future and not resting on the laurels of it's past. As a native New Yorker, that is really important to me as I feel like NYC is an uninspired sinking ship of cultural homogeneity and Disneyfication, resting on its laurels. That was not the vision of NYC that I grew up with. The problem is that there is nowhere else in America that rivals or tops NYC when it comes to culture, business, opportunity etc. Trust me I've tried🥴😩. when I visited Dubai I didnt expect to like it. I heard all the rumors that it was Vegas of the Middle East. But what I encountered was a vibrant, forward-thinking, growth-minded, business minded ethnically diverse city. It's a great place for entrepreneurs like myself looking to BUILD SOMETHING NEW. The Diversity is also a plus because as a Nigerian American, it feels closer to "home" than America could ever feel. It's the best of both worlds - Old World culture but First World urban infrastructure, lifestyle and business/economic opportunity and stability. Also as a single woman, I can say it's very safe. So that eliminates yet another concern many of us ladies may have had.
The crime rate is very low. That alone is a reason why I would move there. I read a stat that said Americans feel 99% safer walking the streets at night there.
This was awesome. My wife and I are coming to Dubai next February, inshaa Allah. I have been researching citizenship options and found that purchasing a home is the quickest way. Great to hear your point of view.
@annag7465 I can't imagine making much money as an individual. I would send the US whatever is required for that. My company would be based in Dubai and, from my limited understanding, I do not believe the US can impose their taxes on a foreign company in a foreign country. Although I'm sure they'd love to.
Purchasing a home at 750000 AED or more will make you elligible for a 2-year renewable property visa. 2M AED or more will give you chance to apply for 10 year Golden Visa
Expatriates are not granted citizenship in the UAE. However, one can obtain a golden visa which is a 10 year visa when you invest in a property worth dhs.2 million.
basically, “america is in big trouble and we’re getting the heck outta dodge” lol I couldn’t agree with you more Mr Maxwell. Many blessings on your new journey! 🙏🏾
I knew it was something about you. Your calmness and humility, while teaching and giving to those that even disagree or slander your name! Keep that taqaw and ebadaah. Your nur was seen, before you announced your faith... You remind me of what attracted me to Al-Islaam.
Max, I really want to say you are a true blessing brother please don’t underestimate the impact that you have on all of us. I’ve been following you for a few years and you continue to inspire and help me. I am doing something very similar at the moment and I needed this video. Blessings and best of luck to you and your family brother
This is a great video, Max. Congratulations to you and your wife on your move. I've never had any interest in visiting the Middle East until this video. You've given me serious food for thought. Thank you, brother.:)
Congratulations Max! Best wishes on your new endeavors. I love Dubai and it makes so much sense to move their. I visited back in 2018 - I experienced the best hospitality. People are helpful and friendly, the streets were clean, no homeless or panhandling on the street, and there was not even one candy wrapper on the ground. The professionalism and business etiquette is great. The food is so amazing - I had never eaten halal food until I traveled to Dubai. I can't wait to go back, InshaAllah! Blessings to you and your family.
Asalamu Alyakum brother... I'm so happy for you and your wife! I didn't know that you were a Muslim and been following you for a while. May Allah give you both an abundance of blessing... Ameen!
Hey Max! I also moved to the UAE (Abu Dhabi) from the US with my wife and 2 year old daughter. I moved for a one of a kind business opportunity. I have experienced so many of the same things you described. I would love to connect in the UAE. Let me know!
@@shinobi211 It is definitely something that will be a first in the region. I know it sounds far fetched, but it is true. Being vague for now because we are waiting on final approvals.
Proud of you my brother. Even more delighted that you have a partner who is on the same page and can inspire you to grow even more. Continued blessings to you both 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾
Congratulations!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾I’ve been following since 2019. This brings me tears of joy. A couple weeks ago someone mentioned moving to Dubai. I’ve been looking into it more and then you post this video. This gives me more motivation!!!
Stumbled upon this video. Gotta say I love this content. I’m looking at getting back outside the country and becoming an Expat once again! Much success to you Brotha Max ✊🏾
I have been extolling the virtues of Dubai and the UAE from the first time I had set foot on UAE soil back in 2009. Unfortunately, no one ever believes me. I am also constantly seeing negative TH-cam videos about Dubai, most of which I know first hand to be false, yet people choose to believe them. Keep putting the real out there Mr. Maxwell, just not too much because once everyone knows the truth, then they will all try to get there. Although I myself have been to Dubai over fifty times, I have not been back since 2015. Hopefully I will soon make the move there permanently, In Shaa Allah! Best of luck to you and your family in all of your endeavours.
Maa shaa Allah. May Allah bless you with your investment in Dubai. More Allah grace you for all targets of your business rans very smoothly. INN SHAA ALLAH.
Mashallah bro your Muslim Alhumdulilah My business lawyer just moved to Dubai. He’s Muslim too and loved Ramadan there. I need to seriously research getting a job and shifting my real estate to there.
