After learning about the tax benefits of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, you have made your decision. You are going to launch your future business there to give yourself the best possible chance of success.
As for the company you are going to create in Dubai, you are not worried. Indeed, you know that you will benefit from the support of our firm, which should enable you to launch your business under good conditions. On the other hand, the idea of leaving France to
live in Dubai worries you a little more, because you are afraid that you will not integrate well into the United Arab Emirates. It must be said that these 2 countries are very different from one another.
Rest assured, we are going to give you 5 tips that will help you
settle into Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Take the time to learn about real life in Dubai before moving
Life in the United Arab Emirates, and even more so in Dubai, is colored by many assumptions when you live in Europe. If you are soon going to leave France for the United Arab Emirates, we can only advise you to free yourself from the clichés you know about Dubai so that you can best prepare for real life there.
Indeed, there can sometimes be a big difference between what we imagine and reality.
Learn about customs in Dubai, its different neighborhoods, its climate, and so on. In other words, everything that could give you a realistic picture of
life in Dubai. It is difficult not to have preconceived ideas when settling in a new country, but you must keep in mind that reality can be very different.
Know how to adapt to the people you interact with
Dubai is a cosmopolitan city. In your daily life, you will meet people of many nationalities. To
settle into Dubai successfully, there is no secret: you must manage to adapt to each person you interact with. At first, this may seem a little tiring, but you will quickly realize that it is a real strength!
The importance of respect in Dubai
Dubai is one of the most modern cities in the Middle East. For example, did you know that in the United Arab Emirates, women are not required to wear veils and can work or even drive a car?
However, even if attitudes seem similar to those we know in Europe, we must not forget that this is a Muslim country. Certain rules must therefore be respected, even more so during Ramadan:
- Avoid provocative clothing
- Avoid public displays of affection
- Do not drink alcohol in public
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To
settle into Dubai successfully, it is important to respect its residents and local customs.
Connect with Dubai’s French-speaking community
When you arrive in Dubai, you will not know anyone. Over time, you will inevitably form relationships with people who live in your neighborhood or work in the same offices, but at the very beginning, you may fear isolation.
Even before you leave, get in touch with
Dubai’s French-speaking community. It is a significant community, and thanks to the Internet, you will undoubtedly be able to contact people who can give you valuable advice on making your move to the United Arab Emirates as smooth as possible.
Once there, you can connect with a French-speaking expatriate association. They can help you settle in as well as possible. For example, French expatriates regularly organize outings and gatherings in Dubai: an opportunity to meet new people and share your feelings about the major life change that
moving to Dubai represents.
Getting used to a new country can take a little time…
The last piece of advice we can give you is quite simple: do not worry if it takes you several weeks to get used to
your new life in Dubai. There is nothing more normal. Sometimes, you will feel homesick, but it is in these situations that the support of the French-speaking community can be a great help.
Do not give up at the first difficulty you encounter: the more weeks pass, the more accustomed you will become to your life in Dubai. Soon, if you make the effort, you will manage to settle into the United Arab Emirates, and on that day, you will not regret having taken the plunge!
If you are planning to
create a company in Dubai and live there, do not hesitate to contact our firm. We can help you prepare as well as possible for
your future life in Dubai.
