Dubai: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 70Commenters who have lived in Dubai mostly praise its safety, international feel and winter weather, with summer heat and cost the main caveats for a remote worker.
- safety
- international vibe
- winter weather
- modern infrastructure
- nightlife and dining
- tax-free income
- walkable at night
- summer heat
- lack of nature and greenery
- cost of living
- limited news transparency
- sprawl and distances
- Long-term expats find it safe and happy, especially compared with cold rainy cities.
- Summer heat is brutal; winters from December to March are the sweet spot.
- Better suited to those who enjoy luxury and urban life than nature lovers.
- Some doubt the safety picture given controlled local news coverage.
- Residency and tax rules have changed, so verify requirements before committing.
Read from 8 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
I Lived in Dubai for 1 Year - My Honest Review
Tuomas · 637K views · 2024
What viewers said
“I have a friend who lives in dubai, she goes for walks in the middle of the night and she never gets paranoid!”
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“to be honest as a Iranian who has relatives in Dubai, I like Dubai the only reason that I don't want to move to Dubai is because I'm more of nature guy, I love rain and lush forest, and one thing I don't like is heat but other than that Dub”
♥ 204 likes
“I lived in Dubai for a bit less than 3 years but I couldn’t take the summers heat anymore. However since I moved to London I often miss the quality of life and the safety of Dubai. I guess there’s no perfect place. Anyway good video full of”
♥ 299 likes
“Been to 34 countries and lived in 4 (Kazakhstan, Russia, US, Turkey). It’s my 1.5 year in Dubai and this is truly best place to live. Safe, modern, accessible, interesting. It caters to all. Really Love Dubai”
♥ 310 likes
“I went to Dubai for the first time a couple weeks ago. I was pleasantly surprised. As for a USA comparison, it’s more like an improved Vegas. Nothing like Los Angeles in my opinion respectfully. No gambling, way way less drunk people, & mor”
♥ 194 likes
“Canadian here...I totally relate to you when you talk about the cold miserable weather. As a matter of fact as I am watching your video, I am looking outside the window. It is cold dark and miserable. Sunshine is a blessing. It is a natural”
♥ 23 likes
“I've lived in the UAE and Dubai specifically for 19 years now. Ex London and Birmingham, am very happy and safe here, yes the summer gets warm, but I'd rather have the heat than the damp grey skies of the UK any time.”
♥ 117 likes
“Way back in the sixties, I was in a small team that surveyed (hydrograpic) this area, it was a proper desert. I often wondered who this survey was for, I now know, and what a beautiful area. Great video.”
♥ 83 likes
“I grew up in Canada. Beautiful sunny winter days. Freeze your nose off but the fresh air was like an elixir.”
♥ 99 likes
“I have been to Dubai 2 on holiday, I love it. I felt safe walking alone at night, no one was harassing me or cat-calling me.”
♥ 59 likes
Found with a YouTube search for the city and “digital nomad”, fetched 2026-11-07; titles, descriptions and comments belong to their authors and link to the originals.