Moving and Living in Dubai - The Truth!

Thinking of relocating to Dubai as a single parent? In this heartfelt episode, Sara sits down with her Dubai bestie Mel — a mum-of-two who made the life-changing move from the UK to the UAE in 2023.

Mel shares the real story behind why she relocated, how she planned it financially, what it’s been like settling her children into school, and the emotional highs and lows of solo parenting in a new country. No fluff — just an open and honest conversation packed with insight and inspiration.

👉 Whether you're a family thinking about relocating, a single mum wondering if you can make the move, or just curious about life in Dubai — this episode is for you.

🎙️ Topics We Cover:

Why Mel chose Dubai (after 18 holidays here!)

Planning the move financially as a single mum

How she set up a life here from scratch

Managing her UK-based business remotely

The power of routine, resilience and spreadsheets!

Getting her kids settled into Dubai life and school

Her experience finding friendships and community

The hidden costs and red tape of moving as a solo parent

Her honest advice to other mums thinking of making the leap

👩‍👧‍👦 About Mel:
Mel is a 35-year-old mum of two who relocated from Bedfordshire to Dubai in July 2023. With a successful aesthetics business in the UK and a serious spreadsheet habit, she made the bold move to give her kids a better life — and hasn’t looked back since.

💡 Key Learnings from this Episode:

Why timing matters when moving with kids

What documents single parents need to sponsor children in Dubai

What it really costs to move (and live) here solo

Where to find community as a mum in Dubai

How to stay grounded and raise grateful kids in a luxury-driven city

👯‍♀️ PLUS: We chat about Sadeeqa, Sara’s new community for women in Dubai, and the importance of genuine friendships when you’re far from home.

💬 Got questions for Mel? Drop them in the comments or DM her directly — her details are below.

👇 Connect with Mel
@mel__1989 on Instagram (2 underscores ☺️)

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