Moving to Dubai from Qatar
By Rolling Stone •
Am considering relocating to Dubai from Doha and would like to know:
1) Is it possible/viable to take a car purchased in Doha?
2) My wife has a Qatar Driving License only - can she use this to get a UAE license or would she need to take a test?
3) How easy is it to take a maid?
Any other considerations worth being aware of?
Thanks
You are the the first person I have come to know during the last 1 and a half year who is considering relocating to Dubai from Qatar. Good Luck!
As for your questions...
1) It is possible to take a car purchased in Qatar to Dubai because I know people in my company who relocated to Qatar from Dubai and brought in their cars along. Their numbers are very small as compared to people who chose to leave their vehicles behind (sold or just left like that because of balance installments in case of bank financed vehicles) and purchased new ones here. So I am not sure if it is viable as well. I think it is better to list your vehicle here on QL classified and see its worth. Weigh that worth with a similar car in Dubai. The used car market is very attractive in Dubai now for obvious reasons. New Vehicle is a different matter altogether.
2)Your wife will have to take a test. UAE, especially Dubai will not swap your Qatar DL with Dubai DL.
3)About maid I am not sure but what I hear, it is not all that easy. You need to convince the Government that you need one.
1) Is it possible/viable to take a car purchased in Doha? - Yes, you can take the car to Dubai. Regarding viability depends on how new the car is and also whether your car manufacturer will allow you to move across GCC with the same service warranty, I know Audi allows you to do so.
2) My wife has a Qatar Driving License only - can she use this to get a UAE license or would she need to take a test? - I do not think so. Though, if you belong to a certain nationality, your drivers license gets transferred based on your home country's license.
3) How easy is it to take a maid? - You cancel her RP and then apply for visa in Dubai. Please note, the income levels vary and depends on it whether you can sponsor a maid or not.