Elaheh Farshchi moved to Dubai

It’s a huge benefit, and may sound too good to be true, but it is: salaries in the Emirates are tax-free. This, combined with the lack of tax on food, drink and other goods, can make the Emirates a very cheap place to live – that is, of course, if you can resist splurging on all the high-end premium brands that the capital is chock-a-block full with! Remaining as frugal as you can will quickly see your savings stack… and they’re tax-free, too.