From Bolton to Dubai: Why I Built a One-Stop Service for Expats and Entrepreneurs

briskliv
May 30
3 min read

Ahmed Ayub

Starting Over With Family in Dubai

Relocating from Bolton, UK, to Dubai with my wife and three kids was, without a doubt, one of the most intense transitions of our lives. What people often don’t talk about is just how disorienting the first few weeks can be.

You land with high hopes and big dreams, but quickly get caught in the whirlwind of trying to reassemble daily life from scratch. Finding the right school for the kids.Driving on unfamiliar roads.Figuring out where to buy basics like groceries, SIM cards, even pillows.

It felt like a full reset—and it was exhausting.

Real Advice

Get Help at Home: One piece of advice I give every family making the move: hire home help early. For us, hiring a maid was a lifeline. It gave us breathing room—time to focus on adjusting, connecting, and building our new life instead of constantly firefighting daily logistics.
Don't rush to pay anyone who offers you help and says that they will solve all your problems!

The Business Setup Struggles No One Tells You About

While my family was slowly settling in, I had another mountain to climb: starting a business in Dubai. And here’s the truth: that part was even tougher.

Everyone promises the “fastest setup” and the “best deal,” but the moment you make a payment, things shift. Calls stop being answered. Deadlines stretch endlessly. You're left alone in a system you barely understand, chasing documents, getting contradictory advice, and burning time—and money.

That’s when I realised something important: The real gap isn’t in services—it’s in honest, ongoing support.

The Birth of Ayub Consulting

I didn’t set out to become a consultant. But after going through the maze myself, I knew there had to be a better way.

So I created Ayub Consulting—a full-service support system for expats, families, and entrepreneurs coming to the UAE.

Here’s what we do differently:

✅ UK & UAE Attestation Services

✅ Business Setup (Free Zone, Mainland, Offshore)

✅ Accounting (UK + UAE compliant)

✅ Visa & Immigration Support

✅ Property Search Without Broker Overwhelm

And the biggest difference? We don’t disappear after you pay. We stay. We guide. We make sure things work smoothly—because we’ve been there too.

No Sales, Just Solutions

For example, when a client wants to invest in property, we don’t blast them with 10 agent numbers. We listen. We curate 3 strong options. And then we step back and let them decide—no commissions, no pressure.

Because our job isn’t to sell. It’s to solve.

Dubai Isn’t Easy—But It’s Worth It

Dubai isn’t a golden shortcut. It demands patience, persistence, and a whole lot of paperwork. But with the right guidance, the city can become a launchpad for your next chapter—professionally and personally.

So if you’re an entrepreneur or family looking to start over or expand into the UAE, feel free to reach out. No pushy pitches. Just honest advice and support that actually shows up.

And once your paperwork is sorted, you still have a home to set up—and that’s where BriskLiv comes in.

BriskLiv is your one-stop shop for everything you need to feel at home, fast. From curated dorm and kitchen kits to relocation bundles for families and professionals, we take the stress out of settling in.

Whether you’re an expat moving to the UAE or a young professional relocating for work, BriskLiv helps you land softer—and live smarter.

Welcome home, the right way.

Contact Ayub Consulting to explore your options.