Pondering my journey as an expat of 3 years in this episode. Some honest advice, learnings along the way, and my future plans.
What we cover:
- [1:00] My background in the UK and what pushed me to explore Dubai
- [3:00] The reality of moving post-COVID, including financial and emotional prep
- [7:00] My first job here, visa headaches, and how I got through those early months
- [12:00] Living in an Airbnb, surviving without a car, and finding a flatmate
- [17:00] Building real friendships in Dubai, while staying grounded with people back home
- [24:00] The cost of living, saving strategies, and what it’s like to bootstrap a startup here
- [33:00] What Dubai taught me about resilience, lifestyle, and evolving as a person
- [38:00] Plus - why I started this platform and how you can join the Anaya community
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