Moving to Dubai – 5 Months On

Today, the rain in Dubai feels familiar, much like the weather back in home in UK. For a moment, it feels like the UK. This is the city where I completed my Yoga Teacher Training, a place that challenged my perceptions and showed me it is never too late to try something new.

I write this because the past 23 days in Dubai have felt different. The uncertainty isn't quiet anymore. We get loud messages telling us to stay indoors and seek shelter. It makes me wonder if I’ve found my feet yet. The war in the region sits heavily on my mind and adds a layer of reflection to every day.

Recalling why I moved here in the first place is my anchor when that restlessness starts to creep in. I am learning that finding your feet isn't about the ground being still. It is about learning how to stand firm when everything else is changing.

Before leaving the UK last year, I made a major shift and completed my Yoga Teacher Training alongside my Counselling and Psychotherapy training.

I will continue with my learning while I am here. It is liberating. I felt a sense of freedom for the first time in my life and it has already become a bit of a ritual. I even created a UAE-inspired bucket list to keep that momentum going.

One of the best parts of being here has been the shift in how I spend my time. I have the space to do more of the things I love, such as yoga, dance, book club and learning a new language. There is a sense that wherever you go, there you are and in this environment, I feel at peace. What is different to me now is how I approach these moments with a newfound sense of freedom and community.

Life has changed so much since I left my home in Kent. I’m more confident, I’ve found my voice and I’ve gone where I feel the most alive. I’m proud of how far I’ve come and the life we are building here.

Let’s see what the next 5 months have in store.

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