Tom Streppel, a teacher originally from the Netherlands has lived in Spain, China, Malaysia and now Dubai where he has purchased his first piece of property. 

On this episode we chat:

-Working in China compared to the UAE

-Getting paid in Euro and local currency

-How and why to buy an apartment in Dubai (deposit, location and contracts)

-Making friends and finding your social circle in Dubai

-Clothing and dressing modestly in the UAE and Middle East

-Weather in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

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