MEDUMOND · Family Relocation Pathway

Move your family to the UAE, and settle well.

Everything your family needs to settle in the UAE, from the first decision to the first 90 days. Recorded lessons you can watch at your own pace, built around your family's week.

105 short video lessons10 printable family tools12 months' accessEnglish subtitles

Founding price $100 $300 · First 30 places or until 31 December 2026

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A family arriving in the UAE with their luggage
90days, planned step by step, before you land
26modules
105video lessons
10family tools
12months' access
Parents and children planning the move together at the kitchen table
Why it matters

Relocation often fails at home before it fails at work.

The job offer is the easy part. The paperwork, the school places, the rent cheques, the summer heat and the first lonely weeks are what decide whether a family settles and stays. This pathway prepares the whole family for daily life in the UAE.

1

Before you flyDecide with real numbers, then get papers, visas, schools and shipping in the right order.

2

The first 90 daysEmirates ID, bank, home, car and school run, in the sequence that actually unlocks each next step.

3

Life after landingHealthcare, money, laws, Ramadan and social life, so the UAE starts to feel like home.

What's inside

Every part of the move, in one place.

Short, practical lessons that follow your family from the first decision to the day the UAE feels like home.

Modules 1–3

Deciding and preparing

The real cost of moving, papers and attestation, visas, school applications and the goodbyes.

Modules 4–6

Landing and the first 90 days

The first 72 hours, the Emirates ID week, the chain of unlocks and the dip before belonging.

Modules 7–9

Where to live

Choosing your emirate and community, renting, viewings and setting up the home.

Module 17

Schools for your children

The school landscape, curricula, fees and the waitlist reality, explained simply.

Module 16

Healthcare for the whole family

Insurance first, finding your care team, the family health file and a baby's first documents.

Modules 11–15

Money and everyday life

Banking and the family budget, the two seasons, laws and etiquette, shopping and getting around.

Modules 18–19

Culture, Ramadan and friends

Islam in daily life, Ramadan with children, Eid and national days, and building your circle.

Modules 20–25

Work, visas and exploring

Contracts and career, residency and sponsorship, tax, family law, safety and the country beyond the mall.

What you take away

Arrive with a plan, not a pile of questions.

By the end of the pathway, your family will be able to:

  • Plan your first week and first 90 days before you land
  • Budget for rent, deposits and the real cost of living
  • Choose a school and prepare your children for the move
  • Set up your bank account and your family's healthcare
  • Understand the laws, etiquette and seasons that shape daily life
A family enjoying an evening out in the UAE
The Family Toolkit

Ten practical tools to fill in together.

Each tool has its own short lesson, so you can sit down as a family and turn what you learned into decisions.

1Family Readiness Score
2Real Cost Worksheet
3Document Master Checklist
4School Comparison Matrix
5The Goodbye List
6Emirate Comparison Sheet
7Home Viewing Checklist
8Family Health File
9Six-Domain Settling Score
10The 90-Day Plan Wall
A family holding their completed relocation checklists
Course curriculum

26 modules. 105 lessons.

Browse the full curriculum below. Every lesson is a short video with English subtitles.

