Free checklist
The UK → Dubai move checklist
Everything to sort, in the order that works, for Dubai or wherever in the UAE you land.
Before you leave the UK
- Plan your UK tax exit, get your departure-year (Statutory Residence Test) position right.
- Decide your route, a job, your own company, or the Golden Visa.
- Choose the emirate that fits, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, RAK or another.
- Tell HMRC you're leaving (the P85) at the right time.
- Sort shipping, what to take, sell or store.
Setting up in the UAE
- Set up your company (freezone, mainland or offshore) if you need one.
- Get your residence visa and Emirates ID.
- Open your UAE bank account.
Settling your family
- Choose an area and secure a school place (apply early).
- Sort housing, the Ejari tenancy process.
- Arrange health insurance and convert your driving licence.