Been here in the UAE since 2008 (british expat) what I can say is it's not as cheap to live here than it use to be... for me it's soon time to head back as can't wait to be back with the extended family, money just can't fill that void.
Of course you’re gonna say that when moving back. All those years you didn’t think of family cos money was more important. Now that you’ve had enough you play the family card.
Welcome to the UAE! Not British but I moved from the UK to Dubai so can relate to a lot of your experience. There's lots of great things, but the most fantastic aspect of Dubai is the sheer variety of (halal) food and the safety especially as a Muslim. I've always loved your content but found it more UK-centric, hopefully we'll see more UAE content with you here!
@@hbfurniture3765 hi there, There's literally thousands of WhatsApp groups but most of them are likely irrelevant to you as they're based on location, community or any common factor. Your best bet of you're here already is to get in touch with the neighborhood rather than online. Hope it helps!
Hai...i would like to move in Dubai for Job purposes.Specially in Teaching... That's why i hv to complete a 6 mnth course ( teaching related)...in Dubai. How it would be....? Is there any chances for getting a job in Schools.... Or it will b pretty tough for Me.. From Bangladesh
@@solomonkzarka4045 No it is not. The best part about Dubai/Abu Dhabi is that you can live on 200 AED a month for food (i know ppl who do this) or 2,000 AED a month or even 10,000 AED a month. Personally, when my family of 3 members were here in Dubai, my expenses on grocery & food was around 3,000 AED a month.
@@azizkhan9154 w/salaam brother. The cost of applying Emirates ID is the same all over UAE. Deposit for Electricity would vary depending on the emirate. The biggest cost that you need to pin down before a move is the cost of your visa - as in, if you are setting up a business / getting a freelancer visa etc. The cheapest is getting a job here as that would mean your employer absorbs most of the visa costs. Does that answer your question?
Jzakallah for the assistance How about contracts where accommodation and utilities are already included from the employer is this true or just over selling. For example many say teachers going there that even rent and electricity they don't pay.
You need around £10k to start. Lots of set up costs. You have to pay for any paperwork you need. School costs and transportation are very high. My advice is do your calculations first. You may find a small difference in your tax free salary compared to your UK salary. School starts at 7:30. Very early and exhausting for kids. The weather from April to Oct is unbearable, reaching anywhere between 37-45 Celsius
Assalamu alaykum, Jazkallah khayran for a glimpse in to what the first month was like. My family and are planning on going before the year is up to look around and see where would be a good fit. I would be interested in the groups and Facebook pages as well.
An unwritten rule you will realise soon is that as a British / Western expat you automatically qualify as "rich" and therefore incur higher costs in general. Upscale neighbourhoods with organic grocers and posh UK curriculum schools aside, if you only speak English (as opposed to as a second language in addition to Hindi/Urdu/Malayalam/Tagalog/Arabic) you tend to get tourist rates and miss out on insider deals in local shops and "normal" places outside of malls.
Welcome to Dubai! I would definitely like to know more about Sharia-compliant investment opportunities available for Western expats, particularly Canadian non-residents, living in Dubai (for beginners).
Salaam Mohsin, JazakAllah for sharing your honest views re the move to Dubai. May it be a prosperous yet rewarding new chapter for you and the family. Strongly considering a move to Dubai InshaaAllah. Could I ask to be addd to the groups please. JazakAllah Khairun.
Salam! It would be amazing if you could talk about the diversity in the UAE. Where do expats tend to come from and how diverse is it compared to living in the UK?
1. Things will take longer than expected 2. Initial start up costs are high 3. There are whatsapp and telegram groups that cover all information for moving
Been here for a month to scope things out, so can say I've heard similar advice. I am dreading going back to UK and feeling somebody is going to mug me in London or hear some racist taunt. Dubai is safe and diverse.
S Alikom brother. may you please help me with adding to those groups you talked about in 10:30 of the video. im now in china and gonna be moving to UAE in few monthes.
Great clip, and to hear all this from someone moving with kids! Can you tell us how you found getting the kids set up with a new school, and what they think too? Cheers, Andy
ASA. Very good video and great channel. Can you please do a video on the residency requirements for Dubai/UAE please? I am sure I can look it up online, but it's definitely more entertaining to watch you a bloke like you tell his personal story. I am from America and it's fun to say bloke. haha.
