Moving to Dubai is exciting - but the logistics are overwhelming. Get a comprehensive, data-driven report tailored to your exact situation. Visa, tax, housing, schools, healthcare - everything you need to know.
The UK-to-Dubai move, in numbers
Until now, you had two options. Free guides - generic, impersonal, outdated within months. Or relocation consultants - thorough, but £3,000 - £8,000+ and designed for corporate budgets. Weeks of meetings for services you may not need.
Neither was built for someone like you.
A comprehensive, personalised report tailored to your exact situation. Data-driven, current, and delivered to your inbox in 24 - 48 hours. Everything you need - nothing you don't.
Get your report →Nine comprehensive sections, each personalised to your specific circumstances - your salary, your family, your timeline.
Your specific visa route, document checklist, attestation requirements, timeline, costs - step by step.
UK vs. Dubai take-home comparison based on your salary. Tax implications, pension, banking, cost of living breakdown.
Neighbourhood recommendations based on your budget and lifestyle. Rental costs, commute times, community profiles.
Detailed school comparisons by curriculum, fees, and location. Waitlist strategies and enrolment timelines for your children's ages.
Insurance requirements, hospital directory, GP registration, costs comparison, and specific guidance for any medical needs.
Daily life realities - driving licence, mobile/internet, groceries, socialising, cultural norms, and things nobody tells you.
A personalised week-by-week action plan from today to move-in day. What to do when, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Honest assessment of potential challenges - financial risks, cultural adjustment, employment considerations, and contingency plans.
Tailored next steps and specific advice based on your unique situation. Not generic tips - actionable guidance for you.
From questionnaire to report in three simple steps. No meetings, no phone calls, no hassle.
Complete our 5-minute questionnaire about your job, family, budget, timeline, and priorities. This is what makes your report truly personalised.
Our team analyses your situation against current 2026 data - visa rules, rental prices, school fees, tax calculations, and more. Compiled and quality-checked.
Within 24 - 48 hours, receive your comprehensive personalised report by email. Print it, share it, refer back to it throughout your move.
Real excerpts from sample reports. Every report is unique - tailored to the customer's specific situation.
| UK (Current) | Dubai (Projected) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Monthly | £8,333 | AED 45,000 |
| Income Tax | −£2,033 | £0 |
| National Insurance | −£547 | £0 |
| Housing | −£1,800 | −AED 9,500 |
| Net Position | £3,953 | £5,450 |
Full breakdown across 14 expense categories in your report.
A newer master-planned community ideal for families with children under 10. Mix of villas (AED 180 - 280K/yr) and apartments (AED 85 - 140K/yr). 12-minute drive to Business Bay…
… and 4 more recommended areas in your report →These are just teasers. The full report covers 30+ pages across 9 detailed sections - all personalised to you.
Get Your Personalised Report →Download a sample Dubai relocation report. Names and personal details have been redacted, but the depth of research and personalisation is exactly what you'll receive.
30+ pages covering visa, tax, housing, schools, healthcare, and more
Download sample report (PDF)No email required
Two tiers to match your needs. Both are personalised to your exact situation.
Essential
£99
15 - 20 page personalised report covering the essentials for your move.
Complete
£199
30+ page comprehensive report with every section, plus ongoing support.
Created by someone who's navigated the UK-to-Dubai move first-hand.
Powered by up-to-date research - rental prices, visa rules, school fees.
No waiting weeks. Researched, compiled, and delivered within 24 - 48 hours.
Not satisfied? Contact us within 7 days for a full refund. No questions asked.
Join hundreds of UK professionals who've used ExpatIQ to plan their Dubai relocation with confidence.
Get Your Report - From £99 →Expert insights and practical guides for UK professionals relocating to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Spain.
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Can't find what you're looking for? Email us at [email protected].
No. ExpatIQ reports are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, tax, or immigration advice. We provide research and analysis to help you understand your options, but we always recommend verifying critical decisions with qualified professionals (e.g., a tax advisor, immigration lawyer). Think of it as a very thorough briefing document.
Very current. Each report is generated fresh using the latest available data at the time of your order - 2026 rental listings, current visa regulations, up-to-date school fees, and live exchange rates. We don't recycle old reports. However, costs and regulations can change quickly, so we recommend acting on time-sensitive information promptly.
Standard delivery is within 48 hours of completing your questionnaire and payment. Complete tier customers receive priority processing, typically within 24 hours. You'll receive your report as a PDF by email.
Yes. If you're not satisfied with your report, contact us within 7 days of delivery for a full refund - no questions asked. We're confident in the quality of our reports, so we're happy to offer this guarantee.
Our reports handle a wide range of situations - single professionals, couples, families with children, business owners, freelancers, and retirees. The questionnaire captures the details that matter, and the report is tailored accordingly. If you have a particularly unique situation, use the free-text field to tell us about it, and we'll address it in your report.
The Essential report (£99) covers the core topics most people need: visa pathway, financial analysis, housing, lifestyle, and a personalised timeline. The Complete report (£199) adds detailed sections on schools and education (essential if you have children), a healthcare directory, an in-depth risk assessment, and includes 30 days of email follow-up where you can ask questions about your report. If you have children, the Complete tier is strongly recommended.
Absolutely. We take data protection seriously and comply with UK GDPR. Your personal information is used solely to generate your report and is never shared with third parties. Data is retained for 90 days after report delivery (in case you need a re-send), then securely deleted. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
ExpatIQ was founded by James Caldwell, a chartered accountant who spent 15 years in London financial services before relocating to Dubai with his wife and two young children in 2022. The move itself went fine. The preparation was a nightmare. Weeks of trawling through outdated forum posts, conflicting advice on visa categories, wildly varying school fee estimates, and financial planning guidance that assumed everyone was either a single 25-year-old or a C-suite executive on a corporate package.
The information existed, but it was scattered across dozens of sources, much of it stale or generic. James spent more time researching the move than he did on any client engagement in his career. After arriving in Dubai and comparing notes with other British expats, he found they'd all had the same experience - everyone had cobbled together their own patchwork of research and hoped for the best. ExpatIQ was built to solve that. One personalised report that pulls together everything you need to know, tailored to your family, your career, and your budget. Not a template. Not a forum thread from 2019. Current data, specific to you.
Have questions before you order? Reach out at [email protected]. No sales pitch - just honest answers from someone who's been through it.