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Moving to the UAE with Children: A Step-by-Step Checklist for Families from Russia and the CIS
Education·

Moving to the UAE with Children: A Step-by-Step Checklist for Families from Russia and the CIS

From choosing an area and school to organising the move — a practical, no-nonsense guide for busy parents.

Vlad Muravyev
Creek Harbour vs Downtown: Where to Invest $500,000 in 2025–2026
Investment·

Creek Harbour vs Downtown: Where to Invest $500,000 in 2025–2026

A detailed comparison of two highly promising locations, covering growth potential, liquidity, and rental demand.

Vlad Muravyev
UAE Golden Visa: Complete 2025 Guide for Citizens of Russia and the CIS
visas·

UAE Golden Visa: Complete 2025 Guide for Citizens of Russia and the CIS

Requirements, application costs, timelines, and real experience from dabaga.cc clients — everything to know before submitting documents.

Vlad Muravyev
Admission to Oxford: The Story of a Family from Kazakhstan through UAE Schools
Case Studies·

Admission to Oxford: The Story of a Family from Kazakhstan through UAE Schools

How choosing the right school in Dubai became the starting point for admission to one of the world’s leading universities.

Vlad Muravyev
Ready Property vs Off-Plan: A Complete Comparison for Investors from a foreign country
Real Estate·

Ready Property vs Off-Plan: A Complete Comparison for Investors from a foreign country

Weighing the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy — liquidity, taxes, currency risks, and the payback horizon.

Vlad Muravyev
IB or A-Level: How to Choose a Programme for Admission to a Global Top-50 University
Education·

IB or A-Level: How to Choose a Programme for Admission to a Global Top-50 University

A detailed look at the differences between the programmes, the requirements of leading universities, and the experience of CIS families who have already followed this path.

Vlad Muravyev
Off-Plan Property in the UAE: How to Read Market Cycles and When to Enter
Investment·

Off-Plan Property in the UAE: How to Read Market Cycles and When to Enter

An analysis of entry strategies during construction, legal risks, and transaction-completion data.

Vlad Muravyev
The Best International Schools in the UAE for Children from Russia and the CIS
Education·

The Best International Schools in the UAE for Children from Russia and the CIS

An overview of GEMS, Raffles, and Nord Anglia programmes: fees, teaching standards, and real admissions experiences.

Vlad Muravyev
Dubai District Yields: JVC, Marina, Business Bay — Q3 2025 Comparison
Real Estate·

Dubai District Yields: JVC, Marina, Business Bay — Q3 2025 Comparison

A comparison of actual returns across three key districts after the third quarter, taking rental rates and liquidity into account.

Vlad Muravyev
Dubai Property Market 2025: +18% Growth and New Entry Points for CIS Investors
Investment·

Dubai Property Market 2025: +18% Growth and New Entry Points for CIS Investors

We examine which districts delivered the highest returns, why experts expect stabilisation in the second half of the year, and how to select a property with a long-term ROI focus.

Vlad Muravyev