Expats: British teacher shares why she chose to live in the Middle East - 'I've always wanted to move away!' ()
<iframe frameborder="0" height="100%" scrolling="no" src="https://www.gbnews.com/res/scraper/embed/?video_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmm-v2.simplestream.com%2Fiframe%2Fplayer.php%3Fkey%3D3Li3Nt2Qs8Ct3Xq9Fi5Uy0Mb2Bj0Qs%26player%3DGB003%26uvid%3D52817605%26type%3Dvod%26viously_id%3DhX-MiZ6rqtG" width="100%"></iframe><br/><p class="">Cora Fraser, a 31-year-old teacher from Scotland, started a new life in Dubai five years ago and has fallen in love with the UAE city.</p><p>She previously lived in Aberdeenshire - which she described as "the middle of nowhere" - and was very keen for a change.</p><h3></h3><br/><p>Speaking exclusively to GB News, Cora revealed why she chose the Middle Eastern expat haven.</p><p>"I always knew I wanted to move away after my first year [of teaching], but I was going backwards and forwards about where", she said.</p><h3></h3><br/><img alt="Cora Fraser cycling in Dubai" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="2e68d9ef0c6097c3719b3f78635a9fd3" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="79c30" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/cora-fraser-cycling-in-dubai.jpg?id=56626105&width=980"/><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-latest"></div><p>"One of my friends was living in Mumbai, and I went to visit her and really loved it.</p><p>"I was going between Mumbai and Singapore but then one of my friends - a girl I knew from uni - moved to Dubai and she was messaging me saying it was great."</p><p>Cora's friend assured her that Dubai boasted a "big expat community", and that there were lots of English and Irish people there.</p><p>The promise of an expat haven coupled with the "ease of getting home" solidified Cora's decision to move.</p><p>The expat added that it's a good option for those who want to travel. Indeed, other Middle Eastern destinations like Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait are all less than two hours away by plane.</p><h3></h3><br/><p><br/></p><p>Further afield, Britons in Dubai can venture to India, Sri Lanka, the Seychelles and the Maldives on flights that don't even scrape the five-hour mark. </p><p>Revealing the "best" thing about her new life, Cora explained why it's a <a href="https://www.gbnews.com/travel/expat-tips-dubai-best-thing-weather" target="_blank">far cry from the UK</a>.</p><p>It's not difficult to understand why so many Britons are keen on Dubai. Known for its lucrative career paths, employment benefits, tax-free income, sunshine and high-quality - often glitzy and glam - lifestyle, it has become a top expat spot. </p><p>John Mason International Movers reported a huge 420 per cent increase over the last five years in enquiries from British nationals wanting to relocate to the UAE.</p><p>However, it's important to note that moving abroad always has its challenges and no place is perfect.</p><h3></h3><br><div class="embed-dontmiss"></div><p>Despite loving the UAE city, Cora misses the UK and even admitted <a href="https://www.gbnews.com/travel/expat-tips-dubai-biggest-differences-missing-home" target="_self">she wants to go home</a>.</p><p>This is a struggle for many Britons who are keen to relocate somewhere but don't want to venture too far away from their loved ones.</p><p><strong>LATEST DEVELOPMENTS</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/travel/spain-tourist-tax-suspended-mogan-gran-canaria-spain" target="_self">Win for British holidaymakers in Spain as tourist tax suspended in Gran Canaria's 'best resort'</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/travel/trump-travel-ban-2025-affected-countries-list" target="_self">Donald Trump plots new US travel ban as travelling abroad could be very different in 2025</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/travel/expat-dubai-downsides-lifestyle-fake" target="_self">Expats: British teacher admits there is a 'crazy' side to life in Dubai - 'you have to avoid it'</a></li></ul><h3></h3><br/><img alt="Cora Fraser and friends in Dubai" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="fc22f74dcb1665907706ebb45a2991d6" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="1d6ad" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/cora-fraser-and-friends-in-dubai.jpg?id=57806590&width=980"/><p>Looking to move but want to be somewhere a little closer to home?</p><p>According to international health insurance experts at William Russell, Spain is "the most popular country in Europe for British expats moving abroad".</p><p>Its cheaper cost of living, relaxed lifestyle, excellent healthcare system, beautiful beaches and the promise of sunshine make it an attractive option for many.</p><p>Alastair Johnson, who founded Moving to Spain, spoke exclusively to GB News about his <a href="https://www.gbnews.com/travel/expats-in-spain-secrets-tips" target="_blank">expat experience</a> and why it's the <a href="https://www.gbnews.com/travel/expat-tips-spain-ideal-destination-50s-60s" target="_blank">ideal destination for those in their 50s and 60s</a>.</p></br>
