8. Suffering The Endless Red Tape
Dealing with red tape and bureaucracy is never much fun at the best of times, and moving to a foreign country where English isn't the primary spoken or written language brings with it challenges of its own. While most countries around the world are hardly renowned for their bureaucratic efficiency, Dubai can be especially challenging for the expats trying to settle into their new lives. From renting and purchasing property and setting up a business to getting the kids to school and opening a bank account, there are countless instances where the notorious red tape will rear its head in Dubai. Cutting through the red tape in Dubai is such a mammoth task that there are even a range of books available to help you negotiate the minefield, one of which weighs in at a hefty 696 pages, which should keep even the most proficient speed reader busy on the flight over.