Things I wish I knew BEFORE Moving to the UAE

Things I wish I knew BEFORE Moving to the UAE | Mohsin's Dubai Vlogs

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As you know, Mohsin moved to the UAE, but how is the experience for a Brit living in the most cosmopolitan city in the Middle East? Find out in his one-month review.
If you have any questions to ask him about life in Dubai, leave a comment and he'll address it in the next video.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - 1 week before the move
01:03 - Mohsin vs Khizar, blinking competition
01:30 - Mohsin vs Khizar, arm wrestle
02:35 - Packing up and leaving
04:09 - First moves in Dubai
08:10 - The community of ex-pats
09:00 - 3 Things I wish I had known before moving
10:58 - Concluding thoughts
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@OptimizedMuslim Жыл бұрын

Great video Mohsin, I think you've really taken to the content creation ma sha Allah

@user-jv7zi1zh7y 4 ай бұрын

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!

@bilpat5123 Жыл бұрын

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.

@IFGuru Жыл бұрын

I feel you - Mohsin

@mwarrior2008 Жыл бұрын

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.

@bilpat5123 Жыл бұрын

@IFG but all the best it's a good experience you will enjoy it...

@s.b9118 11 ай бұрын

@@mwarrior2008maybe he has his own family...wife and kids...he had to thibk about them bd better way oglf living for them

@user-ht9kx6tr6k 6 ай бұрын

Any One need Credit card with 1000AED joining bounce no maintenance charge at All👍❤️

@pakmanmusik Жыл бұрын

amazing! continued success and thanks for sharing

@EdwinaLondon Ай бұрын

Great vid, thank you! 🙏🏾

@estonsakala 2 ай бұрын

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

@usmanafzals6049 Жыл бұрын

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.

@josephyoun5103 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! very informative!

@abdullahdeshmukh99 Жыл бұрын

Inshallah, moving to Dubai after Eid. Would love an invite to those groups.

@NasreenUS Жыл бұрын

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 ☪️

@Sahodharis Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this...Insha Allah ...

@anonymanonym1978 Жыл бұрын

Assalamo alaikum! Thanks for your video akhi! I wish to be invited to those groups also

@charliejeane Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your advice.

@dammyqb 6 ай бұрын

Also thinking of moving to be Dubai and this is Great great great video! You Just gained a new subscriber 👍🏽

@loliaemmanuellahart837 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this detailed video. I’m considering moving to the UAE and will love to be added to the Facebook and WhatsApp groups. I’d appreciate your assistance.

@user-qx8wv2zi1x Жыл бұрын

Just one word. Excellent. Thank you 💯 New Sub.

@YOVlogs Жыл бұрын

gr8 video on this topic UAE is the safest place on this planet with a luxurious lifestyle

@aliakhouaji6423 Жыл бұрын

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.

@logwhitley Жыл бұрын

Congratulations, UAE is my 4th county move and set up cost's always hurt. Also the first year is the hardest

@AbdulRahmanNoor Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Am planning to setup my business in Dubai, can you suggest any WhatsApp group.

@AbdulRahmanNoor Жыл бұрын

@@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!

@lunarsyed Жыл бұрын

Hi brother, by chance do u know the process of joining Dubai's police force?

@meerameera3185 Жыл бұрын

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

@user-gm3bq6od7z Жыл бұрын

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

@AbdulRahmanNoor Жыл бұрын

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.

@gabrielasilarow1792 9 ай бұрын

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 🙏🏼☀️

@lebomonster Жыл бұрын

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

@moeharis6910 10 ай бұрын

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.

@abdulhaitham4001 Жыл бұрын

Mohsin. I pray that the emigration and stress involved to UAE is getting easier as each week passes by. Yuo said that you had a car in the UK that you wanted to sell. Please forward FULL details of the car as I am looking to purchase one currently. Ramadhan kareem!

@salmaparvez8813 Жыл бұрын

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).

@JavidKhan-sp7hl Жыл бұрын

SA Akhi. Hope your move is living upto all your expectations InshaAllah. Would appreciate invite to the online groups. Also any telegram groups. Jzk

@TheOarshad Жыл бұрын

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?

@baran.s8439 Жыл бұрын

Moving to Dubai on the 1st of May would be happy to join the whatsapp groups

@spiritzen 11 ай бұрын

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.

