Tom Dubai is an independent guide to living, investing, and traveling in one of the world’s fastest-changing cities. We publish practical, research-backed content on Dubai real estate, financing, business setup, and travel, aimed at people looking at the city from abroad and trying to make sense of it.
Why Tom Dubai?
This site is run by Tom, who also writes about travel more broadly at The Travel Tom. Dubai kept coming up as a recurring theme, both as a destination and as a place where more and more readers were asking about property, visas, and setting up a business, so Tom Dubai was created to bring all of that together in one place.
What You’ll Find Here
- Travel guides and itineraries for first-time and repeat visitors to Dubai
- Real estate insights, from popular neighborhoods to how the buying process actually works for overseas buyers
- Straightforward overviews of mortgages and financing for non-resident buyers
- Practical guidance on setting up a business or company in Dubai
- Explainers on UAE visas, from employment sponsorship to the Golden Visa
Our Approach
Every article on this site is researched against current rules and market conditions rather than written from guesswork, and we update pages when the underlying rules or figures change. We’re not a licensed real estate brokerage, mortgage bank, or immigration authority, so where a decision needs professional advice, such as signing a property contract, applying for financing, or filing visa paperwork, we say so plainly and point you toward people qualified to help rather than guessing on your behalf.
Let’s Talk
Have a question that isn’t answered on the site, or want a second opinion before you make a move? Get in touch — we read every message and reply personally.