With the UAE government's strong support for the crypto industry, many exchanges have established headquarters in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This has brought numerous job opportunities for those stationed in Dubai, and the crypto conference TOKEN 2049 has just concluded in Dubai. Recently, Alessandro Palombo shared on Twitter his 2025 Dubai life experience. If you are unsure whether you can adapt to or even enjoy life in Dubai, or are still considering working there, you might want to refer to this article.
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ToggleDubai's Extremely Fast Business Pace with Abundant Opportunities
Alessandro Palombo directly points out that Dubai's business pace is extremely fast, with transactions completed within 24 hours. Investors even make commitments before you finish your pitch. He describes returning after a while and realizing how quickly business moves here.
In Dubai, besides oil, opportunities are never scarce. Missed a meeting? Or canceled at the last minute? Don't easily back down; there will always be another deal. Another chance to interact with potential partners - this is typical Dubai.
Alessandro Palombo, who lives in Lisbon, Portugal, also notes that even within the same company, the Dubai department's energy is completely different from the European department. In Dubai, it's about pushing a proposal, cutting out the nonsense, and then starting the adventure.
Meanwhile, the European department first sends an email. Waits. Then continues this cycle.
He states that this difference is enormous, and everyone can feel it.
Dubai's High-Competitive Environment Brings a Rising Tide Effect
"In Dubai, money keeps coming in," a trader once told me, and he was right - this is why people are willing to take risks. Alessandro Palombo says Dubai is a place worth betting big on. In three years, you might win. But in Portugal, three years later, you might just have gotten your residence permit.
Alessandro Palombo shares that he just casually had a meal in Dubai and met an influencer with over 40 million followers. In Dubai, this is normal. Everyone is ambitious. This makes you start thinking: "Why not me?" This is the rising tide effect; your mindset rises with the environment. But he also points out from his perspective that this psychological state comes at a cost.
High Living Costs in Dubai with Average Living Quality
Regarding living quality, based on his experience, Alessandro Palombo says Dubai's food is about average, whether in high-end restaurants or street food, roughly at that mid-range price point. However, for 4 months a year, the weather is too hot to live comfortably. Besides that, costs are high, and living quality is average. Additionally, everyone seems to wear similar branded clothing; he jokes that everyone pays the "Dubai-fication" price for this trend.
Despite this, the city still lingers in his mind. You'll meet people who were unknown three years ago and are now ubiquitous. This will reshape your thinking and expand your perspective. Alessandro Palombo says he feels cities have two types of needs: retirement and high-speed growth - Dubai lets you know everything is possible, while Lisbon reminds you what is enough.
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