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Life in Dubai · Practical guide

Cost of living in Dubai: build your own budget

A practical route through a common Dubai life and property question. Requirements change, so start by checking the official source.

Official source: Digital Dubai / Dubai.ae

Source for current requirements and facts: Digital Dubai / Dubai.ae. We do not insert unverified fees or timelines.

What to check, in order

  1. 1

    Start with housing

    Compare rent together with deposit, commissions, utilities and travel to work or school.

  2. 2

    Add essential categories

    Include visas, documents, telecoms, health cover and education where not employer-funded.

  3. 3

    Collect real quotes

    Request current prices for your household and location rather than using a generic average.

  4. 4

    Keep a buffer

    Separate one-off relocation costs from the recurring monthly budget.

Fees and timelines may change — verify with the official source.

Who provides this service in Dubai

Real companies from Google Maps — live ratings and reviews.

RelocateMe

5.0(47)

Sheikh Zayed Rd - Al Wasl - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

HelpXpat Relocation

4.9(86)

The Icon Tower - Nadd Hessa - Industrial Area - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Santa Fe Relocation Dubai

4.7(321)

Office 1201, Onyx Tower 1 - الثنيه الثالثة - دبي - United Arab Emirates

Intouch Relocations

4.8(49)

Office 903, Indigo Tower - Cluster D - الثنيه الخامسة - أبراج بحيرات الجميرا - دبي - United Arab Emirates

EER Middle East

4.9(72)

Platinum Tower Platinum Tower Office 1303 - الثنيه الخامسة - أبراج بحيرات الجميرا - دبي - United Arab Emirates

6thmove Relocations

4.7(11)

Lynx Business Towers - Office A506 - opposite Silicon Central Mall - Nadd Hessa - Dubai Silicon Oasis - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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