United Arab Emirates

Emigrating to The United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates consists of seven emirates, namely: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras al-Khaimah, Umm al-Qaiwain and Fujairah. Among our customers, Abu Dhabi and Dubai are by far the most popular areas to move to.

Why do people choose for Abu Dhabi or Dubai?

Expats especially go for the complete package. Many Dutch people are still quite vague and hesitant when hearing about Dubai and the UAE in general, but the country is extremely well developed and offers enormous opportunities for young families and particularly entrepreneurs.

10 reasons to move to the UAE

Tax-free living and therefore very attractive for entrepreneurs or wealthy people;
The minimum temperature doesn't drop below 15 degrees and you get 8-10 hours of sun per day;
Extremely high quality of life, the UAE ranks number 6 in the top 10 best countries to live in according to the Internations Expat Centre report;
One of the fastest growing economic regions in the world;
Extremely low crime rate;
Everything seems possible in Dubai. It's a paradise for wealthy people;
Short distances between the cities. For example Dubai and Abu Dhabi;
Due to cultural and social diversity, English suffices as a language;
Healthcare is of extremely high quality and there are various government hospitals;
Many opportunities for families with (young) children. Think of private education, recommended international schools.

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Transport possibilities

We offer you four moving options:

Excellent: Completely carefree — you choose the moving dates! Everything is arranged for you, from moving boxes to packing, loading, and unloading.

Comfort: The quality of a certified moving company, but still affordable moving. To reduce costs, various household goods are combined.

Regular: Good option if you plan to help with moving tasks, but still want the most important moving activities to be guaranteed.

Budget: We take care of transportation, you arrange the rest!

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How to emigrate without stress

First of all; prepare very well! The United Arab Emirates are a completely different world. The entire moving process also takes much more time than an emigration within the EU, let alone a move within the Netherlands. We have been coming to Dubai, among other places, for years. Due to the increasing popularity of this region, our moving advisors are now well trained in all the procedures you need to go through. What are you currently struggling with? Are you nervous, do you not know what to arrange? We are happy to relieve you. Feel free to ask your questions to one of our advisors or read on for some extra tips.

To take into account...

Want to enter Dubai? Then you need a passport that's valid for at least six months. Staying in Dubai longer than one month? Then you must apply for this in advance. Additionally, you'll definitely need a work permit and residence visa.

There are five types of visas:

Golden Visa; UAE Company Investor Visa
Visa for real estate investors
Retirement visa for the UAE
UAE work visa
Student visa for the UAE

Bring along many passport photos (minimum 10) because you need to submit a passport photo with many documents.

Renting a decent apartment in Dubai costs an average of € 2.000,- per month.

Are you ready for a new life?

These are your benefits if you choose us. Halo helps you with:

A completely worry-free moving experience towards your new dream!
All furniture will be packed by our expert team to be seaworthy so it can't be damaged during the ocean crossing;
Your moving boxes will be packed (and optionally unpacked) by professional movers;
Your valuable belongings will be safely transported to your new home;
Your specific moving wishes will be carefully checked and fulfilled throughout the emigration process;
We’ll schedule the move together so that it aligns perfectly with your expectations;
You’ll have one dedicated contact person for all your questions and concerns. He or she will take care of everything for you, including updates during the process, coordination with local partners, and handling issues along the way as storage of furniture or a simple parking permit.