2 years in Dubai - my honest thoughts

Since moving to Dubai and living here for two years now, I've experienced a lot. So in this video I share the real pros and cons of living in Dubai as an entrepreneur and AI Automation Agency (AAA) owner. I'll also answer the question you might have of 'should I move to Dubai?'

Timestamps
0:00 - What We’re Covering
0:43 - My Experience
2:34 - Pro #1
3:08 - Pro #2
3:29 - Pro #3
3:58 - Pro #4
4:23 - Pro #5
4:48 - Pro #6
5:12 - Pro #7
5:46 - Pro #8
6:14 - Con #1
6:51 - Con #2
7:24 - Con #3
7:56 - Con #4
8:29 - Con #5
8:52 - Con #6
9:39 - Con #7
10:28 - Con #8
12:08 - Con #9
12:23 - Who SHOULD Move to Dubai?
13:13 - Who SHOULDN’T Move to Dubai?
14:41 - Bonus Pro

[JeffLombardo]

Dubai is great to touch down and get motivated by wealth and then disappear back into nature and grind with the motivation you got from there. Then once you start seeing the results, pop back out & enjoy your new wealth in Dubai or another city, then get back to the grind in nature. Balance between city & nature is key.

[shotelco]

I'm 40 years your senior, and I will suggest that people of your age (20-35 really) have _More_ opportunity than we had. Many "younger folks" don't think so, as they are mentally trapped in their geographic bubbles. But for those that realize the traditionally cultural (meaning Western) ideals are designed to only shackle one to "perpetually chasing the carrot". Whereas actually living a meaningful life doesn't revolve around debt, hustling 24/7, acquiring _Contrived_ trappings of success, etc. . I would submit that it wasn't the _Location_ (Dubai) that allowed you to flourish, it was the mere fact that you had the courage, wherewithal, and determination to venture out of your particular cultural bubble. It's the gettin' out part that seeds the success, not particularly where one goes.

[NoYouCannot]

What I like About this Young Man is Actually how REAL he is; how Straight to the POINT he is, and how MATURE HE IS.

[Everyday-AJ]

Bro is always straight to the point. No Fuzz. Appreciate that!

[Yasosco]

Best Dubai Pro/Con Video.
I have lived there 7 years of my life and i would just add to it.. Expats know that they will be there only for a few years... This in combination with the fact that you need to know people to get ahead makes people ruthless...
Relationships become very egoistic.

[victorylapp]

You wake up at 6am and work until 11pm and then you say Dubai is lonely

[theancientsancients]

People struggling mostly are migrants from around the last 7 years. In the 2000s and early 2010s serious money was made there with less competition.

[SirBenedict-pu]

What are the best strategies to protect my portfolio? I've heard that a downturn will devastate the financial market, so I'm concerned about my $200k stock portfolio.

[anapaulapoppi]

Agreed. I'm currently living in Dubai (moved here before Covid as a consultant for the government), and the dating pool here is not great. Isolation is real - especially if you can't find people with similar values.

As you said, it's a numbers game. However, as an entrepreneur (having left the corporate world), having strong faith, wanting a family, and seeking a masculine man - not a sugar daddy - is tough and makes you feel like a unicorn. Most of my single female friends are in the same situation because we can't find men with a long-term vision (not just for love but even for their own lives). Most people are focused on status - not even true wealth building - and showing off to others, losing sight of what's truly important and fulfilling.

But things will change soon. I've just subscribed and wish you the best on your next steps!

[ForeverFREE]

For me Margarita Island, is the best place in the planet, you can buy a nice apartment or house for around $10.000, that island has the best malls in the Caribbean, the people are nice and friendly.

[enso.nauvoox]

YT suggested this video to me. I appreciate your honesty in this video, you seem very sincere. I totally understand all the pro's and con's you are mentioning. All the best to you!

[lottiegray]

I'm favoured, $27K every week! I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support God's work and the church. God bless America.

[LukeHaylerPlus]

I grew up in regional Queensland and the best education investment I've made was to pack up and live overseas. I spent seven years in Europe and another 7 in Asia. Now, it's nice to be back in Queensland and Brisbane is a reasonably sized city. I still keep my eyes out for sound opportunities to live abroad. Congratulations on your ME adventure, Liam! You don't have to be a creep to mature and travel too.

[teddydavis]

I could never live in a place where there is so much materialism.
I love my life as a minimalist.

[larisak.]

I live in Dubai and I couldn’t agree more with all the points you mentioned. Also, Serbia is great! Goodluck with your journey!

[dreamvr]

Dude, you'd probably be happier in Singapore if you want to live in a big, sophisticated city with nature, community, infrastructure... all in a central location ✌🏽

[agostini]

Interesting. I have a very different perspective after 4 years coming to Dubai and 2 years living here. The sense of reputation maybe it’s attached to your market segment, whereas to me it has been a great asset being working in the UAE. No idea about the dating scene, but as per making friends and having a sense of community, my personal experience has been better than in the USA or Europe. Emiratis are extremely kind and it helps a lot trying to speak a little bit of Arabic (also as a matter of respect for their culture) and many expats I’ve met are here to stay (also maybe we are from different age groups). I’ve lived in NZ a long time ago, so I can relate to your extremely high standards as per nature and climate, but I’ve found so much beauty in the desert and desert life and, of course, it helps if you can afford taking a break elsewhere during summer time. As you said, it’s not for everyone and it seems that you tried to be very honest to your feelings in your video. Wish you best of luck in your next steps.

[WealthyExpat]

Awesome video man, great and honest perspective!

[cliffsaitotti]

Y'all are more than welcome to my country Kenya, 🇰🇪🇰🇪 where love and freedom abound.

[maltefrom]

I visited Dubai last winter, but preferred Cyprus where I have been multiple times, and arriving in Cyprus after spending a couple of weeks in Dubai was a real relief! I'm from Denmark btw. They have lots of nature and then Limassol is pretty metropolitan, almost like a mini Dubai but better. Going there again in 2 weeks