Mike Thurston Reveals What it's Really Like Living in Dubai

In this video, I spoke with Mike Thurston, renowned Fitness Influencer, Content Creator & Coach, who made Dubai his home since moving from the UK with Capture Accounting. Mike shares what he loves about living in Dubai, its impact on his content creation business, and the opportunities that have come from living in the bustling city. He also advises on choosing where to live, building your network, and what to look out for if you’re considering moving to Dubai. If you’re thinking of moving out to Dubai but still unsure of the transition, watch this before reaching out to us at Capture Accounting to help you make the move. Looking to move to Dubai? Visit: https://www.captureaccounting.com/com... Book a call with us at: https://www.captureaccounting.com/boo... -- Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:46 Why Mike Moved to Dubai 3:24 Finding Accommodation in Dubai 4:33 Ideal Areas to Live in Dubai 5:16 Cost of Rent in Dubai 6:20 Convenience of Serviced Apartments 6:42 Traffic in Dubai 7:30 A Negative of Dubai 8:05 New Developments in Dubai 8:28 Where You Should Live 9:24 Choosing Your Accommodation 10:27 Do You Need a Car in Dubai 11:14 Price of Fuel in Dubai 11:36 Speed Cameras in Dubai 11:59 Toll Gates in Dubai 12:16 How to Get a Car in Dubai 13:20 Freezones in the UAE 14:13 Choosing a Freezone in Dubai 15:10 Changing Freezones 15:39 Business Growth in Dubai 18:29 Starting the First Things THRST Podcast 18:55 Building a Network in Dubai 20:00 Building a Network without Social Media 20:38 Private Events for Entrepreneurs 21:32 What Gym Does Mike Use 22:37 Why You Should Reach Out to People 22:48 24-Hour City 23:38 Best Gyms in Dubai 24:12 Mike’s Recommendation 25:49 Does Mike have Memberships? 26:05 Typical Day Living in Dubai 28:08 The Mindset You Need in Dubai 29:07 Is Dubai Conservative 30:15 Millionaires Relocating to Dubai 30:55 Expansion of Dubai 31:52 Managing Spending in Dubai 33:22 Planning for the Future 34:00 Mike’s Plan for the Future 36:49 How Mike Invests 37:20 Investing in Bitcoin 38:40 Property Investing 39:44 What are the Downsides of Living in Dubai? 41:11 Appreciating Dubai 43:42 Dating Scene in Dubai 44:14 Summer in Dubai 45:32 Would Mike Leave Dubai 46:42 Settling Down with a Family 47:05 Education in Dubai 48:08 Private Schools in Dubai vs UK 48:50 Life in the UK vs the Middle East 49:51 Minimum Monthly Income to Live in Dubai 53:18 Budget Living in Dubai 54:14 Mike’s Advice on Moving to Dubai 55:26 Other Options for Relocation 55:59 Central Location of Dubai 56:20 Travelling from Dubai 57:44 Visiting the UK 58:50 Final Words