Thank you so much for making this video. I’ve followed you for the past year online and you’ve now convinced myself and my business partner to move to Dubai. Please keep doing this content! I’m elated for you and Mai on your journey! ❤
congratulations on the move America has changed i been living in the usa for 23 years and crime is getting bad and nothing is getting done about it specially for a person that that makes money in the USA become a target for no reason I'm sure you're gonna miss home just trust your gut instinct safeties everything you can always make money again but no one can buy it there life back alhamdulillah please keep putting content like this to educate a lot of people that has a choice to do what you did pick up and leave start over in another country for the next generations people are scared of change and you are encouraging change you're going to get a new fan base not for real estate only remember to put contents in moderation for the average families also so they don't get discouraged to think living in Dubai you need to have a lot of money and I hope everyone understands safety is very important also morals if you decide to have a family think about the influence they're going to go through in the USA where families are losing their kids most people that I have money in the USA most parents think moving to the suburbs is a good idea which there's nothing wrong with it but they have to understand they are really isolate in their kids from a lot of things they raise your kids but they end up hanging with the wrong crowd and get pressure to do the wrong things just to fit in and maybe die from drugs there is no perfect country I hope everyone things about the pros and cons of raising a family in America in these times that we live in
first time watching this channel, good stuff. the main thing I don't like about the Mid-East is that it's borderline impossible to attain citizenship for someone who doesn't have at least one parent who is of Saudi/Emirati descent. Might not be super important to everyone, but it's one thing that is really attractive to foreigners around the world who want to come to America. Makes it hard to "feel" like you belong to that country and say that you're an Emirati, since you'll never be recognized as them I do agree that it has a LOT of positives. Super low crime rate, forward thinking, relatively traditional values, multi-cultural, advanced infrastructure, great location with relatively quick access to major countries and other popular destination countries, low homelessness, great food, etc
THis is right on time. I've been toying with this ever since visiting. NO HAND GUNS! I love it. Perhaps you can roll out some businesses we can invest in out there. Much love
@@Colin-cb8hv so you prefer to confuse your kids on wither they're born male or females?, maybe teach them to be OF "CONTENT" creators?, get your priorities straight dude lol
Just came across your site and really enjoyed your content....I am Australian and visited Dubai for the first time in March 2023 and really enjoyed it like you said a really safe place to live and could not believe how westernized it is a great place for expats for sure a truely International city plenty of people from around the world here..Buying a property as we speak and looking to spend at least 6 months a year in Dubai and UAE in general and like you also said you are so close to other countries that you can visit....🙂
Yo bro thanks for the info. You evolved a lot since I use to watch you in 2017, 18. I almost thought it wasn't you. I have always considered visiting Dubai but never thought of moving there, but have considered other countries. It's good to see your still making moves and congratulations on your marriage. Best wishes to you.
Thanks for the advice. Im planning for 100 years. I went out and bought a wheel chair. Storing it up until I need it. Bought a really nice casket as well. Thank you so much. Makes a huge different and makes me feel well planned out
Congrats on your move Max...we did the same thing in Panamá several years back. Glad to help you along your expat business journey if you need any help. -Chris originally from Winston-Salem, NC
Man!! I really appreciate you, King! Glad you're okay! You have made my day and then some! I'm making plans to visit Dubai very soon and what you have shared is SO refreshing and enlightening, especially about the myths. Very impressive! I'm looking forward to your next video(s).
These last 3-4 years *at the least* I’ve been having my mind *Heavily* on moving to a different country.. Back in 08/09 when I was freshman in high school hooping, I had no desire back then to go to the league, I was saying “I’ll go to a 2 or 4year & go over seas”.. it’s funny how now “passport bros” became an actual ‘thing’ now, & I’ve zoned in & set my sights on a few different countries, while I’m fully stabilizing within a couple career paths(HVAC/plumbing/carpentry & electrical, & a lil with cybersecurity so far), so within these next 3-5yrs I’ll be on my way out the US, basically permanently. I Appreciate this quality content with your deep elaboration of a input/opinion, I’ve watched this a few different times weighing the pros & cons for long term, & comparing to a few other places to start a family, maneuver locations with my career fields etc… Salute bro
@@thisone5766 doest revert mean that he was once muslim, and then REverted? While convert means what convert means? Revert sounds like he "converted" twice correct me if im wrong
He enjoys it because he already got money, become successful in your own country and then grow. His money came from Americas open free market etc and he made money then moved, America Make millionaires daily
Yeah he also doesn't mention the slave labor and the camps outside the city with Indian people who get paid pennies to build everything and do everything for you
Assalamulakum wa rakman tu Allahi wa barakatu. The number one decision you’ve made in this life, out of all the amazing things you’ve done thus far, is you becoming Muslim. It is the best gift that both you and your wife could give yourselves. May Allah give you and your wife the best in this world and the hereafter. I’ve been following you from your beginnings and you had a video asking google how was the weather 😂😂. Anyhow, I’ll keep you and your wife in my Dua’as.
Congratulations. I moved to Saudi in 2011 and visit America 3 months out of the year. Strange thing. America is beginning to feel foreign and Saudi, home. We have been looking for regions that offer better immigration opportunities so I’ve just subscribed to keep up. How long does your visa last as a business owner?