This was helpful thank you as I am planning on moving there sometime in the near future. Can you kindly share the groups you mentioned. Also if you can create a video for the costs side of things what would be wonderful. Ramadan Mubarak ☪️
Your choice of area to live generally takes care of that, flashy downtown or marina for those that may want a more bling glitzy feel Vs areas like Midriff /nad Al Sheba /hammar for eastern feels while plenty of mixed communities with suburban touches in AR, Mudon etc...Dubai will be what you want it to be for the family and that is the best part of Dubai...masjid to pray if you want to pray, a club to party in if you wanna party
renting involves : agent commissons , utility deposits , and electricity plus chiller (Ac) bills separate , so go for chiller free buildings to rent , and before renting you can check with Dubai land department , how much a unit is rented for maximum, and check for any area close to metro , dont go for old isolated buildings
Im planning to migrate to UAE from London, had a few things in mind and found your video very informative. Moving from london would you prefer dubai or sharjah? Please share rhe chat groups you mentioned in your video. Thanks
Asalam o alikum Brother Mohsin, MashAllah very good video, I have a question if you don’t mind , why did you sell your house in UK, is that to buy gain residency in Dubai through property investment?
dear brother we have planned to move to uae inn shaa Allaah.. with my 4 kids and mom.. please do tell about these WhatsApp groups as i know i will need help from A to Z..i mean don't know anything about uae where to buy what and documentation etc..
Hi brother, I need some help I live in the uk and I want to experience life in Dubai so any recommendations? Where can I stay for a month as a single Muslim female ?
Great video and valuable information. I am from the UK, but looking forward to moving to UAE very soon (insha'Allah). Can I be added to the WhatsApp Group for Expats?
Inshallah looking to make the move to Dubai, and seeking good recruitment contacts. I have 14 years in the IT infrastructure project manager space. Mohsin would be great to be added to the facebook and support groups
This video has been very informative. I am Canadian citizen residing in Vancouver who's quite interested in relocating my family to the UAE. I am by profession a construction project manager and would like to know what is the best avenue for connecting with local entities or whatsapp groups that can be of assistance in this process?
Thanks for the video. I will be visiting Dubai from April 1 to April 10 with the purpose of exploring business opportunities. I would like to join your group.
Thanks so much for the useful content! I am hoping to move to the uae but in that time lag/waiting game part Are you still part of the WhatsApp/feb groups? I would be interested in joining if you found them helpful Keep up the great work!
Great video. You mentioned your ID took longer than planned, did you do a visa run to Oman? Is so what was the experience like and what should one expect…
@@IFGuru thanks, there’s a lot of mixed i messages on what brits can expect during a visa run. Also if you could share the details of the WhatsApp groups you mentioned that would be ideal. JazakAllah
here what i see is you are always an outsider even if you are born or lived here for generations. if you have job or a lot of money or a business you can live happily with out any regrets. if you dont do something fishy in and to uae.
Salam, for next video could you please provide a breakdown of costs living in the golf and please share social media groups mentioned very interested. thank you
Salam, Can you make a video on pathways to Dubai residency? I am a NHS doctor... looking to immigrate there. Do they allow parents to join permanently?
So I'm an American who is curious to know how much is school fees there for your child . I am married to an Egyptian my friend tell me UAE is good , but I'm unsure if I move ? What my consider is how much are the school fees . I wanna open a business there ? What do you recommend?
Placements are harder to get in the really top rated ones but there are plenty of decent options where placements are possible, Dubai is used to incoming and outgoing families so schools are super open in accommodating as soon as they can. High rated private British/American/IB schools will cost anywhere between 50-90k Aed per anum depending on grade and school
Been here in the UAE since 2008 (british expat) what I can say is it's not as cheap to live here than it use to be... for me it's soon time to head back as can't wait to be back with the extended family, money just can't fill that void.
I feel you - Mohsin
Of course you’re gonna say that when moving back. All those years you didn’t think of family cos money was more important. Now that you’ve had enough you play the family card.
@IFG but all the best it's a good experience you will enjoy it...
@@mwarrior2008maybe he has his own family...wife and kids...he had to thibk about them bd better way oglf living for them
Any One need Credit card with 1000AED joining bounce no maintenance charge at All👍❤️
Welcome to the UAE!
Not British but I moved from the UK to Dubai so can relate to a lot of your experience. There's lots of great things, but the most fantastic aspect of Dubai is the sheer variety of (halal) food and the safety especially as a Muslim.
I've always loved your content but found it more UK-centric, hopefully we'll see more UAE content with you here!
Hi,
Am planning to setup my business in Dubai, can you suggest any WhatsApp group.
