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The Dubai Expat Exodus 2026

Record numbers reconsidering Dubai. Data, trends, and driving forces.

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Key Points

Key Driving Forces

01

The Cost Squeeze

Dubai costs up 30-50% since 2022. Salaries stagnant. Savings rate shrinking.

02

Better Alternatives

Remote work means Dubai-level income from Bali, Thailand, or Portugal at 60% less.

03

Tax Erosion

9% corporate tax + VAT + CRS reporting. Zero-tax era is over.

04

Lifestyle Shift

Post-pandemic values: wellness, nature, community over consumption.

40-80% Rent Increases
9% Corporate Tax
Regional Tensions
Rising Costs

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