WATCH: How To Relocate To Dubai from Zimbabwe – Mai Atipa

August 5, 2026

In the video HOW TO RELOCATE TO DUBAI 🇦🇪 FROM ZIMBABWE 🇿🇼, creator Home With Mama Atipa outlines the practical steps, requirements, and financial breakdown for relocating from Zimbabwe to Dubai:

Clearance Requirements: Ensure you are cleared of major health conditions such as HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis (TB) before attempting to move [02:03].
Having any of these conditions will prevent you from obtaining a Dubai work/residence permit [02:15].

Visit/Job Seeking Visas:
- 2-Month Visit Visa: Costs around $280 – $300 USD [03:01].
- 3-Month Visit Visa: Costs around $326 – $350 USD, plus a deposit of around $280 USD [03:01].
Validity Window: Visas are generally valid for 30 days to travel once issued [04:04].
Flights & Airfare: Flight tickets range from $600 USD and above, depending on the airline and season [04:13]. Buying in advance is recommended [04:25].
Best Time to Travel: Visit between August and December, as hiring activity increases significantly after the hot summer months [04:31].

Attest Academic Credentials: Educational qualifications (diplomas, degrees, Master’s, PhDs) should be authenticated/attested while still in Zimbabwe [05:00].
Cost Caution: Attesting documents after arrival in Dubai is much more expensive ($80–$100+ USD per document or copy) compared to getting them processed back home [05:20].

Accommodation (Partition/Bed Space):
- Expect shared room/partition rents to start around $250 USD per month (often inclusive of gas and Wi-Fi) [06:22].
Transport:
- Public transport (Metro/Bus cards) typically costs around $50 USD per month for daily job hunting [07:46].
Food & Essentials:
- To save money, bring non-perishable local staples from home in your 46 kg baggage allowance (e.g., dry beans, dried fish/matemba, dried vegetables/mufushwa, maize meal/hupfu) [08:02].
Extra Emergency Funds:
- Carry extra reserve money for emergency medical needs or visa extension changes in case job hunting takes longer than planned [09:00].

Be Open-Minded: Take any legitimate initial offer (waitressing, cleaning, reception, customer service) to secure your legal employment visa first [09:22].
Work Visas & ID: Employers cover work visa costs, while you may only need to pay for your Emirates ID registration (around ~300 AED / $100 USD) [11:13].
Career Growth: After working 6 months to 1 year on your initial visa, you can look for opportunities in your specific field and transition smoothly without pressure [10:29].