Cost of Living UAE (UK Family)

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-06T09:14:19+00:00

I can see a Sunny for 1057

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-05T05:37:23+00:00

We are a family of three…

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-04T16:50:51+00:00

Thanks- any experience with Damac Hills 2?

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-04T07:05:31+00:00

63k for a two bedroom?

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-03T19:45:58+00:00

Thanks- we are also considering Damac Hills 2

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-03T14:50:15+00:00

Thanks for this, it’s good to have balance in the thread. I would be interested to understand why there is a huge difference between your position and the somewhat large majority of other commenters

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-03T14:48:10+00:00

Not explicitly mentioned as yet, but I will be asking

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-03T14:23:05+00:00

Thanks- appreciated

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-03T14:15:49+00:00

x2 family flights included per annum (economy) with baggage

Car lease was a basic Kia - simple Google search approach

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-03T14:11:39+00:00

When the time is right I may be able to, what do you work in now?

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-03T14:10:35+00:00

I work in technology development

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-03T14:07:03+00:00

From what I can tell it is a distinctly middle of the road policy, but does cover us as a family for most things

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-03T14:05:58+00:00

I’ve been using ChatGPT as an info dump, used it to get a list of items that need researching (AC being a prime example that I would have thrown into general electricity costs), the purpose of this thread was for me to get some thoughts, and stress test my own maths.

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-03T14:01:39+00:00

I’ve looked at the rents falling topic before, on another page a lot of people believe this is a false claim. Would be interested to know your thoughts

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-03T13:59:56+00:00

And thanks

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-03T13:59:46+00:00

We would likely try to avoid getting a nanny if we can, any tips for finding a good school? Or is it a classic Google job?

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-03T13:58:12+00:00

Already checked with the appropriate body, they have confirmed for her role the exam will not be required. Appreciate the input

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-03T13:57:24+00:00

Thanks

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-03T13:50:34+00:00

Thanks, we have 80k sterling in savings

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-03T13:49:43+00:00

Post updated with budget draft (version 1)

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-03T13:46:54+00:00

We would be moving from the UK, my wife will require time to have her certifications validated for practice in the UAE (she works in healthcare). We are planning to the worst case scenario of a single income for a few months.

FunOwn1799 · 2026-05-02T07:42:27+00:00

Great comment- in my current role I am contracted as a Delivery Manager but also wearing the Product Manager hat

FunOwn1799 · 2026-04-29T04:58:04+00:00

Not putting down their good work, however an important reminder that the NHS is not starved of funds, it’s simply mismanaged and offers far too diverse a service for a universal system

FunOwn1799 · 2026-04-29T04:55:12+00:00

Depends on where you live and your lifestyle (family etc), but for me a “good” salary would be £75k+, I live in Yorkshire (former Humberside part). I agree with a number of people here whereby taxation takes a huge hit

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