Is the “Dubai Dream” Over? {NEW EPISODE}

May 13, 2026 12:06 pm

For years, Dubai sold the dream: sunshine, safety, luxury, and 0% income tax.


But what happens when geopolitical reality crashes into that dream?


In today’s episode, I share a conversation about living in the UAE, why I chose to leave years before the current conflict escalated, and what today’s instability reveals about the risks many expats ignore until it’s too late.


Enjoy!


LISTEN TO EPISODE:

https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/is-the-dubai-dream-over/

 

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

  • Tune in as I explain why I left Dubai years before the current conflict with Iran escalated
  • Listen in on our discussion about whether low taxes and luxury living are enough when regional stability starts to break down
  • Learn why food security, water independence, and geopolitical stability matter more than most expats realize
  • Hear us discuss whether the “Dubai Dream” can fully recover after the war


LISTEN TO EPISODE


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Speak soon,

Mikkel







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