Life in Dubai moves fast — but here, you get to slow down, reflect and build a life that you want to achieve

Hi, I’m Zaklina — psychologist, expat coach, and someone who’s
lived the ups and downs of Dubai life firsthand.

I moved here three years ago, full of hope — and quickly realized how complex this city can be.
The opportunities are real, but so are the emotional costs: loneliness, instability, pressure, and the quiet question of “Is this really my life?”

I’ve been through the long stretches of isolation, the burnout, the disconnection from family, the endless recalibrating. And I know how hard it is to find your footing when everything around you moves fast and comes with a price tag.

That’s why I created this space — to offer practical tools, emotional clarity and insight to help you build a life that feels steady, meaningful, and truly yours.

Whether you’re just arriving or deep in the expat experience, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Let’s make space for reflection, growth, and the kind of mindset that helps you thrive, not just survive — in Dubai.

Does this sound like you?

  • I’m here, but I’m not sure how to start building a life that feels like mine

  • I often feel lonely, even in a city full of people

  • I miss my family, my friends — and the version of myself that felt more grounded

  • My expat life looks great from the outside, but something’s missing

  • I count down to weekends, vacations, or my partner coming home — daily life feels hard to enjoy

  • I sometimes wonder if this move was the right choice, or just the right opportunity

If any of this feels familiar, you’re not alone — and you’re in the right place.
This space offers emotional clarity, practical tools, and psychological insight to help you
reconnect and build a life that feels steady, meaningful, and truly yours.

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