Can anyone let me know how easy it is to apply to a consulting firm in Dubai directly coming from London? I am currently working at a T2 strategy firm in London and my partner and I want to relocate in ~1.5 years. My firm does not have an office in Dubai whilst my partners firm does. Is it possible to apply straight (rather than moving laterally in London, waiting a few years then transferring?) interested in MBB views too. (I would have roughly 2.5 YOE by then)

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It should not be difficult moving from London to Dubai. It is more difficult the other way around. You will come and make much more $ but you will work more hours and in way less interesting work than in London. Most consulting companies here are fed on government projects

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Forget about McK dubai, not even accepting internal transfers. BB’s are actively poaching / recruiting though

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