Moving to Dubai. Furnishing our new apartment.

🌟 Join us for an exciting Day Three in Dubai as we move into our new apartment and start turning it into our home!

🚚 After a busy morning of checking out of our hotel and driving over to the apartment, we finally receive our much-anticipated delivery from Home Centre. Watch as we dive into the hustle and bustle of unpacking and setting up.

📦 What to Expect in This Vlog:

Unpacking and assembling our new furniture from Home Centre;
Creative solutions for setting up a workspace and making the most of every nook and cranny;
Organising the kids’ rooms and making them feel special;
Tackling the windy balcony challenge and setting up our outdoor area
Practical tips for anyone moving to Dubai, including community recommendations and dealing with local services.

🛋️ Inside the Apartment:

Living Room: We’re excited to show off our new couch and dining setup. The sofa, though missing a piece, has already become a family favourite;
Workspace: Watch as we transform a previously unused corner into a functional desk area;
Kids’ Rooms: We’ve set up Riley’s and Reggie’s rooms with cool furniture and gaming setups from IKEA, ensuring they have their own special spaces when they arrive;
Master Bedroom: Setting up our space with new bedding and smart storage solutions.

💡 Tips & Tricks:

Windy Balcony Solutions: We share how we secured our drying clothes on a windy balcony;
Home Centre Highlights: We discuss our favourite picks and why we love shopping there;
Community Insights: From joining helpful Facebook groups to dealing with local service providers, get the inside scoop on settling into Dubai.

🍽️ Celebration Dinner:
After a long day of moving, we treat ourselves to a special dinner at Urla, a stunning downtown restaurant. Join us for a well-deserved celebration and a glimpse into Dubai’s vibrant dining scene.

📌 Why Watch This Vlog:

If you’re considering a move to Dubai or just love following along on our family adventures, this vlog offers valuable tips, heartfelt moments, and plenty of inspiration for setting up a new home;
Get practical advice on organising small spaces and making a new place feel like home;

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction and Overview of Moving Day
1:06 - Checking Out of the Hotel and Driving to the Apartment
2:24 - Home Centre Delivery and Unpacking
3:42 - Setting Up the Workspace and Furniture Assembly
5:27 - Organising the Kids’ Rooms
7:01 - Tackling the Windy Balcony Challenge
8:33 - Plans for the Day: Shopping and Celebrating
10:47 - Dinner at Downtown Restaurant: A Moving Day Treat
12:35 - Wrapping Up: Reflections on Moving and Next Steps