I’m in Saudi Arabia with my family (6 children) 😅. Been managing a real estate business from here to the states. Starting to see more light now on the business and have bigger plans. Need to expand to Dubai too for business reasons. Been Muslim for 33 years. ✌🏾
Been there the twice in the past 6 months. Really opened my eyes to the Middle East in general. You missed the best part, mostly roundabouts lol almost no stop lights. The infrastructure is amazing. The people are extremely nice, and most are simply immigrants trying to make a better life. \Main negative is that you can’t get citizenship no matter what. A lot of the reasons Dubai is so nice is cause they can deport you on the fly for any reason. Great place but seriously, do not get in trouble there. You’ll have one problems with kids there, it’s simply to hot for them to play outside most days.
You are the goat for ever big brotha, ive been watching you since you started and you have always been so motivational bro you almost made my 6'1 230lb ass tears im happy for you bro you have came a long way and you have much, MUCH MUCH FURTHER TO GO
I visited Dubai a few years ago. My family and I had a great time. Congratulations on the move. What types of business opportunities are you running into?
Thanks for the video. Me and my wife are considering moving Dubai or Saudi Arabia from USA. With all the crazy things going in USA I dont want my kids to be raised here. My friend moved last year he said the quality of life is awesome in Dubai.
If your a us citizen you still. Have to pay taxes in the US on foreign income. That's why there aren't many Americans in uae. To give up tour citizenship cost money and if you don't have dual citizenship is not even possible. And u can't get uae passport unless you meet very specific requirements and are nominated by a local who is in a influential position.
Relax bruh, he mentioned it in the video and you still get some wiggle room as a citizen living abroad of not having to pay taxes if you’re making less than 100,000+ usd…even if you’re making more, it’s still worth it and you don’t have to think of any shananigan like giving up your citizenship…
I am from Amsterdam originally, moved to St Maarten, NYC, and now residing in Denver CO. I am planning on relocating, and Dubai is on my list. Question, can you be a dual citizen or did you have to give up your US citizenship?
Hey Max..thank you, watching from Tokyo. Yes, we are also thinking to set up a small business in Dubai. This video helps us and surely many others to understand and insight into Dubai
What a great video on Dubai! Thank you for sharing Max!! My question is this. Here in the US, many uneducated people would argue we need to pay taxes to keep our government running, and to pay them. (I am NOT one of those people!!) How does the government and other civil servants earn their money? Who pays the government? And what is it like for a non Muslim family, namely, females? I might entertain the idea of moving when my kid gets into high school.
I am sooooo over the US. Even as a vet I am just done with it! I am coming over in June for business and would move to a different country in a heartbeat. Just spent a year in hawaii and am now back in cali. Our government is so greedy and wastefull and just unaccountable with our money!!!
Wow! This is great. I have watched your videos over the last couple of years. I never knew you were Muslim. Alhamdulillah! I have been wanting to move to Turkiye, but Dubai sounds impressive. Congratulations.! Appreciate the informative video.
Be mindful that if you are a US citizen, you are still required to file & pay US taxes. I've lived in 6 different countries and I've filed in each one.
A lot of good points. Alhamdullah Max you show how a good Islamic country is good for the human spirit. May ALLAH ( SWT ) pour Barakah on you and your family.
Dubai is a monarchy. Need I say more? Anyplace can be a nice place to be when you are in a new place. Stay there for a few years to get a feel for how the locals feel about your presence there. Dubai needs skilled people there to grow their economy. Remember that!
EXACTLY! It’s not hard to make a place that has been around not even 100 years look amazing! The monarchy starves the locals and is creating smoke and mirrors. Dubai is currently in over $100bn worth of debt and that debt is only growing. Tourism isn’t going to get them out of debt either. When the world comes off this oil addiction, it’s goodnight.
That’s what United States did when they started, now it’s the falling west. If all the rich people leave so do their business and the jobs. Economy 101 lmao USA have 10 more years till all the companies start to leave to different countries.
I've been to Dubai about a dozen times as well as Bahrain. I absolutely love it. I e if my favorite countries. Congratulations on the move. Looking forward to the UAE content.
No, you do not have to be a citizen to buy property. And yes, there are very affordable areas that you can live in just like any developed city or country.
Thanks for showing up Max, I am coming to Dubai this year for business, would love to connect with you and your wife, stay blessed, be safe and let's go! 👪👪👪👪👪👪👪
@@TmarieIbrahim I’ve never lived in Dubai but gather information to check the opportunities. At first, all content I received let Dubai look like “Heaven on earth” until someone showed the other side of the beautiful Dubai. This is what I meant by saying it,“is such a trap”. Naively, I thought, it was all beautiful and would’ve moved to Dubai with that thought.
With taxes, you still owe the IRS no matter where you are in the world as a US citizen. The only way to avoid American taxes is to give up your US citizenship unfortunately.
@@MaxMaxwellYT What? I didn't realize you said the same thing towards the end of the video. My comment was based on your initial point on taxes. Your reply to my comment frankly doesn't make sense.
Subscribed. Dubai is a place we are thinking of visiting next year. I;ve been there multiple times and i want to take my wife there for a vacation. Leaving there is very attractive and glad i found your video. Thank you Max.
If you still have to pay American taxes there’s no tax advantage to living in Dubai. Plus wages are less and it has less economic opportunity than America.
This comment is senseless and idiotic. The American tax regime on US citizens living abroad is universal, not just a based on whether you live in Dubai. You’ll pay federal taxes that’s it.
the middle east is the last place on earth i'd ever want to move to - be it quickly advancing or not. there are some things that are bigger than money.
