LIFE-OPTIMISATION FOR THE MODERN EXPAT
Expat health insurance – how to choose the best policy for your family
Not many things are truly a matter of life and death, but health insurance can be. But fear not. In this article we list the main things to consider before shelling out for your own expat healthcare insurance, explain the terminology, highlight the pitfalls to watch...
How to register a birth in Dubai – the easy way
Amid the life-changing upheaval of welcoming a new baby into the world, is the dawning realisation you have a whole new world of admin to deal with! One of the first key tasks is to register the birth of your baby and obtain a birth certificate. Without it, your baby...
9 expat mindset mistakes to avoid when relocating
Becoming an expat requires a fresh mindset. Done right, you thrive. Done wrong, you crash and burn. I've identified nine expat mindset mistakes that are all too easy to make... how many resonate with you? 1. Thinking that if you love your new place after a month you...
How to get compensation for flight delays easily using AirHelp
Fly often enough and it’s inevitable that at some point you are going to get delayed. But rather than a drink and a desultory food voucher, in many cases you can get cash compensation for a delay. And the best news is it doesn’t have to be a fist-gnawingly cumbersome...
Which international school curriculum is best for you and your child?
Back home, schools tend to follow a national curriculum, and there isn't much of a choice to be made. But as usual, being an expat brings with it a multitude of extra choices and decisions. When choosing schools, the first decision is often the curriculum. It can seem...
OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND AN EXPAT DAD
An Expat Dad occasionally writes articles for other sites. You can find the latest below.
Animal encounters in Dubai for every budget
Your guide to animal attractions in Dubai that entertain and educate the kids, no matter what your budget. Read the full article here.
DUBAI EXPAT VETERANS – THE UNWRITTEN RULES
One of the first questions, when you meet someone new in Dubai, is ‘how long have you been here?’. It sounds innocent enough, but behind the smile, they’re making a swathe of mental calculations. Read the full article here.