Considering an overseas move can be daunting, regardless of where you are looking to go. Dubai is known by many to be a luxurious, tax-free haven but it is also the subject of scrutiny when it comes to actually living and working there, particularly if you are an expat. Having recently visited Dubai, we were able to get to the bottom of some of these myths!​1. Aside from the...

“I’ll just wait until after Christmas” – something I find myself saying about a lot of things! Whether it’s starting a health kick or saving for a holiday, thinking about your next career move shouldn’t be put on the back burner, even if you are looking to relocate up to 6 months in advance.From initial consultation to placement…​This is a difficult topic to put a set timest...

This is a question I am frequently asked by both lawyers and law firms alike – how can an international career move to the UAE be coordinated from the UK, with both candidate and client relationships built/maintained? Read on to find out…At Nexus I primarily focus on assisting internationally-based lawyers in moving to the UAE market, as well as laterally within the local ma...

Relocating from another country is undoubtedly a task that requires a large amount of preparation – obtaining VISAs, shipping furniture, securing accommodation and organising flights are typically the first things that candidates want to discuss when orchestrating an overseas move. However, there is one surprisingly common question I get asked – how do I take my pets with me...

With the Middle East having become a bustling ex-pat community with a reputation luxury living, beautiful weather and high-end shopping, it’s no wonder that remuneration is a major talking point among people considering a move.One of the main draws of taking your career to the GCC is the absence of paying any income tax on your salary, with most seeing a substantial annual s...