Living in Dubai: our advice
Would you like to leave France with your family to start a new adventure? Are you considering setting up a company in Dubai and wondering whether you are making the right choice?
Before beginning the administrative procedures, it is important to make sure that life in Dubai really meets your expectations and to carefully prepare for your departure. A successful expatriation depends as much on understanding the local culture as on planning for housing, visas, work, finances, healthcare, and education.
Prepare for your arrival in Dubai
Whether you are considering moving abroad alone or with your family, it is essential to prepare properly for your arrival. Life in the Emirates is different from life in France and Europe, particularly in terms of culture and administration.
If you also wish to set up a business in Dubai, learn about the available structures, choose the right legal status, and comply with local regulations before settling in.
Questions to clarify before your departure
Is life in Dubai right for you?
Climate, culture, cost of living, and environment: check whether the local lifestyle meets your expectations.
What is the standard of living in Dubai?
Assess the budget needed before your move abroad.
Living in Dubai in practice
Once the decision has been made, several practical matters need to be addressed: finding accommodation, working, managing your money, getting around, enrolling your children in school, and arranging your health coverage.
Addressing these matters before your departure will help you approach your expatriation with greater peace of mind. If your plans also include setting up a company, this preparation will allow you to focus more on your business once you have settled in.
Practical aspects to anticipate
Get support with setting up your company in Dubai
A foreign entrepreneur can establish a company in Dubai. A Free-zone company is one of the solutions that provides a local presence, allows you to open an office, and hire staff depending on the project.
Merritt assists its clients with the procedures for establishing and managing their company in Dubai, simplifying administrative formalities and enabling them to focus on setting up and developing their business.
Once you have familiarized yourself with these various topics, you will have a much more comprehensive understanding of the procedures and practical aspects to anticipate for a successful move to the United Arab Emirates.