So proud of you Max! I’ve been following you since I started in real estate back in 2019. I’ve been able to build a six figure business and provide for myself and my family ever since. My entire family wishes you nothing but the best. We love you bro!!
Thank you for the support brother! 🙏🏾
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can you give some insight specifically on the Fitness/Health industry in Dubai?? I have been scanning everything in Dubai like a maniac since watching the video! Is there a growing market for that industry there?
I just saw your video and would like to how to get started in real estate my family is getting bigger and I think this might open a door for me....truck driving is not cutting it
@@MaxMaxwellYT Congratulations on your decision. Is creating content on TH-cam affected while in Dubai?
I’ve been to Emirates (and several other countries in the region) several times and fell in love with it-may move there in the future. The last time I was there, we went to Oman (Salalah) and it took my mentality to another level; we went during the Kharif (monsoon). And 💯 you can get to anywhere in the region within 2 to 6 hours. Azerbaijan is also a best kept secret, but plan ahead and if you need a connect for real estate in Baku, let me know. Ethiopia is also 6 hours away-another place you may want to invest in before in sky rockets even more. Dress code can be stricter in Abu Dhabi and Other Emirates. If I can lend any advice, please let me.
Saw a quote on a wall when I was living in Lisbon that read “The New American Dream is to LEAVE.” I couldn’t agree more.
Note America in general!
North
Why don’t we change it from the inside instead of leaving?
@@icidro1Impossible, the powers that be will not allow morality and tradition. It’s better to leave to somewhere better. It’s what our ancestors have always done.
This is so true
Congrats Max, great video. We had a similar experience to yours while moving our ecom brand from the US to Dubai. Initially we had to pay more than we did back in the US but you pay ZERO taxes afterwards. You basically save 40-50% on profits every month! According to our experience, the initial business setup in the UAE was extremely confusing. There are a lot options, detail and paperwork. In that respect we partnered with an agency and they almost automated the process. Would recommend the others do the same
Not sure if this is related, but we are considering moving our digital agency to Dubai in the next few months. However, as you mentioned the process seems to be very complex and we are not sure whose help we should get. Could you possibly tell me who you worked with to get assistance in the setup process?
But don't you still have to pay tax as an American citizen on worldwide income? I know you can deduct up to I think it's like $120k a year in foreign income anything over that amount your taxed based on normal American tax laws.
Lived in Dubai for 5 years, I confirm everything Max just said is correct. I am counting down to my return to the Dubai. We miss it so much, named our cat Dubai 😍 so we can stay reminded of a city that’s truly won our hearts
Do you think am older woman would do well there?
Many of the reasons you mentioned is why I bought a place in the Algarves. Safety, inexpensive health care, beautiful diverse landscape, gorgeous architecture, easy travel throughout Europe, nhr tax incentive, inexpensive lifestyle in comparison, limited homelessness, awesome culture, healthy mix of local and tourists, European lifestyle, great motorcycling throughout the countryside
It’s nice to hear men prioritizing and allowing their lady to be apart of their vision. It brings you closer, understand each other, work as a team and productive quality.
Keep posting!
I always respect the fact that you are not afraid take risks and that you are forever changing things. Best of luck to you and your wife.
I appreciate that, thank you!
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As Salam Alaikum Akhi Insha Allah When Get Vibes Cool.
Nice Vid.Yea In Time Plan to Move There....Will Stay intouch Ak.
May Allah Guide an make ez for u....🕋✌💯
Kudos to you for making a big move to Dubai for your family's quality of life and business opportunities. Kind of missed your real estate wholesaling and grinding days. Totally agree that our country is no longer as desirable as before. Looking forward to see your adjustment and progress in the new country. Best of luck on your new entrepreneur journey!
I was in Dubai with my wife for our anniversary in June 2022 and I loved it. I decided then I will be moving to Dubai when my youngest son graduates high school in 5 years. I own a trucking company and some real estate
I need a job sir
Congrats on your move, Max. Much success to you! I'm noticing that many African Americans are moving, traveling solo to various countries. I can't say I blame them.
Alhamdulillah! This is the most informative, honest, and sincere Hijra content on TH-cam I’ve seen. I literally gave up looking. Im looking forward to future content. Jazak Allahu kharin. Insha’Allah soon I will move to the uae soon as well. May Allah grant you and your family the good in this life and the good in the hereafter. Ameen
It takes courage to move like you guys did. We are currently on the same mindset. Congrats
This video is really inspirational! I have to become financially independent. It’s a very difficult process when you come from an uneducated background but I feel inspired and will work toward my own salvation. I appreciate the freedom of being able to go anywhere I want to go and having the resources to maintain a lifestyle. I don’t know how to get started but I have to make a way. This video is inspiration.
Dubai looks good if you have money. The reality that people are facing over there, depending on the nationality, is a whole other story.
Not really
You don’t need a lot of money
That is what I want to hear about. The true race issue
People open their mouth and say things they don’t understand,didn’t you hear what Max said go back and listen with understanding and comprehension 😉😉😉
Asalaamu alaikum. I've been a subscriber since day on, Max. As a Muslim brother, I'm smiling from ear to ear, bro. I love to see how you've grown. Much love and respect, brother.
