My Experience Living In Dubai For 6 Months | The Good & The Bad

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  • @JakeStrada
    @JakeStrada Рік тому +8

    Its refreshing to see a young lad with such a level head even more so in todays enviroment where its greed and self entitlement.. Great video & I wish you all the success for your future

  • @kingofthehill00
    @kingofthehill00 Рік тому +6

    Great video.
    We moved our ecom brand to Dubai this year, and let me tell you, it's been quite a headache. Setting up a business here is way more complicated and annoying than what we're used to in the West. You can't just buy an LLC like back home. The process involves a ton of confusing paperwork and details.
    But, even though it's been a real pain, it's been worth it because we don't have to pay any taxes now, and Dubai is an amazing place. Luckily, we found a company that helps with business setup, or else I think it would have taken us forever to figure everything out on our own.

  • @alexbabylon7052
    @alexbabylon7052 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for the information dude! That was really informative and helpful. God bless you

  • @Henrilaureys
    @Henrilaureys Рік тому +9

    Hope you can answer these?
    I do have some questions:
    I think a lot of people are interested in how the financial system actually works. Could you make a video where you make a breakdown of the financial system for agencies like yours?
    Nice video!

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +2

      Sure thing! But not sure i follow. Financial system for agencies like mine, what exactly do you mean?

    • @Henrilaureys
      @Henrilaureys Рік тому +4

      @@rasmusgutfelt for businesses like yours, I think you need to be in a free zone and don’t have to pay income taxes. So if you can explain how you made the transformation from Denmark to Dubai and explain what the other 5% VAT means and is it really 0% tax free ?
      I hope that makes it more understandable.
      Thanks !

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +5

      Got it! Thanks for question, i’ll make a video about that 🤝🏼

  • @m-j5630
    @m-j5630 Рік тому +3

    Amazing video, subscribed. I would love to move to Dubai

  • @StaryzHelios
    @StaryzHelios Рік тому +4

    GREAT FOR TRAVEL. Everyones' dream for Travel at different & futuristic place.

  • @JohannesTC
    @JohannesTC Рік тому +10

    A day in the life of Rasmus in Dubai vlog incoming? 🤩

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +9

      Not sure if the people want to see that 😂

  • @sidneylab
    @sidneylab Рік тому +1

    Great video. Thank a lot for sharing your story.
    After leaving Dubai, can you still use your Dubai free zone company to receive payment and withhold the income with 0% tax rate?

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +1

      Yes as long as i fulfill the requirements for keeping my tax residency in Dubai which means i have to spend 90 days a year in Dubai :)

  • @lovalona7389
    @lovalona7389 Рік тому +3

    I agreed with most of what you said, except with the part about friendliness. To me Dubai is a difficult place to make friends compared to Europe/Asia/Latin America. In fact I do not have friends in Dubai. The way, I use Dubai, I solely focus on building and running my business then I take a break and I go to Mexico or elsewhere where I have a lot of friends and I run my business from there in a relaxed manner before going back to Dubai. Of course, the type of business I run greatly benefit from being based in Dubai.

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +1

      That’s an interesting perspective. Maybe because you direct all the energy to the business? At least for me, i’ve had a super easy time getting new friends. But ofc i don’t know what business you run, but there’s 1000’s of young agency owners like me in Dubai

  • @AlexUncut
    @AlexUncut 11 місяців тому +1

    Nice video again Rasmus. I am from sweden, and as you know we have similar laws and regulations. And i wonder if you run into any issues with your Dannish tax agency or other state agencies because they are not happy about you earning money somewhere else and not paying taxes?

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  11 місяців тому

      Not sure i follow what you’re saying? I live outside of Denmark and make money with a non danish corporation.