@@hbfurniture3765 hi there,
There's literally thousands of WhatsApp groups but most of them are likely irrelevant to you as they're based on location, community or any common factor. Your best bet of you're here already is to get in touch with the neighborhood rather than online. Hope it helps!
Hi brother, by chance do u know the process of joining Dubai's police force?
Hai...i would like to move in Dubai for Job purposes.Specially in Teaching... That's why i hv to complete a 6 mnth course ( teaching related)...in Dubai.
How it would be....? Is there any chances for getting a job in Schools.... Or it will b pretty tough for Me..
From Bangladesh
Salaam from someone who has spent most of life in the UAE. Happy to provide answers if you have any questions on Dubai / Abu Dhabi.
Wsalam
As a normal grocery shopper and not being an avid restaurant goer or person who spend on extravagance is UAE as expensive as they say it is?
@@solomonkzarka4045 No it is not. The best part about Dubai/Abu Dhabi is that you can live on 200 AED a month for food (i know ppl who do this) or 2,000 AED a month or even 10,000 AED a month.
Personally, when my family of 3 members were here in Dubai, my expenses on grocery & food was around 3,000 AED a month.
Salaam brother.
Would this video be similar to moving to Abu Dhabi? E.g. the paperwork, costs etc.
@@azizkhan9154 w/salaam brother. The cost of applying Emirates ID is the same all over UAE. Deposit for Electricity would vary depending on the emirate. The biggest cost that you need to pin down before a move is the cost of your visa - as in, if you are setting up a business / getting a freelancer visa etc. The cheapest is getting a job here as that would mean your employer absorbs most of the visa costs. Does that answer your question?
Jzakallah for the assistance
How about contracts where accommodation and utilities are already included from the employer is this true or just over selling.
For example many say teachers going there that even rent and electricity they don't pay.
You need around £10k to start. Lots of set up costs. You have to pay for any paperwork you need. School costs and transportation are very high. My advice is do your calculations first. You may find a small difference in your tax free salary compared to your UK salary. School starts at 7:30. Very early and exhausting for kids. The weather from April to Oct is unbearable, reaching anywhere between 37-45 Celsius
Dubai is Dubai bro. No comparison
Thank you for the video! Great Content! I would love to be included in the SM groups you mentioned at the end of your video. thank you!
Thank you for your advice.
How can we get the directors added to the groups?
Assalamu alaykum,
Jazkallah khayran for a glimpse in to what the first month was like. My family and are planning on going before the year is up to look around and see where would be a good fit.
I would be interested in the groups and Facebook pages as well.
Great video Mohsin, I think you've really taken to the content creation ma sha Allah
amazing! continued success and thanks for sharing
Well summarized and to the point Thank you and would also love to join the various groups currently in the UAE stuck waiting for my ID
An unwritten rule you will realise soon is that as a British / Western expat you automatically qualify as "rich" and therefore incur higher costs in general. Upscale neighbourhoods with organic grocers and posh UK curriculum schools aside, if you only speak English (as opposed to as a second language in addition to Hindi/Urdu/Malayalam/Tagalog/Arabic) you tend to get tourist rates and miss out on insider deals in local shops and "normal" places outside of malls.
I found I managed to mix and match due to pakistani heritage and being comfortable in any area and able to speak to all the Indian Pakistanis etc.
Inshallah, moving to Dubai after Eid. Would love an invite to those groups.
Welcome to Dubai! I would definitely like to know more about Sharia-compliant investment opportunities available for Western expats, particularly Canadian non-residents, living in Dubai (for beginners).
gr8 video on this topic UAE is the safest place on this planet with a luxurious lifestyle
Thank you so much! very informative!
Thank you for this...Insha Allah ...
Salaam Mohsin, JazakAllah for sharing your honest views re the move to Dubai. May it be a prosperous yet rewarding new chapter for you and the family. Strongly considering a move to Dubai InshaaAllah. Could I ask to be addd to the groups please. JazakAllah Khairun.
Great vid, thank you! 🙏🏾
Also thinking of moving to be Dubai and this is Great great great video! You Just gained a new subscriber 👍🏽
Where did you move in dubai ? And how the schools ? .is jumeirah good place to move specially for practicing Muslims? Thanks and best of luck
Salam! It would be amazing if you could talk about the diversity in the UAE. Where do expats tend to come from and how diverse is it compared to living in the UK?
I've heard people mention there are 200 nationalities in the Dubai (or perhaps the UAE).
@@SA-cloud Yes that's true in UAE as a whole.
1. Things will take longer than expected
2. Initial start up costs are high
3. There are whatsapp and telegram groups that cover all information for moving
Assalamo alaikum!
