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moving

People walking along a palm-lined shopping promenade at dusk

Living in the UAE

Moving to Dubai: 15 Arrival Tasks in the Order You Actually Need Them

13 Jul

A Dubai arrival checklist covering residency, Emirates ID, insurance, banking, tenancy, DEWA, driving and schools—with dependencies and a setup-cash example.

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A person stands with a suitcase at an airport gate, looking out at an airplane and the Dubai skyline with the Burj Khalifa visible at sunset.

Living in the UAE

Moving to the UAE: Visas, Costs and a Practical Relocation Plan

27 Oct

If I were planning a move to the UAE, I would settle the permission to work, the first payday and the cash due before it—before choosing the apartment. The skyline is the easy part to get excited about. A rent cheque due before your salary is much less photogenic, and much more important. My recommendation…

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