Before You Arrive
Cost of Living in Dubai: Build Your Expat Budget
Build your own Dubai cost-of-living budget: housing, utilities, transport, schooling, health cover and arrival cash, with a clearly labelled worked example.
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Dubai Money & Banking Guides for New Expats
Plan your Dubai budget, prepare to open a bank account and compare the costs of transferring money between Europe and the UAE.
Before You Arrive
Sending Money Between Europe and the UAE Without Losing Half a Deposit
The dirham peg, the hidden exchange rate margin, and the four ways to move money in and out of the UAE. What to check…
First 30 Days
How to Open a Bank Account in Dubai: Expat Checklist
Prepare to open a Dubai bank account: resident and non-resident options, documents, fees, salary transfers and questions to ask before applying.
Start with the Dubai relocation guide
Plan your budget, prepare your documents and organise the next steps for your household.