That's the biggest reason I plan to move - Dubai is a city that is growing and looking forward to the future and not resting on the laurels of it's past. As a native New Yorker, that is really important to me as I feel like NYC is an uninspired sinking ship of cultural homogeneity and Disneyfication, resting on its laurels. That was not the vision of NYC that I grew up with. The problem is that there is nowhere else in America that rivals or tops NYC when it comes to culture, business, opportunity etc. Trust me I've tried🥴😩. when I visited Dubai I didnt expect to like it. I heard all the rumors that it was Vegas of the Middle East. But what I encountered was a vibrant, forward-thinking, growth-minded, business minded ethnically diverse city. It's a great place for entrepreneurs like myself looking to BUILD SOMETHING NEW. The Diversity is also a plus because as a Nigerian American, it feels closer to "home" than America could ever feel. It's the best of both worlds - Old World culture but First World urban infrastructure, lifestyle and business/economic opportunity and stability. Also as a single woman, I can say it's very safe. So that eliminates yet another concern many of us ladies may have had.
Need to come we are here
I live here and I can tell you as someone who lived in the west, there's no better place to he right now.
I love Dubai! Visited frequently when I worked overseas.
The crime rate is very low. That alone is a reason why I would move there. I read a stat that said Americans feel 99% safer walking the streets at night there.
@@khariking3721 How long have you been living there?
This was awesome. My wife and I are coming to Dubai next February, inshaa Allah.
I have been researching citizenship options and found that purchasing a home is the quickest way.
Great to hear your point of view.
Do you need to revoke your US citizenship to avoid paying taxes?
@annag7465 I can't imagine making much money as an individual. I would send the US whatever is required for that.
My company would be based in Dubai and, from my limited understanding, I do not believe the US can impose their taxes on a foreign company in a foreign country. Although I'm sure they'd love to.
@@Devin_78look for any USA-UAE tax treaties,
Purchasing a home at 750000 AED or more will make you elligible for a 2-year renewable property visa. 2M AED or more will give you chance to apply for 10 year Golden Visa
Expatriates are not granted citizenship in the UAE. However, one can obtain a golden visa which is a 10 year visa when you invest in a property worth dhs.2 million.
Congrats on the move. Whenever I travel to Dubai, Istanbul, etc and hear the call to prayer in the airport, I get chills! Best of luck InshAllah.
basically, “america is in big trouble and we’re getting the heck outta dodge” lol I couldn’t agree with you more Mr Maxwell. Many blessings on your new journey! 🙏🏾
I knew it was something about you. Your calmness and humility, while teaching and giving to those that even disagree or slander your name!
Keep that taqaw and ebadaah. Your nur was seen, before you announced your faith... You remind me of what attracted me to Al-Islaam.
Max, I really want to say you are a true blessing brother please don’t underestimate the impact that you have on all of us. I’ve been following you for a few years and you continue to inspire and help me. I am doing something very similar at the moment and I needed this video. Blessings and best of luck to you and your family brother
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Blessings
This is a great video, Max. Congratulations to you and your wife on your move. I've never had any interest in visiting the Middle East until this video. You've given me serious food for thought. Thank you, brother.:)
Congratulations Max! Best wishes on your new endeavors. I love Dubai and it makes so much sense to move their. I visited back in 2018 - I experienced the best hospitality. People are helpful and friendly, the streets were clean, no homeless or panhandling on the street, and there was not even one candy wrapper on the ground. The professionalism and business etiquette is great. The food is so amazing - I had never eaten halal food until I traveled to Dubai. I can't wait to go back, InshaAllah! Blessings to you and your family.
Asalamu Alyakum brother... I'm so happy for you and your wife! I didn't know that you were a Muslim and been following you for a while. May Allah give you both an abundance of blessing... Ameen!
Hey Max! I also moved to the UAE (Abu Dhabi) from the US with my wife and 2 year old daughter. I moved for a one of a kind business opportunity. I have experienced so many of the same things you described. I would love to connect in the UAE. Let me know!
One of a kind opportunity, sounds like you have a story to tell!
@@shinobi211 It is definitely something that will be a first in the region. I know it sounds far fetched, but it is true. Being vague for now because we are waiting on final approvals.
@@mitchelldougherty2323 I don't know you and you don't know me but if your looking for people I'd definitely be Interested in hearing more.
Me too. Interested in hearing...
Expat from Canada here, Love this! We've been 2 weeks into 1 year residency
This is Spot on!
I help so many Canadians move to the UAE and abroad. There’s so many reasons to move abroad and Dubai is great for expats.
We just did the same a week ago and Alhamdulilah everything is amazing.
Proud of you my brother. Even more delighted that you have a partner who is on the same page and can inspire you to grow even more. Continued blessings to you both 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾
Thank you brother ✊🏾
Welcome to the UAE brother. I moved to Abu Dhabi 10 yrs ago from Phoenix. Love it here. Dont plan on ever moving back to the States.
Congratulations!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾I’ve been following since 2019. This brings me tears of joy. A couple weeks ago someone mentioned moving to Dubai. I’ve been looking into it more and then you post this video. This gives me more motivation!!!
I have been watching your journey for a few years now and I am happy that you found your joy in life. You are truly an inspiration. Congratulations.
Thanks for the support! 💪🏾
Stumbled upon this video. Gotta say I love this content. I’m looking at getting back outside the country and becoming an Expat once again! Much success to you Brotha Max ✊🏾
Thank you!
