Episode 3: Diary of an Expat

Pondering my journey as an expat of 3 years in this episode. Some honest advice, learnings along the way, and my future plans.

What we cover:

[1:00] My background in the UK and what pushed me to explore Dubai
[3:00] The reality of moving post-COVID, including financial and emotional prep
[7:00] My first job here, visa headaches, and how I got through those early months
[12:00] Living in an Airbnb, surviving without a car, and finding a flatmate
[17:00] Building real friendships in Dubai, while staying grounded with people back home
[24:00] The cost of living, saving strategies, and what it’s like to bootstrap a startup here
[33:00] What Dubai taught me about resilience, lifestyle, and evolving as a person
[38:00] Plus - why I started this platform and how you can join the Anaya community

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Видео Episode 3: Diary of an Expat канала Kamini Naik