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The Times: Bye bye, Dubai: why families are heading for Abu Dhabi

October 13, 2025

The Times: Bye bye, Dubai: why families are heading for Abu Dhabi

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The Times notes how Abu Dhabi is emerging as a popular alternative to Dubai for expatriates seeking a quieter, family-friendly lifestyle. The emirate is attracting international residents with its cultural investments, expanding infrastructure and long-term visa options.

In this article, Fragomen is cited as a key immigration adviser for UK nationals relocating to Abu Dhabi. The firm notes a growing interest in self-sponsored long-term visas, including golden visas for property investors. Fragomen highlights that Abu Dhabi is seeing faster growth in golden visa demand than Dubai, signaling a shift in relocation trends.

Read more here.

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[email protected]

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