I have been extolling the virtues of Dubai and the UAE from the first time I had set foot on UAE soil back in 2009. Unfortunately, no one ever believes me. I am also constantly seeing negative TH-cam videos about Dubai, most of which I know first hand to be false, yet people choose to believe them. Keep putting the real out there Mr. Maxwell, just not too much because once everyone knows the truth, then they will all try to get there. Although I myself have been to Dubai over fifty times, I have not been back since 2015. Hopefully I will soon make the move there permanently, In Shaa Allah! Best of luck to you and your family in all of your endeavours.
Maa shaa Allah.
May Allah bless you with your investment in Dubai. More Allah grace you for all targets of your business rans very smoothly.
INN SHAA ALLAH.
Mashallah bro your Muslim Alhumdulilah
My business lawyer just moved to Dubai. He’s Muslim too and loved Ramadan there. I need to seriously research getting a job and shifting my real estate to there.
Thank you so much for making this video. I’ve followed you for the past year online and you’ve now convinced myself and my business partner to move to Dubai.
Please keep doing this content! I’m elated for you and Mai on your journey! ❤
congratulations on the move America has changed i been living in the usa for 23 years and crime is getting bad and nothing is getting done about it specially for a person that that makes money in the USA become a target for no reason I'm sure you're gonna miss home just trust your gut instinct safeties everything you can always make money again but no one can buy it there life back alhamdulillah please keep putting content like this to educate a lot of people that has a choice to do what you did pick up and leave start over in another country for the next generations people are scared of change and you are encouraging change you're going to get a new fan base not for real estate only remember to put contents in moderation for the average families also so they don't get discouraged to think living in Dubai you need to have a lot of money and I hope everyone understands safety is very important also morals if you decide to have a family think about the influence they're going to go through in the USA where families are losing their kids most people that I have money in the USA most parents think moving to the suburbs is a good idea which there's nothing wrong with it but they have to understand they are really isolate in their kids from a lot of things they raise your kids but they end up hanging with the wrong crowd and get pressure to do the wrong things just to fit in and maybe die from drugs there is no perfect country I hope everyone things about the pros and cons of raising a family in America in these times that we live in
Loved this ! Glad you and the wife found the courage to try something new. Blessings to you, brother !
Thank you!
Salaam bro....excellent video. Would love to do something like this for me and my family InshAllah.
There needs to be a part 2 because I was waiting to hear about the currency exchange in value.
It’s coming
1 us = 3.67 UAE
Good video man! Thank you so much brother for informations and for sharing. I watch your video from 🇨🇦.
first time watching this channel, good stuff. the main thing I don't like about the Mid-East is that it's borderline impossible to attain citizenship for someone who doesn't have at least one parent who is of Saudi/Emirati descent. Might not be super important to everyone, but it's one thing that is really attractive to foreigners around the world who want to come to America. Makes it hard to "feel" like you belong to that country and say that you're an Emirati, since you'll never be recognized as them
I do agree that it has a LOT of positives. Super low crime rate, forward thinking, relatively traditional values, multi-cultural, advanced infrastructure, great location with relatively quick access to major countries and other popular destination countries, low homelessness, great food, etc
I and my wife moved to Dallas from Dubai a couple of years back.
Every day we talk about moving back. One day, soon inshallah
THis is right on time. I've been toying with this ever since visiting. NO HAND GUNS! I love it. Perhaps you can roll out some businesses we can invest in out there. Much love
You want your daughters to have less rights there?
@@Colin-cb8hv You don’t know anything about anything!
@@Colin-cb8hv so you prefer to confuse your kids on wither they're born male or females?, maybe teach them to be OF "CONTENT" creators?, get your priorities straight dude lol
@@ThePinkhearts23 I know enough to know that women’s rights in UAE is not even comparable to the US
@@OrangebarsInc you want your daughter to be circumcised at birth? Have less rights than men?
Just came across your site and really enjoyed your content....I am Australian and visited Dubai for the first time in March 2023 and really enjoyed it like you said a really safe place to live and could not believe how westernized it is a great place for expats for sure a truely International city plenty of people from around the world here..Buying a property as we speak and looking to spend at least 6 months a year in Dubai and UAE in general and like you also said you are so close to other countries that you can visit....🙂
Yo bro thanks for the info. You evolved a lot since I use to watch you in 2017, 18. I almost thought it wasn't you. I have always considered visiting Dubai but never thought of moving there, but have considered other countries. It's good to see your still making moves and congratulations on your marriage. Best wishes to you.
Thank you brother
Thanks for the advice. Im planning for 100 years. I went out and bought a wheel chair. Storing it up until I need it. Bought a really nice casket as well. Thank you so much. Makes a huge different and makes me feel well planned out
Congrats on your move Max...we did the same thing in Panamá several years back. Glad to help you along your expat business journey if you need any help. -Chris originally from Winston-Salem, NC
Ah man, I think Panama is such a great choice !
Alhamdulillah may Allah swt bless you with guidance and goodness!
Man!! I really appreciate you, King! Glad you're okay! You have made my day and then some! I'm making plans to visit Dubai very soon and what you have shared is SO refreshing and enlightening, especially about the myths. Very impressive! I'm looking forward to your next video(s).