01Making the Decision5 lessons
  1. 1.1 The Decision3:43
  2. 1.2 The Real Cost of Moving4:26
  3. 1.3 The Family Readiness Score4:19
  4. 1.4 How Long Does This Really Take?4:28
  5. 1.5 ACT: What Would You Do?4:33
02Before You Fly: Papers, Visas, Schools and Shipping5 lessons
  1. 2.1 The Paper Trail: Documents and Attestation4:40
  2. 2.2 Visas: From Offer to Emirates ID4:46
  3. 2.3 Schools: Applications and Waiting Lists4:38
  4. 2.4 Ship, Sell, Store4:46
  5. 2.5 ACT: What Would You Do?4:24
03The Family Side of Moving5 lessons
  1. 3.1 The Grief Nobody Packed For4:26
  2. 3.2 Kids and Moves: Ages and Stages4:20
  3. 3.3 The Partner Who Paused4:24
  4. 3.4 The Goodbye List4:38
  5. 3.5 ACT: What Would You Do?3:12
04Landing: The First Weeks4 lessons
  1. 4.1 The First 72 Hours4:53
  2. 4.2 The Emirates ID Week4:46
  3. 4.3 The Temporary Base4:29
  4. 4.4 The First Weekend4:21
05The First 90 Days6 lessons
  1. 5.1 The Ninety-Day Map4:27
  2. 5.2 The Chain of Unlocks5:57
  3. 5.3 The Same Shape of Life3:54
  4. 5.4 Two Children, Two Ninety Days4:20
  5. 5.5 The Pause That Counts4:17
  6. 5.6 The Dip and the Belonging4:56
06Year Two and Beyond1 lesson
  1. 6.1 Every Year After Is Chosen4:42
07Choosing Your Emirate3 lessons
  1. 7.1 Seven Emirates, Seven Rulebooks4:33
  2. 7.2 Three Emirates Up Close4:51
  3. 7.3 The Three-Column Decision4:34
08Where to Live4 lessons
  1. 8.1 School First, Home Second4:06
  2. 8.2 Several Cities Wearing One Name4:04
  3. 8.3 The Rest of the Country4:10
  4. 8.4 The Twenty-Five Questions4:07
09Renting and Setting Up Home5 lessons
  1. 9.1 The Rent Was the Cheap Part4:18
  2. 9.2 Two Daydreams, One Decision4:00
  3. 9.3 The Setup Order4:11
  4. 9.4 Home Is a Decision3:45
  5. 9.5 The Four Seasons of a Tenancy4:18
10Welcome to the UAE2 lessons
  1. 10.1 What This Programme Is For3:57
  2. 10.2 The UAE at a Glance4:15
11Climate and the Two Seasons4 lessons
  1. 11.1 Two Seasons, Both Good3:56
  2. 11.2 The Summer Rules4:17
  3. 11.3 The Midday Break3:47
  4. 11.4 Water and the Desert Rain4:17
12Laws and Etiquette4 lessons
  1. 12.1 Photography and Social Media4:10
  2. 12.2 Alcohol: The Emirates Map3:46
  3. 12.3 Dress and Public Behaviour3:43
  4. 12.4 Medicines: Crossing the Border4:01
13Money and Banking4 lessons
  1. 13.1 Emirates ID First, Then the Bank4:18
  2. 13.2 The Budget That Survives the Waves4:21
  3. 13.3 No Income Tax Now: Keep It4:23
  4. 13.4 Credit, Cheques and Staying Safe4:42
14Everyday Life6 lessons
  1. 14.1 Your Week Here3:56
  2. 14.2 The Supermarket3:57
  3. 14.3 The Mall3:58
  4. 14.4 What Surprises Families in a Good Way4:02
  5. 14.5 Help at Home, Done Right4:41
  6. 14.6 Visiting Family and Moving Pets4:29
15Getting Around4 lessons
  1. 15.1 Cars and Licences5:06
  2. 15.2 Apps, Metro and Taxis4:13
  3. 15.3 The School Run4:17
  4. 15.4 The Summer Car3:55
16Healthcare7 lessons
  1. 16.1 Insurance First4:11
  2. 16.2 The Care Team3:52
  3. 16.3 The Family Health File3:59
  4. 16.4 The Patient Journey3:53
  5. 16.5 More Than a Wobble4:18
  6. 16.6 A Baby's First Documents3:54
  7. 16.7 The Licence to Practise4:01
17Schools3 lessons
  1. 17.1 The School Landscape4:46
  2. 17.2 The Full School Fee4:55
  3. 17.3 Applying and the Waitlist Reality4:59
18Islam, Ramadan and Holidays4 lessons
  1. 18.1 Islam and Daily Life3:54
  2. 18.2 Ramadan: What Actually Changes4:13
  3. 18.3 Ramadan with the Children3:55
  4. 18.4 Eid and National Days4:15
19Social Life and Hospitality4 lessons
  1. 19.1 The Grammar of Hospitality4:16
  2. 19.2 Respect in Public Spaces4:16
  3. 19.3 Building Your Social Circle4:16
  4. 19.4 The Children's Social World5:01
20Work and Career4 lessons
  1. 20.1 The Contract5:26
  2. 20.2 The Pathways Menu5:00
  3. 20.3 Side Income, Clean Exits4:40
  4. 20.4 One Page, Both Names4:24
21Emergencies and Safety3 lessons
  1. 21.1 The Call3:18
  2. 21.2 The Protocol Card4:09
  3. 21.3 The Just-in-Case File5:36
22Visas and Residency2 lessons
  1. 22.1 The Residency Architecture4:26
  2. 22.2 Family Sponsorship4:42
23Tax2 lessons
  1. 23.1 The UAE Side4:32
  2. 23.2 The Home Country Side4:32
24Family Law2 lessons
  1. 24.1 The Quiet Topic4:27
  2. 24.2 Handle It Once4:36
25Exploring the UAE2 lessons
  1. 25.1 The Country Beyond the Mall4:20
  2. 25.2 The Experience Calendar4:29
26The Family Toolkit10 lessons
  1. Tool 1: The Family Readiness Score3:08
  2. Tool 2: The Real Cost Worksheet3:17
  3. Tool 3: The Document Master Checklist3:07
  4. Tool 4: The School Comparison Matrix3:22
  5. Tool 5: The Goodbye List3:21
  6. Tool 6: The Emirate Comparison Sheet3:04
  7. Tool 7: The Home Viewing Checklist3:04
  8. Tool 8: The Family Health File3:02
  9. Tool 9: The Six-Domain Settling Score2:51
  10. Tool 10: The 90-Day Plan Wall3:03
Dubai skyline from a family balcony
Your guide

