EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 20 MIN
408: Is the “Dubai Dream” Over?
from The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup
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. IN TODAY’S EPISODE Tune in as I explain why I left Dubai years before the current conflict with Iran escalatedListen in on our discussion about whether low taxes and luxury living are enough when regional stability starts to break downLearn why food security, water independence, and geopolitical stability matter more than most expats realizeHear us discuss whether the “Dubai Dream” can fully recover after the war STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan-B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.” RELATED EPISODES 406: Canada's Capital Flight & A New Paraguay Investor Visa? 404: World War 3 Watch: A Fragile Ceasefire & Revoked Visas 399: War in Iran, Violence in Mexico & Freedom in Panama
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