Thanks for the support! 🙌🏾
@@MaxMaxwellYT My pleasure!
This was the best example I've seen about this area since living in Abu Dhabi...Thanx a million!
Glad you liked it!
Tax free salary and free accommodations is what keeps me here ‼️
These last 3-4 years *at the least* I’ve been having my mind *Heavily* on moving to a different country.. Back in 08/09 when I was freshman in high school hooping, I had no desire back then to go to the league, I was saying “I’ll go to a 2 or 4year & go over seas”.. it’s funny how now “passport bros” became an actual ‘thing’ now, & I’ve zoned in & set my sights on a few different countries, while I’m fully stabilizing within a couple career paths(HVAC/plumbing/carpentry & electrical, & a lil with cybersecurity so far), so within these next 3-5yrs I’ll be on my way out the US, basically permanently.
I Appreciate this quality content with your deep elaboration of a input/opinion, I’ve watched this a few different times weighing the pros & cons for long term, & comparing to a few other places to start a family, maneuver locations with my career fields etc… Salute bro
Max is muslim? Mashallah🎉 May Allah guide him and bless him and his family, tabarkallahu fiikum
Yea he’s a convert
@@Juicerock12 revert
Yeah I'm psyched to learn this
@@kpacitto 😍
@@thisone5766 doest revert mean that he was once muslim, and then REverted? While convert means what convert means? Revert sounds like he "converted" twice
correct me if im wrong
Mashallah, Your wife and you have inspired me to take action. Thank you both!
He enjoys it because he already got money, become successful in your own country and then grow. His money came from Americas open free market etc and he made money then moved, America Make millionaires daily
Yeah he also doesn't mention the slave labor and the camps outside the city with Indian people who get paid pennies to build everything and do everything for you
Exactly!
Assalamulakum wa rakman tu Allahi wa barakatu. The number one decision you’ve made in this life, out of all the amazing things you’ve done thus far, is you becoming Muslim. It is the best gift that both you and your wife could give yourselves. May Allah give you and your wife the best in this world and the hereafter. I’ve been following you from your beginnings and you had a video asking google how was the weather 😂😂. Anyhow, I’ll keep you and your wife in my Dua’as.
Yeah Dubai is beautiful didn’t even get to explore the entire city so much to do
Congratulations. I moved to Saudi in 2011 and visit America 3 months out of the year. Strange thing. America is beginning to feel foreign and Saudi, home. We have been looking for regions that offer better immigration opportunities so I’ve just subscribed to keep up. How long does your visa last as a business owner?
I’m in Saudi Arabia with my family (6 children) 😅. Been managing a real estate business from here to the states. Starting to see more light now on the business and have bigger plans. Need to expand to Dubai too for business reasons. Been Muslim for 33 years. ✌🏾
Assalamualaikum akhi , how do we connect ? I am a fellow revert from the US.
Been there the twice in the past 6 months. Really opened my eyes to the Middle East in general. You missed the best part, mostly roundabouts lol almost no stop lights. The infrastructure is amazing. The people are extremely nice, and most are simply immigrants trying to make a better life.
\Main negative is that you can’t get citizenship no matter what. A lot of the reasons Dubai is so nice is cause they can deport you on the fly for any reason. Great place but seriously, do not get in trouble there. You’ll have one problems with kids there, it’s simply to hot for them to play outside most days.
You are the goat for ever big brotha, ive been watching you since you started and you have always been so motivational bro you almost made my 6'1 230lb ass tears im happy for you bro you have came a long way and you have much, MUCH MUCH FURTHER TO GO
Thank you for the support brother
I visited Dubai a few years ago.
My family and I had a great time.
Congratulations on the move.
What types of business opportunities are you running into?
Mashallah , May Allah bless you and your family inshallah
Congratulations Max, I’m very proud of you ! This takes a lot of courage and you seem to be going on a great journey for you and your lovely wife.👏🏽👍🏽
Thank you 🙏🏾
Thanks for the video. Me and my wife are considering moving Dubai or Saudi Arabia from USA. With all the crazy things going in USA I dont want my kids to be raised here. My friend moved last year he said the quality of life is awesome in Dubai.
If your a us citizen you still. Have to pay taxes in the US on foreign income. That's why there aren't many Americans in uae. To give up tour citizenship cost money and if you don't have dual citizenship is not even possible. And u can't get uae passport unless you meet very specific requirements and are nominated by a local who is in a influential position.
Relax bruh, he mentioned it in the video and you still get some wiggle room as a citizen living abroad of not having to pay taxes if you’re making less than 100,000+ usd…even if you’re making more, it’s still worth it and you don’t have to think of any shananigan like giving up your citizenship…
This guy has come along way since pre-covid era.. Congrats
I am from Amsterdam originally, moved to St Maarten, NYC, and now residing in Denver CO. I am planning on relocating, and Dubai is on my list. Question, can you be a dual citizen or did you have to give up your US citizenship?
Hey Max..thank you, watching from Tokyo. Yes, we are also thinking to set up a small business in Dubai. This video helps us and surely many others to understand and insight into Dubai
What a great video on Dubai! Thank you for sharing Max!! My question is this. Here in the US, many uneducated people would argue we need to pay taxes to keep our government running, and to pay them. (I am NOT one of those people!!) How does the government and other civil servants earn their money? Who pays the government? And what is it like for a non Muslim family, namely, females? I might entertain the idea of moving when my kid gets into high school.
