Brit who moved to Dubai reveals main draw back to new way of life

We’ve all seen these multi-millionaires on TikTook who’re shifting out to Dubai as a result of they will put on their Rolex watches with out getting robbed.

But even common folks look like making the transfer to the luxurious Middle Eastern nation – whether or not it is the tax-free earnings and excessive lifestyle, or the booming job market and sunny local weather, it appears many are heading out to reside within the UAE metropolis.

Or maybe the ‘Habibi Come To Dubai’ music is a part of the explanation why.

Elbi Henshaw, nevertheless, would like to work six days per week in Dubai after realising how ‘depressing’ life is within the UK.

Originally from Barnet in North London, the 23-year-old mentioned she made the transfer firstly of the yr with the assistance of her mother and father.

Personal coach Elbi Henshaw, 23, has no instant plans to return to the UK after uprooting her life to Dubai (SWNS)

After discovering herself full-time work at a fitness center with ‘excessive finish purchasers’, the non-public coach claims she is loving life.

“In the UK, I was so depressed and miserable and everyone is so sedentary – I wanted a more active lifestyle,” Elbi mentioned. “Out here, everyone is happier and active and they all want to be the best versions of themselves.”

However, that is to not say that the grass is all the time greener.

“I work full time but it’s hard not to just spend all your money – you’d need about £5k a month here to live comfortably,” Elbi defined when touching upon how costly it’s to reside in Dubai.

Elbi says ‘everyone seems to be happier and energetic’ in Dubai (SWNS)

She additionally warned that paying zero tax just about cancels itself out due to how excessive the price of dwelling is.

Elbi – who lived in a studio flat earlier than shifting right into a shared house with two different girls – mentioned: “The rent is more expensive than the UK and you have to pay big deposits on things like apartments and cars.

“Clothing is dearer too – and low is like £7 minimal, generally as a lot as £10 a cup.

She says ‘all over the place is spotless’ in Dubai (SWNS)

“I’d say the average salary for a normal person here is like £3k a month, but you want more like £5k to live comfortably if you want to go out for meals, and buy new clothes.

“I attempt to work, work, work in order that I can get pleasure from Dubai – there’s a number of group chats and apps for firms to promote weekend work.”

Another drawback for her is she misses ‘the sense of community and pubs in the UK’ and when it comes to dating, she ‘can’t really imagine meeting someone out here and it becoming serious’.

Despite the negatives, Elbi claims she will never move back to the UK because ‘everywhere is spotless’ and ‘it makes you realise how dirty the UK is’.

More and more Brits are opting for a life in the Middle Eastern country (FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images)

Elbi’s price guide for Dubai:

Cappuccino – £6.86

Mince meat – £5

Strawberries – £6-£8

Fage yoghurt 1L – £12

Cheapest thing in Zara – £26/30

Glass of wine when out – £20