Thanks for your video akhi!
I wish to be invited to those groups also
I’m moving with my partner to Dubai in next 3 months and I will really appreciate those WhatsApp and Facebook groups you are talking in the video 🙏🏼☀️
Been here for a month to scope things out, so can say I've heard similar advice. I am dreading going back to UK and feeling somebody is going to mug me in London or hear some racist taunt. Dubai is safe and diverse.
Been here almost 9 years - great life compared to UK - would be good to be added to some of these WhatsApp groups…
do you edit your videos yourself?
How do I get added in the group chat? I have seen comments below but can't find any links to the group chats you mentioned?
S Alikom brother. may you please help me with adding to those groups you talked about in 10:30 of the video. im now in china and gonna be moving to UAE in few monthes.
Great clip, and to hear all this from someone moving with kids! Can you tell us how you found getting the kids set up with a new school, and what they think too? Cheers, Andy
hi brother - would really appreciate the links to the groups please
Just one word. Excellent. Thank you 💯 New Sub.
hello bro! im in the investment field too. Im moving to Dubai on May 24th. I would love to be in those groups.
ASA. Very good video and great channel. Can you please do a video on the residency requirements for Dubai/UAE please? I am sure I can look it up online, but it's definitely more entertaining to watch you a bloke like you tell his personal story. I am from America and it's fun to say bloke. haha.
Hello and thank you for the information. I was wondering what you did for a bank account?
JazakAllah Kahyra how can I get added to the groups
The masjid at 7:55. Very familiar, where about Dubai is this? I'm tempted to say Uptown Mirdiff.
Bingo! Mirdif Grand Mosque.
Mohsin
This was helpful thank you as I am planning on moving there sometime in the near future. Can you kindly share the groups you mentioned. Also if you can create a video for the costs side of things what would be wonderful. Ramadan Mubarak ☪️
Hello! I would like to be added to the groups.
Thank you
Thank you.
What is the best fiber internet provider for Dubai?
Brilliant video - thanks for sharing your experience! How do you find dealing with the FLASHY and BLING side of Dubai as a faith conscious family man?
Your choice of area to live generally takes care of that, flashy downtown or marina for those that may want a more bling glitzy feel Vs areas like Midriff /nad Al Sheba /hammar for eastern feels while plenty of mixed communities with suburban touches in AR, Mudon etc...Dubai will be what you want it to be for the family and that is the best part of Dubai...masjid to pray if you want to pray, a club to party in if you wanna party
SA Akhi. Hope your move is living upto all your expectations InshaAllah. Would appreciate invite to the online groups. Also any telegram groups. Jzk
Hello. I want to be in those groups. What should I do?
Thanks bro,
Can you speak more about the renting procedure and how you found the ideal place
renting involves : agent commissons , utility deposits , and electricity plus chiller (Ac) bills separate , so go for chiller free buildings to rent , and before renting you can check with Dubai land department , how much a unit is rented for maximum, and check for any area close to metro , dont go for old isolated buildings
Salam Mohsin, excellent video. Any schools you recommend or have insight into
My question is same
Thank you so much this was really informa. I am interested in joining the facebook and whatsapp groups. I intend to move to Dubai
What would the approximate moving costs be for a single person? Thanks.
Im planning to migrate to UAE from London, had a few things in mind and found your video very informative. Moving from london would you prefer dubai or sharjah? Please share rhe chat groups you mentioned in your video. Thanks
Salamm, was a really good video. How can i be added into these whatsapp groups?
Asalam o alikum Brother Mohsin, MashAllah very good video, I have a question if you don’t mind , why did you sell your house in UK, is that to buy gain residency in Dubai through property investment?
Dragon Mart is the place for furnish your new home - you’ll thank me later 😉
Good luck with the move and welcome to the UAE brother
Thanks! 😃
Congratulations, UAE is my 4th county move and set up cost's always hurt. Also the first year is the hardest
dear brother we have planned to move to uae inn shaa Allaah..
with my 4 kids and mom..
please do tell about these WhatsApp groups as i know i will need help from A to Z..i mean don't know anything about uae where to buy what and documentation etc..
Salam, great video I'd love to know the FB and Whatsapp groups I should join before moving to the UAE.
Excellent and informative video
Moving to Dubai on the 1st of May would be happy to join the whatsapp groups
How to get in the group?
Hey, I’m looking to move to UAE. Please give me some details about those groups
Assalamualaikum bro,
Thank you for the video.
How can I join these groups?
