It’s interesting what things cost less/more in different countries.

Dubai has a lot of diversity. You can meet people from every country!

An advantage is that English is widely spoken and used in Dubai. You don’t need to learn another language to live there. Otoh, moving to a country in Central/South America or Europe would most likely require learning a new language.

This is exactly why the country doesn’t have many Americans, yet it’s FULL of British, Russians, and a bunch of other European because they’re not “scared” and take the leap and then stay here forever 🤭 (14 years American in Dubai-best decision of my life)

I will see you soon inshallah need to catch some more sun first to bring back 🌞

Good questions. I'm not the car expert, but I think you could find some good insights searching this on reddit. I rented a Toyota Yaris from Hertz for $500USD monthly including insurance. It's not luxury, but it was a good start.

It’s a great vibe!

*thousands of US cities have horrible public transportation, but if we're talking about Dubai (a global city with millions of people), then we need to compare Apples to Apples. There's only a handful of cities in the United States that Dubai can be compared to including New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Of those, only LA compares to Dubai with it's reliance on cars for transportation and therefore terrible traffic.

Good question! Yes, you still pay taxes regardless of where you go as a USA Citizen. There is a tax rule where you don't pay taxes on the first ~ $120k of income, but in order to qualify for this there is a time requirement of being in the United States (no more than 30 days in a year or something like that).

@@fksebati yeah I thought if you was in Dubai 6months out the year you don’t have to pay taxes! I know that’s why a lot of people go to PR because it was kind of similar. But I’m trying to become a full time Dubai citizen

@@JQURNEY yup. Keep in mind there's a difference between a Resident and a Citizen. You can become a resident pretty easily. It's almost impossible to be a citizen (as of now).

Most of the world is not even close to Dubai on every measure of safety. I didn't mention it because my day to day life isn't really any different. I'm sure if I were a woman I could see how beneficial to have the peace of mind you get in Dubai and the region in general.

Thank you, please let people know about how they need to act in public. What goes on in the western world they do not go for it in Dubai. It us a peaceful place for both men and women. Westerns leave your attitudes at home once you get on that plane.

Good question. It's good to have a car because walking to the public transit will not be as efficient (especially in the summer when it's a billion degrees outside). You can also use ride-share (careem & uber) very easily + taxi is everywhere in the touristic/downtown areas. Depending on your timeline/continued contact back in the United States, you could start without a car, then decide if you want one at which point you could ship yours or just get one locally. I rented a car for 4 months from Hertz and that was pretty simple.

Ahhhhhh DO NOT ship your car to Dubai, NOT worth it. You can just buy a car here…they’re not that expensive here, compared to some countries where it can be a rip off. I’ve been here 14 years and have a bunch of family that moved here (from the US) and NO one shipped their cars, all bought from here. Just my advice but as always, I suggest ppl to follow their intuition.

It's relatively clear given the currents and boat traffic! I guess I'm coming from lake swimming in Michigan which is less clear. If you go up the coast to Saadiyat Island, it's some of the clearest sea water in the world. Happy swimming :)

Ok I got the point. So my feeling is because of relativity as I am used to beautiful Turkish seas. 😜

@@muratj0hn Bosphorus is beautiful!

Correct. There are two alternatives to consider. One is renouncing your citizenship to the United States, and the other is if you spend less than 30 days inside the United States there's a certain amount of income that is not taxed. Seek tax consult by a professional!

Bruhhhhh stop making it sound so black and white, you don’t have to pay taxes as a US citizen until you’re making more than 120K and that’s a looot of AED (440,000+++). So no don’t be stupid and renounce your citizenship, just move here and pay taxes over 120K, and you’ll still make/save more in dubai

Very true. Most people visiting from the U.S. will find cost pretty reasonable

Thanks for watching

Good question. I think that's a lifestyle choice that should factor everything someone wants to do/enjoys spending time.

@fksebati lifestyle for me...play golf and enjoying the culture.

Most ppl don’t view it as a retirement city, they see it as a city to make/save a lot of $$$$$$$

Yes, as an American citizen, the only way to not be a citizen is renouncing your citizenship. I still have USA citizenship and pay taxes.

groceries, rent, petrol, health insurance, public transport, everything is cheaper there. and on top of that, you don't pay taxes. so no, dubai is not expensive

@@kritische4920 yes it is. I lived there for years it’s expensive.

@@TazBo-wd2ig i live there too, and for me its cheap. well my apartment wasnt cheap but all the rest is cheap. compared to germany, usa and switzerland

yep

but the cost of living will be less ofc

you're not wrong about that!

Mindset, environment and network.

That’s not grit. Grit is the culmination of a working culture that has developed over a long period of time and comes through in the way people live and work. Like I said, it’s hard to describe. However, your comment isn’t the full picture. Based on the index you’re referring to: 13 in every 1,000 people in the UAE fit their (global slavery index) umbrella criteria. In the USA the number is 3 in 1,000 people. Half of Europe and Asia is in the same ballpark as the UAE. So for a country that’s a few decades old and continuously improving, it’s likely this will improve quickly as well (as it already has). A bigger issue is homelessness which I didn’t cover in this video. In the United States this is a major problem. One of the worst in the world for a “developed country”. In the UAE, it’s not an issue because the native citizens are only 1m and the government can support their population. Everyone else living in the UAE has a job. Therefore the unemployment rate is one of the lowest in the world.

You’re right. $7k USD per month take home will allow you to live very comfortably. Depending on where you want to live and how many people you need to support, you might need more.

dubai is cheaper than america. groceries, rent, petrol, health insurance, public transport, everything is cheaper in dubai

Bruh, if you’re qualified in any professional area, you can move to Dubai. Unfortunately most Americans don’t even try so they never make it here (speaking ad an American living in Dubai)

The UAE has freedom of worship. It’s also one of the safest counties in the world. There is no comparison in safety between the USA and UAE.

@@fksebati yes, but usa has democracy, liberty and there the people can do whatever they want to do... Btw. Im a gay man. Living in dubai as a gay can be very dangerous.

​@@KaLiGr absolutely not. being gay in dubai has no disadvantages, what you are saying is bullshit. plus, the usa has no real democracy. in dubai you have more freedom than in the usa.

​@@KaLiGr Democracy, liberty etc doesn't mean much, when the environment is toxic and violent.