@planslondon5624 Жыл бұрын

Great video...Amy chance you could post links to the group

@IbrahimMuhammad_114 2 ай бұрын

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

@haq_Islam Жыл бұрын

Excellent and informative video

@AlexJHysal Жыл бұрын

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?

@SA-cloud Жыл бұрын

I've heard people mention there are 200 nationalities in the Dubai (or perhaps the UAE).

@automaestro1611 Жыл бұрын

@@SA-cloud Yes that's true in UAE as a whole.

@haseeb1712 11 ай бұрын

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?

@osmanfattani3310 Жыл бұрын

Been here almost 9 years - great life compared to UK - would be good to be added to some of these WhatsApp groups…

@snr1010 Жыл бұрын

I am a new Muslim here in the Dubai, interested in joining some of informative groups 😊

@MohamedAjmal1985 Жыл бұрын

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.

@solomonkzarka4045 Жыл бұрын

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?

@MohamedAjmal1985 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

Salaam brother. Would this video be similar to moving to Abu Dhabi? E.g. the paperwork, costs etc.

@MohamedAjmal1985 Жыл бұрын

@@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?

@solomonkzarka4045 Жыл бұрын

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.

@blackmuslimconservative Жыл бұрын

May Allah grant you Tawfeeq in your affairs. Can you please share the group links that you mentioned? I plan to move there in shortly insha Allah.

@user-rt4io9yz5l 8 ай бұрын

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

@abdulwkhan4062 Жыл бұрын

Al salamualaikaum wr wb, would love to get into the WhatsApp groups. Love your content! 🙏

@Mendaciloquence Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, Can you speak more about the renting procedure and how you found the ideal place

@atifalansar3588 Жыл бұрын

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

@nicokotze3407 7 ай бұрын

Hello and thank you for the information. I was wondering what you did for a bank account?

@azizkhan9154 Жыл бұрын

What would the approximate moving costs be for a single person? Thanks.

@wajidanwar1 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@wajidanwar1 Жыл бұрын

@@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

@KokkyTaulove 10 ай бұрын

Love to be added to the groups

@tanveerahmed6096 Жыл бұрын

Assalamualaikum bro, Thank you for the video. How can I join these groups?

@user-sd6zm6rq4n 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much this was really informa. I am interested in joining the facebook and whatsapp groups. I intend to move to Dubai

@salzshady8794 Жыл бұрын

Salaam, great info on the vid; I would also be interested in joining one of the WhatsApp group

@tahalallali1318 Жыл бұрын

Salamm, was a really good video. How can i be added into these whatsapp groups?

@umhamuma842 11 ай бұрын

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

@aamirhussainMD Жыл бұрын

I’m seriously considering making the move. Can you send links to these groups

@mahmed3901 Жыл бұрын

Salam Mohsin, excellent video. Any schools you recommend or have insight into

@britlifebeat Жыл бұрын

My question is same

@mdeen9135 Жыл бұрын

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

@howyou2035 Жыл бұрын

Assalamu alaikum, Can you give me some tips for a fresher in SDE role?

@waqaschaudry01 8 ай бұрын

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?

@AhmedKhan_83 Жыл бұрын

Great Video bro..I am in the same boat planning the move from auckland. Can you share more information about Facebook and watsapp groups please.

@FarhanIshrakAhmedUchchash Жыл бұрын

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?

@MonirHossain-jp3cm Жыл бұрын

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.

@MonirHossain-jp3cm Жыл бұрын

Received your WhatsApp no.Thanks.

@Baaba773 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Hope you're settling in well. I'd appreciate it if you could share info about the whatsapp groups

@allihhussainmazari168r Жыл бұрын

Leaving uk for dubai. I dont know if that is so great for the long term.

@nisreenfa8184 Жыл бұрын

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!

@junedhussain8705 Жыл бұрын

You need to visit Sharjah Corniche area

@rezaulislam3226 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video Mohsin.. please let me know how I can be added to the WhatsApp groups. More content around costs would be super helpful 😊

@tawheedkhurshid-lw7yf Жыл бұрын

Me too please

@britlifebeat Жыл бұрын

Me too

@MYFKTube Жыл бұрын

@aminaayeshaquraishi5570 Жыл бұрын

And me as well please

@hichem-9176 Жыл бұрын

Me too please! Great content

@ricardonichols4859 10 ай бұрын

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?

@FREEDOM2604 2 ай бұрын

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.