That’s pretty awesome! Congratulations to you and your wife.
I am sooooo over the US. Even as a vet I am just done with it! I am coming over in June for business and would move to a different country in a heartbeat. Just spent a year in hawaii and am now back in cali. Our government is so greedy and wastefull and just unaccountable with our money!!!
Wow! This is great. I have watched your videos over the last couple of years. I never knew you were Muslim. Alhamdulillah! I have been wanting to move to Turkiye, but Dubai sounds impressive. Congratulations.! Appreciate the informative video.
🔥🔥🔥 congrats on the move Bro! This is definitely a place that my family and I will visit!
You will never regret this decision - The UAE is an amazing place and the Emiratis are very humble and kind.
Be mindful that if you are a US citizen, you are still required to file & pay US taxes. I've lived in 6 different countries and I've filed in each one.
What is your middle name uncle Sam? If he wants to be a tax jumper and put his money in a freaking bank in Burundi, that's his business!
You just gained a new subscriber …thinking of moving to Dubai also from the UK. This video was very informative especially the US tax perspective
Congratulations Max! Did you end up selling the custom house you designed in Winston-Salem? And what happened with your office downtown?
Hey. It’s all still there. We have employees and managers
@@MaxMaxwellYT that’s good!
Great video. Thank you for sharing Max. I purchased my first home in Dubai last week.
What you doing with the custom house built in NC?
We still on the home.
Inshallah me and my eufe are gonna move there too. African American. Thanks for the video
So what hapened to the house in NC?
A lot of good points. Alhamdullah Max you show how a good Islamic country is good for the human spirit. May ALLAH ( SWT ) pour Barakah on you and your family.
Dubai is a monarchy. Need I say more? Anyplace can be a nice place to be when you are in a new place. Stay there for a few years to get a feel for how the locals feel about your presence there. Dubai needs skilled people there to grow their economy. Remember that!
EXACTLY! It’s not hard to make a place that has been around not even 100 years look amazing! The monarchy starves the locals and is creating smoke and mirrors. Dubai is currently in over $100bn worth of debt and that debt is only growing. Tourism isn’t going to get them out of debt either. When the world comes off this oil addiction, it’s goodnight.
That’s what United States did when they started, now it’s the falling west. If all the rich people leave so do their business and the jobs. Economy 101 lmao USA have 10 more years till all the companies start to leave to different countries.
Bro, I appreciate this video. This was so helpful. We are going to visit in 2025. I currently live in Denver Co. Blessings to you and your family.....
Did you sell your crib? the dream home you built?
No it’s still there
Very informative and useful video. Thank you so much for sharing brother. Jazakh Allah
Quick question Max if you do Affiliate marketing do I have to register my business in the UAE of it's remote??
You can open your company in the free zone area. That way you can have local bank accounts.
I've been to Dubai about a dozen times as well as Bahrain. I absolutely love it. I e if my favorite countries. Congratulations on the move. Looking forward to the UAE content.
Do you have to be a citizen to purchase property and are there nice neighborhoods with affordable rent?
No, you do not have to be a citizen to buy property. And yes, there are very affordable areas that you can live in just like any developed city or country.
Thanks for showing up Max, I am coming to Dubai this year for business, would love to connect with you and your wife, stay blessed, be safe and let's go! 👪👪👪👪👪👪👪
Dubai is such a trap because it looks so perfect from the outside looking in. All the best for you and your family.
Can you expand on this? I lived there for a couple months and know about the good and the bad. No place is perfect but interested in your perspective
@@TmarieIbrahim I’ve never lived in Dubai but gather information to check the opportunities. At first, all content I received let Dubai look like “Heaven on earth” until someone showed the other side of the beautiful Dubai. This is what I meant by saying it,“is such a trap”. Naively, I thought, it was all beautiful and would’ve moved to Dubai with that thought.
What an informative video, thank you, my friend. See you in Dubai
With taxes, you still owe the IRS no matter where you are in the world as a US citizen. The only way to avoid American taxes is to give up your US citizenship unfortunately.
You could’ve googled the real answer in shorter time it took you to write this response
@@MaxMaxwellYT What? I didn't realize you said the same thing towards the end of the video. My comment was based on your initial point on taxes. Your reply to my comment frankly doesn't make sense.
Us citizens have to report and pay taxes on everything above roughly 100k. So moving to Dubai doesn’t save you much unless that’s all you make
Subscribed. Dubai is a place we are thinking of visiting next year. I;ve been there multiple times and i want to take my wife there for a vacation. Leaving there is very attractive and glad i found your video. Thank you Max.
If you still have to pay American taxes there’s no tax advantage to living in Dubai. Plus wages are less and it has less economic opportunity than America.
This comment is senseless and idiotic. The American tax regime on US citizens living abroad is universal, not just a based on whether you live in Dubai.
You’ll pay federal taxes that’s it.
Good luck with everything. I met you at 3 sisters carwash in Winston. I appreciate u for taking time out of your day to talk to me!
the middle east is the last place on earth i'd ever want to move to - be it quickly advancing or not. there are some things that are bigger than money.