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ABROAD

Planning your move?

Plan your relocation, business setup and search for a home in the UAE.

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THE APPROACH

Before you commit.

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ABOUT

A personal connection.

KATHRINE ASTRUPGAARD · INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT · DUBAI

I work with individuals and business owners navigating relocation, company setup and property decisions in the UAE.

My role is to research the options, put a plan in place and coordinate the people involved. You work directly with me, with licensed specialists responsible for regulated services.

As a journalist and senior communications consultant, I’ve built my work around asking precise questions, assessing information critically and explaining what matters. I bring that same discipline to every client assignment.

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HOW IT WORKS

From first conversation to next steps.

Tell me your plans.

Share your goal, timing and the questions you need answered.

Agree the next steps.

Receive a written scope, responsibilities and fee breakdown.

Put the plan into action.

Work begins with the relevant providers, with updates at agreed milestones.

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GUIDES

Dubai Guides

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

RELOCATION · IN PREPARATION

Your first ninety days in Dubai

A considered outline of what to arrange, and in what order.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

RESIDENCY · IN PREPARATION

Understanding the residency journey

The appointments involved, and how to keep them organised.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

FAMILY · IN PREPARATION

Choosing a school: questions worth asking

A calm framework for families visiting schools.

Kathrine Astrupgaard, owner of RELOCATE ME

Your personal point of contact

BASED IN DUBAI · FOUNDER-LED

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Let’s talk about your plans.

Tell me what you have in mind. I’ll help you understand the options and the next steps.