I'm from the UK who's planning to shift to UAE and here's why👇 - UK has insane taxes (almost 40% of your pay) - Weather in UK is really bad, it rains almost every month of the year. October to February is absolutely bad, it's not that cold but you can't go out and do things. - Economy is falling, businesses are moving outside, unemployment is skyrocketing, country simply runs on students who come for higher studies. (Students are not coming and hence the fall in economy) - Owning a car gets really expensive. - Transportation is amazing but it's really expensive. - Healthcare is really expensive if you go private. It's difficult to get appointment with NHS which is also a paid service. -> Future doesn't look good for the UK. Every story has two sides and this is mine.
Thank you for your video! I lived in Dubai for 2,5 years, and now I live in London. UAE is great for money, but for my mental and physical health London is so much better. Good luck with your explorations! Hugging you like one expat to another. And if accent is such a big deal for you, there is always opportunity to change it. I can recommend you to check courses from Peri English. Your speech will not remain the same after them, just listen "before and after" her students. (FYI: I'm not affiliated with her school anyhow)
@@thomasfrancois2012 it depends on the insurance provider. It’s not free and not cheap and it’s compulsory. I think the cheapest is about 5000 dirhams per year.
Thank you, Kristina, for sharing your opinions. I watched your video about the advantages of living in Abu Dhabi. I am moving to Abu Dhabi this year, and I'm a little bit scared because of the culture and because I am a 'walking' person. But there is a lot to think about and to learn.
@@vitorialouise6131 there are so many advantages of living here! But walking, yes… even now I don’t walk although it’s winter here. Just a very different style of living
what are your thoughts on being in Abu Dhabi as a woman? Do you feel 2nd class? What about clothing? Beaches? This is a general concern for me and my wife. Would love to hear from you on this and your experiences
sorry, I haven't watched your whole video and I don't know why it popped on my screen. I stopped watching when you apologised for your accent and said you will continue to apologise. I just want to say that absolutely no one should ever apologise for having an accent, specially if our mother tongue is not English and we learnt it as adults, when our vocal cords are already developed. Apologising for having a Russian accent is the same as saying, I apologise for existing and for being Russian. This is also a message as if stating that and whoever does not have an accent is superior to me. I lived in London for most of my adult life. I was born in South America and i DO have an accent that I will never loose and why should I? Our objective is to speak fluently and being a pleasant person, that's it!
and I would like to add that I prefer your accent to that of most English women. very seriously and no offence, not all of them. at least I can understand you very clearly.
Very interesting, the best advice I have seen on Abu Dhabi 🙏. I know I will have to abandon my walking but didn’t consider the air pollution at all. That is very a serious matter for me. Escaped from Singapore because of the yearly haze. Currently living in a super healthy environment and was about to move to AD (waiting for the offer).. 🤔will do some research. Otherwise, sorry but less entertainment than London isn’t a big surprise and I know you like alcohol, you have a Russian accent.. 😅😉.
Hahaha thanks! Yes, air pollution is bad in UAE, that's why we also don't consider living here for the whole life despite all the great things it has to offer.
Im french Canadian, never apologies for your accent it is what make you unique.
I'm from the UK who's planning to shift to UAE and here's why👇
- UK has insane taxes (almost 40% of your pay)
- Weather in UK is really bad, it rains almost every month of the year. October to February is absolutely bad, it's not that cold but you can't go out and do things.
- Economy is falling, businesses are moving outside, unemployment is skyrocketing, country simply runs on students who come for higher studies. (Students are not coming and hence the fall in economy)
- Owning a car gets really expensive.
- Transportation is amazing but it's really expensive.
- Healthcare is really expensive if you go private. It's difficult to get appointment with NHS which is also a paid service.
-> Future doesn't look good for the UK.
Every story has two sides and this is mine.
Your accent is beautiful, never be ashamed of it!
@@leeryan1969 thank you
Thank you for your video! I lived in Dubai for 2,5 years, and now I live in London. UAE is great for money, but for my mental and physical health London is so much better. Good luck with your explorations! Hugging you like one expat to another.
And if accent is such a big deal for you, there is always opportunity to change it. I can recommend you to check courses from Peri English. Your speech will not remain the same after them, just listen "before and after" her students. (FYI: I'm not affiliated with her school anyhow)
@@nataliashain thank you 🙏🏻
hey super video just one thing i can't find online nor on other videos how much does healthcare cost ?
@@thomasfrancois2012 it depends on the insurance provider. It’s not free and not cheap and it’s compulsory. I think the cheapest is about 5000 dirhams per year.
Thank you, Kristina, for sharing your opinions. I watched your video about the advantages of living in Abu Dhabi. I am moving to Abu Dhabi this year, and I'm a little bit scared because of the culture and because I am a 'walking' person. But there is a lot to think about and to learn.
@@vitorialouise6131 there are so many advantages of living here! But walking, yes… even now I don’t walk although it’s winter here. Just a very different style of living
But in UK have to pay tax on salary..?
great video! :)
@@vitorialouise6131 thank you! 🙏🏻
@@vitorialouise6131 hi! I am also moving from Amsterdam to Abu Dhabi in few months. Wish us the best to our new journey 😊
Air pollution is also near coast/beach?
What a great video. ❤
what are your thoughts on being in Abu Dhabi as a woman? Do you feel 2nd class? What about clothing? Beaches? This is a general concern for me and my wife. Would love to hear from you on this and your experiences
@@maverick964uk it’s very safe and just like in any other European country :) the woman can wear what she wants and go to the beach comfortably
sorry, I haven't watched your whole video and I don't know why it popped on my screen. I stopped watching when you apologised for your accent and said you will continue to apologise. I just want to say that absolutely no one should ever apologise for having an accent, specially if our mother tongue is not English and we learnt it as adults, when our vocal cords are already developed. Apologising for having a Russian accent is the same as saying, I apologise for existing and for being Russian. This is also a message as if stating that and whoever does not have an accent is superior to me. I lived in London for most of my adult life. I was born in South America and i DO have an accent that I will never loose and why should I? Our objective is to speak fluently and being a pleasant person, that's it!
Thank you 🙏🏻
and I would like to add that I prefer your accent to that of most English women. very seriously and no offence, not all of them. at least I can understand you very clearly.
Very interesting, the best advice I have seen on Abu Dhabi 🙏. I know I will have to abandon my walking but didn’t consider the air pollution at all. That is very a serious matter for me. Escaped from Singapore because of the yearly haze. Currently living in a super healthy environment and was about to move to AD (waiting for the offer).. 🤔will do some research. Otherwise, sorry but less entertainment than London isn’t a big surprise and I know you like alcohol, you have a Russian accent.. 😅😉.
Hahaha thanks! Yes, air pollution is bad in UAE, that's why we also don't consider living here for the whole life despite all the great things it has to offer.
you should definitely move back to London
Sorry for that.
God please do NOT apologize for the Russian accent! One of my favorites...😍