Your move to the United Arab Emirates, step by step

Depends on your situation

• Shortlist schools

  if children are moving with you

  Family & kids

• Collect transcripts and an admission letter

  if you are one of: students

• Write down target yield and hold period before viewing

  if you are one of: investors

• Check licensing needs for your profession

  if you are one of: professionals

• Plan the arrival week around summer heat

  if you land between May and September

  Transportation / Moving

Depends on your situation

• Attest school records for enrolment

  if children are moving with you

Depends on your situation

• Set a hard monthly ceiling before viewings

  if your housing budget is lean

• Book viewings with an agent

  if you are renting or buying

  Agencies / Brokers / Agents

• Ask about cooling and summer bills before signing

  if you are renting or buying and you land between April and October

• Sign the lease and register Ejari

  if you are renting

• Offer, MOU and title deed transfer

  if you are buying or investing

  Real estate attorneys

• Set up DEWA, chiller and home internet

  if you are renting or buying

  Phone, internet and utilities

Depends on your situation

• Pet import permit and vet records

  if you have pets

  Pet services

• Check airline pet heat embargoes

  if you have pets and you land between May and September

  Pet services

• Book pet-safe travel and boarding

  if you have pets

  Animal accommodations

Depends on your situation

• Complete school enrolment

  if children are moving with you

  Family & kids

• Shortlist nurseries near your area

  if your children are in a certain age range

  Family & kids

• Register with a vet and find the dog parks

  if you have pets · optional

  Pet services