The Wellness Edit by Kamini Naik

Spotlighting health, wellness, lifestyle, and entrepreneurial journeys in the UAE - from expert health insights to real talk on building a life, career, and community in the region. Hosted by Kam, founder of Anaya, your go-to source for navigating health, wellbeing and success in the Middle East.

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The Wellness Edit by Kamini Naik

Episode 3: Diary of an Expat

May 28, 2025 • Kamini Naik • Season 1 • Episode 3

Pondering my journey as an expat of 3 years in this episode. Some honest advice, learnings along the way, and my future plans.

What we cover:

[1:00] My background in the UK and what pushed me to explore Dubai
[3:00] The reality of moving post-COVID, including financial and emotional prep
[7:00] My first job here, visa headaches, and how I got through those early months
[12:00] Living in an Airbnb, surviving without a car, and finding a flatmate
[17:00] Building real friendships in Dubai, while staying grounded with people back home
[24:00] The cost of living, saving strategies, and what it’s like to bootstrap a startup here
[33:00] What Dubai taught me about resilience, lifestyle, and evolving as a person
[38:00] Plus - why I started this platform and how you can join the Anaya community

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