Relocating to Dubai
Practical guidance for moving yourself, your family and your business to the UAE.
Moving to Dubai
A practical checklist for moving to Dubai: residence route, company, housing, schools, banking, health insurance, driving, pets and tax residency.
Cost of living in Dubai
The main costs of living in Dubai for international families: housing, schools, health insurance, transport, utilities and everyday spending.
Schools in Dubai
Choosing a school in Dubai: British, IB, American and other curricula, KHDA inspection ratings, admissions timing and documents.
Buying property in Dubai
How foreigners buy property in Dubai: freehold areas, the buying process, Dubai Land Department fees, off-plan, mortgages and the Golden Visa link.
Driving licence conversion
How to exchange a foreign driving licence for a UAE licence in Dubai: eligible countries, documents, eye test and what to do if your country is not eligible.
Health insurance
Health insurance rules in Dubai: mandatory cover, who pays, what policies include, and choosing cover for international families.
Bringing pets
How to bring a cat or dog to the UAE: import permit, microchip, rabies vaccination, blood tests, restricted breeds and airline rules.
Tax residency after moving
Why moving to Dubai does not automatically end tax residency at home, the main tests used by different countries, and how to plan your departure.
London to Dubai
Moving your life and business from London to Dubai: UK tax residence, company options, family, schools, property and a realistic timeline.
Zurich to Dubai
Relocating from Zurich or elsewhere in Switzerland to Dubai: deregistration, pension assets, holding structures, family and banking.
Moscow to Dubai
Relocating from Moscow to Dubai: residency, company setup, Russian tax and reporting points, bank account preparation and family.
Talk it through with a specialist
Tell us where you live, what the business does and what you need from the UAE. We reply within one business day with a recommended structure and a fixed quote.