    • @AlexUncut
      @AlexUncut 11 місяців тому

      @@rasmusgutfelt Yes, i get it, but u probably do go back to Denmark for holidays and you may have to transfer money in and out of Denmark so you might have encountered questions from Danish bank or something ask you what, Why, how long etc

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  11 місяців тому +1

      @AlexUncut i go back for summer and christmas, there’s laws around how long you can stay in the country for. RE my bank, i haven’t had any issues

  • @the3.fitness
    @the3.fitness Рік тому +1

    Great video, thanks for sharing your experiences! Also is that a Diesel hoodie?

  • @emperorofeastica
    @emperorofeastica 6 місяців тому

    Hey man! I am absolutely set on moving to the UAE, specifically Dubai, and I am still in high school. What is the best way to find communities of people like me who are also planning on making the move?

  • @HWJJSCHUMACHER
    @HWJJSCHUMACHER Рік тому +2

    I KNOW ::: IF YOU LEFT YOUR SURFBOARD AT THE BEACH IN ABU DHABI ::: AND COME BACCK AFTER 20YEARS :: YOU STILL FIND IT UNDER THE SAND !!! THAT IS TRUE !!! NOBODY STEALS SOMETHING IN "UAE" !!!!

  • @nnuae
    @nnuae Рік тому +5

    To be honest, the fact that you see 20 lambos and 10 Rolls Royces on an average drive to the mall devaules those purchases in terms of brag potential.
    People here buy expensive toys because they enjoy them, whereas people purchasing them in Europe are almost guaranteed to do it just to get reactions.
    Locals don't care about status symbols. Some see children and grandchildren as status symbols. But definitely not cars, clothes and lawns.
    P.S. Also, one hint, use "consumerism" instead of "materialism", as the latter mostly conveys the absence of spiritual beliefs, rather than an addiction to objects.
    Overall pretty nice and spot on video, cheers from a fellow recent arrival.

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +1

      Valid point! I do think though lots of people still buy for bragging rights. But obviously also depends on age etc. 25 year old with new money gets lambo because it’s flashy.
      And thanks for the hint, i’ll keep that in mind. Cheers and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Means a lot!

    • @ba2724
      @ba2724 Рік тому

      Don't forget most folks are just faking it. Many of the luxury cars are rented by the hour, day, or week. Get your ego in check (hard to do) and Dubai suddenly becomes quite affordable while still enjoyable.

    • @SA-cloud
      @SA-cloud Рік тому +1

      That's pretty true regarding the cars. When I was in Dubai back in 2016, it wasn't unusual to be at a traffic lights and a Ferrari pull up on your left, then a Lamborghini on your right, and the lights turn green, and you're still sitting there watching the show 😅
      Also, I've met a few rich Arabs and well off ones, and well connected ones. One, I met in Saudi because I used to drive past his new house plot not far from the sea front. One day the fence was open (the houses weren't built yet), there was red Ferrari, yellow Ferrari black Ferrari. Meanwhile, they were all sitting around a fire drinking Arabic coffee. I met one of the guys although I didn't know it was him until later. Arabian hospitality is second to none.
      Anyways, time to head back to Dubai. Europe is loosing the plot.

  • @KilledKenny01
    @KilledKenny01 Рік тому

    Move to Dubai soon. Thanks for the insights. Looking for a decent one bedroom apartment for 2K. Don’t need that super fancy stuff. I am on a normal salary and don’t have a business. So blowing 50k or even 10k is no option… maybe I can take my BMW X4 to Dubai… but seems that is not enough for society 😂

  • @annaiwanicka-naturopataist4781

    Except when you leave your phone in Uber ... I was assured by locals it would get returned but no :-(

  • @arukaushik4043
    @arukaushik4043 Рік тому +1

    Hi I’m a scented candle manufacturer. Do I have any scope in Dubai?? Also can u guide me to market my scented candles ??

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому

      There's a big market for scented candles in Dubai. If you sell B2C, i can help, if your looking for retailers, i can't unfortunately!

