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The Gulf relocation platform

Your new life in the Gulf,
in one clear roadmap.

Moving to Dubai or Riyadh means navigating a maze of visa rules, housing markets, bank accounts, school admissions, and cultural logistics. Most people arrive overwhelmed. We change that.

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Visa
Employment / Golden Visa / Family
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Housing
Neighbourhood guide, costs, agents
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Banking
Account opening by nationality
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Schools
Curriculum, fees, admissions timeline
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Healthcare
Insurance, registration, clinics

How it works

From overwhelmed to settled,
in three steps.

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Answer five questions

Your nationality, family situation, job type, and destination city. We use this to build a roadmap specific to your circumstances, not a generic checklist.

02

Get your personalised roadmap

A week-by-week, step-by-step relocation plan covering every dimension of the move — with timing guidance so you don't miss critical deadlines.

03

Follow along, week by week

Automated email sequences guide you through the journey for the first three months. Upgrade to a human concierge at any point for real-time support.

What's covered

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

Visa type recommendations

Understand which visa fits your situation — employment, investor, Golden Visa, freelance permit — and what the actual requirements are for your nationality.

Neighbourhood cost calculator

Compare rental costs, commute times, school access, and lifestyle across Dubai Marina, JBR, Arabian Ranches, Downtown, and Riyadh districts — with real numbers.

School comparison tools

British, American, and IB curriculum schools ranked by fees, proximity, admission windows, and waitlist status. Updated for the current academic year.

Bank account opening guides

Which banks accept your nationality, what documents you need, estimated processing time, and whether you need a salary certificate or company license first.

Healthcare registration

Mandatory health insurance breakdown, DHA registration walkthrough, and how to find English-speaking GPs and specialists near your neighbourhood.

Driving licence conversion

Step-by-step guide to converting your home-country licence to a UAE or KSA licence, including which countries have exchange agreements and what the test involves.

Simple pricing

Choose your level of support.

Both plans include a personalised relocation roadmap tailored to your situation.

Essentials
$2,000 one-time

Everything you need to relocate independently — with expert-built guidance at every step.

  • Personalised relocation checklist
  • Visa type guide by nationality
  • Neighbourhood cost overviews
  • Bank account opening guide
  • School comparison overview
  • Healthcare registration walkthrough
  • Supplier directory access
  • 3-month email sequence
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Concierge
$4,500 one-time

A dedicated advisor holds your hand from start to finish — live calls, real-time troubleshooting, and peace of mind.

  • Everything in Essentials
  • Dedicated human advisor
  • Live calls and follow-ups
  • Vetted service provider referrals
  • Visa status tracking
  • Real-time troubleshooting
  • Priority email support
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Why Arrive exists

Most people arrive in the Gulf unprepared. We fix that.

Dubai and Riyadh receive tens of thousands of new expats every year. Most arrive armed with a few WhatsApp groups, outdated blog posts, and well-meaning advice from colleagues. The information is out there — it's just scattered, inconsistent, and impossible to trust.

Arrive is the single trusted source that didn't exist. Built by people who've been through it. Running autonomously so it's always current, always personal, and always available.