I finally made the move to Dubai a few months ago, something I'd been considering for over a year. I'm a software engineer working for a fintech startup based in Europe. Since everything I do is remote, relocating didn’t really affect my workflow — if anything, the time zone shift actually improved coordination with some of our international teams.
I started looking into property options as soon as I knew I was serious about the move. I didn’t want to rent long-term, and buying made more sense financially given the tax situation here. After comparing a bunch of platforms and speaking with a few agents, I ended up using
https://dubai-real.estate/ to find a one-bedroom apartment in Business Bay. The interface was clean, the listings were up to date, and their team was surprisingly responsive — something I didn’t expect, to be honest.
The buying process itself was smoother than I thought it would be. They walked me through every step, from reservation to final paperwork, and even helped coordinate with a local bank for mortgage options, though I ended up buying outright.
Dubai itself has been great so far — fast internet, modern infrastructure, tons of cafes to work from, and a growing tech scene. I won’t sugarcoat the heat, but I’m getting used to it. If you’re working remotely in tech and thinking of relocating, it’s definitely worth looking into.