Led by someone who has made the move.

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Mohamed SalehMEDUMOND co-founder · Dubai

Mohamed is MEDUMOND's co-founder and the founder of six UAE companies, and has lived in Dubai for more than ten years. He built this pathway around what families actually go through, not what a checklist says should happen.

Optional 45-minute session with Mohamed. After you join, you can book a one-to-one call for lived experience and general orientation on settling in the UAE. USD 100, for Family Relocation participants only.
How it works

Built around your family's week.

1

Enrol in minutes

Your access opens straight away, for 12 months.

2

Watch at your own pace

Short lessons on any device, with English subtitles. Watch together, pause, and come back when the next step arrives.

3

Use the tools

Fill in the ten Family Toolkit sheets together, and book the optional session with Mohamed if you want a second opinion.

FAQ

Questions families ask before they join.

Who is this pathway for?

Families who are thinking about moving to the UAE, have just accepted an offer, or have recently arrived and want to settle faster. It is written for parents, with lessons that help you prepare your children too.

Do I need to be in the UAE already?

No. Most families start before they fly, so the first decisions are made with the full picture. The later modules are just as useful in your first weeks and months here.

How long do I have access?

12 months from the day you enrol. You can rewatch any lesson as many times as you like during that time.

Is this legal, immigration, tax or financial advice?

No. The pathway gives general orientation and lived experience. Rules change, so always confirm the details that apply to your family with the official authority or a licensed adviser.

Can I watch on my phone or tablet?

Yes. Lessons play on any modern browser, on phone, tablet or computer, with English subtitles.

What is the optional session with Mohamed?

A 45-minute one-to-one call with Mohamed Saleh, MEDUMOND co-founder, who lives in Dubai. He shares lived experience and general orientation on settling in the UAE. It costs USD 100 and is available to Family Relocation participants only.

Founding price · First 30 places

Give your family a calm, well-planned move.

105 lessons, 10 family tools and 12 months' access. Founding price $100, normally $300, until 31 December 2026.

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