@murshedalam9299 Жыл бұрын

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

@IFGuru Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@pukie00123 Жыл бұрын

Nice video ❤❤❤..

@Dr.BusyBee 10 ай бұрын

Salam neither Please 🙏🏼 info about the apps and groups s we are looking to move! But, I’m getting discourage !😢

@faisalkhaliq3845 Жыл бұрын

Mashalla great video ill be interested in your car brother..

@youssefd.6091 Жыл бұрын

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

@iamomarhachem Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video. Would you mind sharing the Facebook group? I am from Canada and currently considering a possible move to Dubai.

@lokmanahmed1640 Жыл бұрын

Where can I find the Facebook pages and what about the schools ahki

@zeenaz92 2 ай бұрын

Salam, great video I'd love to know the FB and Whatsapp groups I should join before moving to the UAE.

@asyyazaffar8227 Жыл бұрын

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..

@abousiu3753 Жыл бұрын

Hello! I would like to be added to the groups. Thank you

@jasonfraser1317 Жыл бұрын

More detailed costs regarding general life would be great, how you finding English language? Wide spread? What about language in schools and cost for school,?

@automaestro1611 Жыл бұрын

The English language is wide spread and used almost everywhere, no worries about the language.

@abenatalks Жыл бұрын

Salam sir, I've moved with my husband and son and it's been quite overwhelming but it's amazing. Would love to be added to the groups, thanks for your help.

@howyou2035 Жыл бұрын

Whats the cost of living there, any information will help!!

@socratesvijayarangan3929 10 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@tamarap9766 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I live in South Africa and have my own travel company and would like to know if there is a group I could establish myself in to promote upmarketd Africa travel ... Any ideas ?

@BodyBazarsweden Жыл бұрын

Thanks à LOT for Sharing your experience. I live in Sweden - I have 4 kids. Is it easier to move over through a job contract?

@zaidtahir8498 Жыл бұрын

Have moved multiple time with kids in different parts of the world and moved 2 times to Dubai in that period, I can tell you moving with a job contract is the way to go if schooling is covered as alot of the moving stress /expense is taken care by the company.Good luck

@haythame78 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for an informative video. Can you please provide the links to the WhatsApp and Facebook groups to help move into UAE?

@DigitalBuzzNegociosDigitales Жыл бұрын

hello bro! im in the investment field too. Im moving to Dubai on May 24th. I would love to be in those groups.

@user-qs1qw8ko3x Жыл бұрын

Hey, I’m looking to move to UAE. Please give me some details about those groups

@user-wg9sh9ev5b Жыл бұрын

Hi Please do let me which groups to be involved in for when moving to UAE 🇦🇪 thank you

@shaq824 Жыл бұрын

Great video.. Hahaha lots of things we can relate to...Could you help me with the links to the Watsapp groups. JazakAllah.

@taiyabraja 4 ай бұрын

I’d love to be apart of the UAE WhatsApp groups you mentioned 🙂 JazakAllah khair.

@familiea.2515 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mate! Thanks for the content and also interested in the WhatsApp groups

@ShabeerSheffa Жыл бұрын

The masjid at 7:55. Very familiar, where about Dubai is this? I'm tempted to say Uptown Mirdiff.

@IFGuru Жыл бұрын

Bingo! Mirdif Grand Mosque. Mohsin

@rummansaeed5277 7 ай бұрын

Can you please provide information of UAE groups specially Abu Dhabi

@tonyjaiye 7 ай бұрын

hi brother - would really appreciate the links to the groups please

@awantamta 11 ай бұрын

I live in Manchester and it doesn't always rain

@mefs2853 Жыл бұрын

Would love to move out there, how can I get myself added to the WhatsApp groups?

@WaleedTawfiq Жыл бұрын

Base on what to get emirate iqamah? Settlement ID?

@katrinashah339 7 ай бұрын

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 ?

@loliaemmanuellahart837 10 ай бұрын

Could you also do a content on what jobs are high in demand and how to get them?

@LoveLuxury Жыл бұрын

How can we get the directors added to the groups?

@TanimZamanOfficial Жыл бұрын

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?

@zaidtahir8498 Жыл бұрын

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

@themama971 Жыл бұрын

Schools and uni are very expensive though right? With 5 kids I'm wondering how we could manage 🙈 are there any islamic uk curriculum schools with not such high fees by any chance 😅 long shot maybe...