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The Gulf relocation platform

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

Moving to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, Jeddah, or anywhere in between means navigating 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 pathway selector — UAE & KSA

Interactive decision trees covering UAE Golden Visa, employment, freelance, and investor routes plus Saudi Premium Residency, MISA investor visas, Iqama, and work permits — with requirements, timelines, costs, and document checklists.

Neighbourhood cost calculator

Compare rental costs, commute times, school access, and lifestyle across Abu Dhabi Corniche, Dubai Marina, Al Khobar, Riyadh Al Narjis, and Jeddah Corniche — 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.

Not sure which visa applies to you?

Interactive decision trees for both UAE and Saudi Arabia — answer two questions and get your personalised visa recommendation with requirements, costs, and document checklist.

🇦🇪 UAE Visa Guide → 🇸🇦 KSA Visa Guide →

Why families trust Arrive

Gulf natives.
Not outsiders.

We were born here, raised here, and built Arrive for the next family making the move.

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Wahaj Siddiqui

Co-founder

18+ years finance. KPMG → Etihad → Emirates Airlines → Oblique Consult. Born & raised Abu Dhabi.

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Nabeel Siddiqui, CFA

Co-founder

SVP, Emirates Development Bank & MBRIF. 10+ years private credit & venture debt. Born & raised Abu Dhabi.

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Anam Hilal

Co-founder

14+ years global marketing. Core42, Autodesk, Arcadis. Born & raised Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

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Combined experience

Three founders. One region.

Combined 40+ years across UAE & KSA. Three Gulf natives. One mission: get you home, faster.

Built in Dubai · Operating across UAE & KSA · Phone-close advisory · 2–4h response Sun–Thu GST
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Relocation packages

Two ways to make your move effortless.

Both packages are one-time payments — no subscriptions, no recurring fees. Pick the level of support that fits your move.

Essentials
$2,000
one-time payment

A comprehensive foundation for your relocation — expert guidance, curated resources, and personal advisory calls to keep you on track.

  • Comprehensive relocation overview & city orientation
  • Location guidance — neighbourhoods, commute patterns, lifestyle fit
  • Up to 5 advisory calls, 30 minutes each
  • Curated resource guides — visa, banking, healthcare, schools
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Concierge
$4,500
one-time payment

White-glove, hands-on support from start to finish. Your dedicated advisor handles the complexity so you can focus on what matters.

  • Everything in Essentials
  • Unlimited advisory calls
  • Personalised area & community tours
  • School & nursery visit coordination
  • Hotel & short-stay booking assistance
  • Real estate viewing coordination
  • White-glove, hands-on relocation support
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Why Arrive exists

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

The UAE and KSA 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.

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