  • @Trostat
    @Trostat Рік тому +1

    New York is better for beginning, Dubai is best for people who made it and are satisfied
    Where as New York City is survival of the fittest and will make a man out of you ! Perfect to start your career and ambitions

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +1

      Haha I can see how New York will make you competitive as well!

  • @POV00005
    @POV00005 Рік тому +8

    I can only dream of living here!

  • @ywueeee
    @ywueeee Рік тому +1

    what do you use for the meal services?

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому

      I use Fitbar :)

    • @ywueeee
      @ywueeee Рік тому

      @@rasmusgutfelt how's your experience so far with them? good for bodybuilding food? how much does it cost monthly approx?

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому

      Yeah pretty good macros, i’m on their mean plan. Around 1400-1600 kcal a day with 120 - 150g of protein. Then just supplement the rest with snacks from a grocery store

    • @ywueeee
      @ywueeee Рік тому

      @@rasmusgutfelt thanks for the detailed response mate, any other similar services that you've heard about that do quick delivery around marina area?

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +1

      The only other one i've heard about is Kcal, a friend of mine has them as a client and talks good about their food

  • @JoseGarcia-vx4bd
    @JoseGarcia-vx4bd Рік тому +1

    I' m from California Does Dubia have In N Out Burger locations? That's the best burger.

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому

      We don’t! I think we just have Five Guys and Mr. Beast Burger

  • @olivermadsen2700
    @olivermadsen2700 Рік тому +1

    Hey Rasmus, hvis man tager til dubai for at undgå skat, og man fx 5 år senere flytter til Danmark igen med en sjat penge tjent i dubai. Skal der så betales noget skat af de penge man har tjent?

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +1

      Nej, ikke af de penge du har tjent i Dubai. Sådan er min forståelse ihvertfald. Da du ikke er skattepligtig i Danmark

  • @sumant2000
    @sumant2000 Рік тому

    You said. Back at home also you are paying rent for accommodation. Why not to pay mortgage and own instead.

  • @phillipwhite6190
    @phillipwhite6190 Рік тому

    Appreciate the info, brother. Is there a best time of year there weather-wise?

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +1

      Yeah haha big difference. I got here in september, was 45C. I’d say mid october it starts getting pretty nice until end of april!

    • @phillipwhite6190
      @phillipwhite6190 Рік тому

      @@rasmusgutfelt November-December probably the best time yeah? Same where I'm at in Mexico.

  • @raminahmadi9993
    @raminahmadi9993 Рік тому

    my biggest question is, if you want to live and work there what will happen to your current citizenship (mine is British, I came here with a work visa, got my passport after 6 years)? I've heard you need to give up your citizenship if you want to live in another country for more than 6 months!!!

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому

      You don’t have to give up citizenship, you can’t lose your passport. You just get residency where you want to live and keep your UK passport :)

  • @nurafya24
    @nurafya24 Рік тому +4

    My dawg release your skin routine

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому

      My camera had an auto beauty feature on i realized later - i don’t have a skincare routine 😂😂

  • @Rockist
    @Rockist Рік тому +3

    Thnx for posting your insights bro.
    I was just back from Dubai and fell in love with the city, with the the people, and seriously considering moving there.
    Will you tell what is that business you are running? and what are prophetable jobs a newcomer like me can fit into and make good money?

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +2

      I run an online marketing agency, so we help ecommerce brands with paid ads. As a newcomer it's probably pretty hard for you to find a well paying job, unless it's remote. But still, you need to develop some sort of skillset to make the big $$$

    • @lnfused
      @lnfused Рік тому +1

      Real Estate mate. Low barrier to entry, full visa payed for, many many companies, just have to be interested in selling luxury houses. These are 50/50 commission split jobs so no salary, but you have the chance to make outrageous amounts of money out of each deal. £50,000, £100,000, £10,000,000. The more expensive the house, the higher your bonus.

