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Four emirates, and what each one is for

We only write about places we have worked in. Here is the honest version of each: who moves there, what it costs, and what nobody mentions until after you sign.

01

Dubai

The deepest market in the region, and the fastest to move.

  • Downtown Dubai
  • Dubai Marina
  • Dubai Hills Estate
  • Dubai Islands
  • Dubai Design District
  • Emaar South
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02

Abu Dhabi

Slower, steadier, and where the long-hold money sits.

  • Saadiyat Island
  • Yas Island
  • Al Reem Island
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03

Sharjah

Space for the money, twenty minutes from Dubai.

  • Aljada
  • Muwaileh
  • Al Khan
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04

Ras Al Khaimah

Mountains, coastline, and the casino-led build-out.

  • Al Marjan Island
  • Mina Al Arab
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