Great video...Amy chance you could post links to the group
Where can I find the Facebook pages and what about the schools ahki
Salam neither Please 🙏🏼 info about the apps and groups s we are looking to move! But, I’m getting discourage !😢
Hi brother, I need some help I live in the uk and I want to experience life in Dubai so any recommendations? Where can I stay for a month as a single Muslim female ?
I live in Manchester and it doesn't always rain
Hello akhi Mohsin, i would love your help on joining those groups please 🙏.
Jazek Allah khayr
I'm an optometrist an wondering what jobs are available.?
Me too. Would be good to get information on this.
Great video and valuable information. I am from the UK, but looking forward to moving to UAE very soon (insha'Allah). Can I be added to the WhatsApp Group for Expats?
How to get added to groups?
Masha allah brother, may allah bless you and your family.
I would love to join the FB communities because I am looking to move to UAE in sha allah.
Love to be added to the groups
Inshallah looking to make the move to Dubai, and seeking good recruitment contacts. I have 14 years in the IT infrastructure project manager space. Mohsin would be great to be added to the facebook and support groups
Assalamu alaikum, Can you give me some tips for a fresher in SDE role?
Do you mind sharing if you pay taxes from your AdSense income?
Base on what to get emirate iqamah? Settlement ID?
Hi Mohsin what school to you reccomend for children?
Thank you for an informative video. Can you please provide the links to the WhatsApp and Facebook groups to help move into UAE?
This video has been very informative. I am Canadian citizen residing in Vancouver who's quite interested in relocating my family to the UAE. I am by profession a construction project manager and would like to know what is the best avenue for connecting with local entities or whatsapp groups that can be of assistance in this process?
Al salamualaikaum wr wb, would love to get into the WhatsApp groups. Love your content! 🙏
Thanks for the video. I will be visiting Dubai from April 1 to April 10 with the purpose of exploring business opportunities. I would like to join your group.
Received your WhatsApp no.Thanks.
Thanks so much for the useful content! I am hoping to move to the uae but in that time lag/waiting game part
Are you still part of the WhatsApp/feb groups? I would be interested in joining if you found them helpful
Keep up the great work!
Great video. You mentioned your ID took longer than planned, did you do a visa run to Oman? Is so what was the experience like and what should one expect…
Ha I did! It went fine but definitely ask around beforehand to get your ducks in a row. insha'Allah I'll do some content on this - Mohsin
@@IFGuru thanks, there’s a lot of mixed i messages on what brits can expect during a visa run. Also if you could share the details of the WhatsApp groups you mentioned that would be ideal. JazakAllah
here what i see is you are always an outsider even if you are born or lived here for generations. if you have job or a lot of money or a business you can live happily with out any regrets. if you dont do something fishy in and to uae.
Salam, for next video could you please provide a breakdown of costs living in the golf and please share social media groups mentioned very interested. thank you
Salam,
Can you make a video on pathways to Dubai residency?
I am a NHS doctor... looking to immigrate there.
Do they allow parents to join permanently?
Salam
Rough total cost ?
How do i get into those whatsapp and facebook groups?
What about schooling, akhiee? I have 4 kids.
I’m seriously considering making the move. Can you send links to these groups
Awesome video Mohsin.. please let me know how I can be added to the WhatsApp groups. More content around costs would be super helpful 😊
Me too please
Me too
me
And me as well please
Me too please! Great content
hi i'm going to dubai next month for my bachelors and i'm lookiing for a reasonable accommodation as a student
I am a 25 and I'm interested to move to Dubai.
Asalamualaykum how can I be added to the whatsapp groups ?
What are the names of the group?
5-10k initial setup a month for few months??
Can you please provide information of UAE groups specially Abu Dhabi
So I'm an American who is curious to know how much is school fees there for your child . I am married to an Egyptian my friend tell me UAE is good , but I'm unsure if I move ? What my consider is how much are the school fees . I wanna open a business there ? What do you recommend?
Would like to know more about how easy was it to get school placements and also prices etc. Jazakallah
Placements are harder to get in the really top rated ones but there are plenty of decent options where placements are possible, Dubai is used to incoming and outgoing families so schools are super open in accommodating as soon as they can. High rated private British/American/IB schools will cost anywhere between 50-90k Aed per anum depending on grade and school
School fees is generally a bigger concern for most Vs admission availability
Great honest video, im also thinking about moving to the UAE. Is there a whatsgroup where I can connect on to have more information ? Jzk
Did any one receive those links for facebook and whatsapp the brother was talking about?? If yes please share