    • @Rockist
      @Rockist Рік тому

      what about accepting non-Brits or non-EU nationals to agencies?
      what about accommodation till you make your first deal no sooner on average than first 3 months??
      @@lnfused

    • @ReformMorocco
      @ReformMorocco Рік тому

      ​​@@lnfusedyeah but isn't real estate in dubai meaningless because there are more apartments and houses than people and it's highly competitive

  • @scrypturefx3077
    @scrypturefx3077 Рік тому +1

    What camera are you using bro ??

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +2

      Sony ZV-1 📸

    • @scrypturefx3077
      @scrypturefx3077 Рік тому

      The camera is really good bro.

    • @megcreates2.0
      @megcreates2.0 Рік тому

      @@rasmusgutfelt do you have a wide angle lens on your camera? I have the same camera but I got a wide angle lens for it 😊

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +1

      I do not, mine cannot change lenses. It’s literally a point and shoot camera for dummies haha (perfect for me)

  • @thehowto282
    @thehowto282 Рік тому +1

    Have you thought about buying an apartment and then rent it out if you decide to move?

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому

      Not really. I already own one apartment in Denmark and it’s a hassle in itself. Think i would just put the money in something else

    • @thehowto282
      @thehowto282 Рік тому

      @@rasmusgutfelt fair enough, I thought it would be a lot less hassle in Dubai as you pay someone a management fee to sort everything also make the tenants pay yearly, six months or quarterly.

    • @maratonlegendelenemirei3352
      @maratonlegendelenemirei3352 Рік тому

      @@rasmusgutfelt Hassle? Buying apartments and renting them out long term is one of the easiest ways to make money hassle free.

  • @wifiversity
    @wifiversity Рік тому

    Bro, On which visa you came to dubai?

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +1

      Employment visa that showed i was in the process of setting up a company

  • @pures1n
    @pures1n Рік тому +3

    I visited Dubai, it's great honestly, the only things I found that I didn't like was the internet being censored. Also the sand being everywhere you go felt so "odd"? It felt unnatural somehow. Can't put my finger on why but it just felt so wrong. The last thing I found uncomfortable with was that my family was in North America and the timezone difference is so large so I felt quite disconnected from friends & family. Might be better for Europeans since the timezone jump isn't so vast, but just a thought for people who contemplate the move.

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +1

      Dubai can definetly feel odd in the beginning with the sand. Takes some time getting used to sandstorms and your balcony being covered in sand when step out in the morning 😂

    • @maratonlegendelenemirei3352
      @maratonlegendelenemirei3352 Рік тому

      @@rasmusgutfelt Just a quick heads up....UAE is a desert, just saying.

  • @frankhughes4037
    @frankhughes4037 Рік тому +2

    Hey I’m 18 and have just secured a job in Dubai. What is the most practical and best car to rent for the city.

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому

      There's loads of cars, just jump onto a car rental site and go for the one that suits your needs

  • @MineBloub_
    @MineBloub_ Рік тому +1

    Can I possibly know what you do as a living

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +3

      I run a marketing agency that helps ecommerce brands grow with paid ads

    • @J-J745
      @J-J745 Рік тому

      @@rasmusgutfelt ❤❤❤

  • @TamaraTambourine
    @TamaraTambourine Рік тому

    Was thinking about the north Europe

  • @nikhileshadiyala
    @nikhileshadiyala Рік тому +1

    Hey Rasmus
    Are you hiring for Sales/Business Development positions?
    I am looking got jobs in UAE....can send my resume across.
    Cheers

  • @dr.perfectsmile4175
    @dr.perfectsmile4175 Рік тому

    Dude, you live in la-la land, 4000€/month (your rent+routine expenses) in Western Europe is a monthly income higher than average (declared!) and you say”it’s not expensive”??😳 with 2000€/month you rent a nice flat on the French Riviera in an expensive area with sea view.

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +2

      I guess it’s a subjective matter. In France, you pay close to 50% income tax, so paying €2000/m in France is the equivalent of paying €4000 in Dubai :)

  • @armangohari6193
    @armangohari6193 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful video. Thank you so much for your efforts on creating such a useful content.
    I'm considering moving to Dubai through business as well.
    If only you can do a detailed video on the process, I'd highly appreciate it.
    Again Thank You.

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому

      I'm glad you liked the video! You can find a video on the process here: ua-cam.com/video/ZKZBs8OE5mI/v-deo.html

  • @sarahs4922
    @sarahs4922 Рік тому

    Are there family oriented areas of Dubai? What are the names of those areas?

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому

      There is, don’t know too many though as a single guy haha. The Greens, Dubai Hills and The Palm are good places i’d guess

    • @TheManasmit
      @TheManasmit Рік тому

      Discovery garden too

  • @supgizmo5021
    @supgizmo5021 Рік тому +10

    I've never met so many fake people anywhere in the world. No amount of money is enough to convince me to move to Dubai. When I go for business trips there I understand why it's tax free: it needs to be

    • @Ranvirgrewal2792
      @Ranvirgrewal2792 10 місяців тому

      Couldn’t agree more, but the thing is Dubai monitors what u see on the internet so u can’t blame them given there is no free speech, Dubai plain sucks no doubt unless ur an influencer/billionaire or a UAE citizen, it sucks for everyone else unless u come from a third world country like Bangladesh, but yeah imma stick to Canada despite all its flaws it’s still one of the best countries in the world

  • @FrightfurDingo
    @FrightfurDingo Рік тому +1

    Is this like a paid ad or something?

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +2

      No haha just sharing my experience

    • @FrightfurDingo
      @FrightfurDingo Рік тому +1

      @@rasmusgutfelt You probably have a rose tinted experience then.

  • @benmwangi1897
    @benmwangi1897 Рік тому +3

    Come to Nairobi. It's cheaper + animals + restaurants + cosmopolitant

  • @Misslisasolutions
    @Misslisasolutions Рік тому

    Thank you hope to meet you and see if we are can work on the same page. Hit important info I wanted. Best to you.b

  • @MarkSLanga
    @MarkSLanga Рік тому

    How did you get set up in Dubai? Did you do it yourself or did you get someone to do it for you? ... and, how much did it cost?

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +1

      Had a company take care of everything from business setup to residency. Was around $7k

    • @jhslatt4612
      @jhslatt4612 Рік тому +2

      @@rasmusgutfelt hey brother, I’m 19 going though the process now. What company if you don’t mind sharing?

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +1

      @@jhslatt4612 I used European Emirates Group. This is their website: uae-eu.com/

  • @Ronnitoth
    @Ronnitoth Рік тому

    fantatisk video

  • @lennarthansen5146
    @lennarthansen5146 Рік тому +1

    Godt gået, Rasmus.
    Er selv udlandsdansker på canaria Lanzarote. Den DK jante lov er ikke god. Ønsker dig alt vel med dit firma. Det var held at jeg lige skulle se din vblog. Har venner som har boet i Dubai.

  • @keithlopez5750
    @keithlopez5750 Рік тому +2

    He's only in to materialistic things and money thats not important only Jesus is.

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому +4

      Jesus wants me to have a Rolls Royce 🫶

  • @bigdaddy42h
    @bigdaddy42h Рік тому +1

    I'd rather live in Canada then to live some third world country

    • @rasmusgutfelt
      @rasmusgutfelt  Рік тому

      Third world country? Bro, do your own research 😂 Top 3 of 5 safest cities in the world is in the UAE and their technology and infrastructure is more developed than most countries in Europe, if not all

    • @nicolen4548
      @nicolen4548 Рік тому

      Are you serious, it’s too cold in the winter lol keep shovelling snow and pay tax lol
      I’m from Canada and would like to movie to Dubai

  • @Heyhi-vr5eh
    @Heyhi-vr5eh Рік тому

    That place is Hell on earth.