5 Things To Buy Upon Moving To UAE
It is the dream of many a person to move to the UAE for better job prospects, excellent educational opportunities for their children, and a higher standard of living overall. The UAE is global in outlook and a wonderful country to raise a family in. It is littler wonder that it houses a huge expat population which continues to grow over the years.
As a new resident in the UAE, you are currently in the process of shifting to a new house and decorating it. Decorating an unfurnished or semi-furnished flat can become quite confusing, so we have pointers on the most important things to buy upon your move to the UAE:
#1 A new memory foam mattress.
It might seem like a moot point to buy a mattress for a new home – of course you’re going to buy one. But most people would err in buying the right kind. Ordinary foam mattresses seem soft and comfortable at first, but they can dip excessively and throw your spinal alignment off kilter. You need a mattress that allows your body to sink in it without bending the spine or dipping too much under your weight. A memory foam mattress is the ideal choice for a good night’s rest with full support to the entire body, especially the major joints. Determine the size of your bed and look up memory foam mattresses in UAE’s premium online stores.
#2 A sofa chair for the bedroom.
Your bedroom is a place of rest and detachment from the cares of the world. You must furnish it well so that it becomes a haven of comfort, but take care not to clutter it with too many chairs and pouffes. Apart from having a large bed, invest in a plush sofa chair that you can place in one corner, with a floor-mounted lamp next to it. Finish with a throw rug on the chair’s back, a small coffee table on the side, and a footstool. There, you are all set to enjoy your evenings off with your laptop or curled up in your chair with a magazine or book, a cup of coffee or hot chocolate by your side.
#3 A plush three-seater sofa for the living room.
The living room is the most visible and used room in the house. It needs to be furnished elegantly while retaining a high functional value. You and your family will spend a lot of time sitting in the living room while you work, watch TV or simply take a break. You will need a comfortable three-seater sofa to sink into, accompanied by two or three single-seaters (depending on the area and layout of your house). Make sure the seats are wide and deep, ensuring enough of a seat for all members of the family.
#4 Water softening faucet.
The UAE often gets hard water, and most people complain of losing hair density and skin smoothness to this water quality. You cannot help the kind of water that flows out of the taps, but you can minimise the damage it inflicts on your hair and skin. There are a number of bathroom fittings available in UAE, some of which are attached to the shower head to filter and ‘soften’ the water before it flows out of the shower. These attachments are normally ion exchange filters that work quickly and efficiently – they replace sodium in the hard water with magnesium and calcium salts. Soft water is better for lathering soap and helpful in maintaining the pH balance of the skin and hair.
#5 Home security system.
Your new home is almost fully furnished with all the amazing ideas and furniture you have. But is it safe and protected from intruders in your absence? Install a state-of-the-art home security system (if the house doesn’t already have one) and insist on features like burglar alarm, real time SMS and video alerts in case of a suspected break-in or forced entry. This way, you can be assured of protection for your house even when you are on holiday.
We hope these tips were helpful in nudging you in the right direction in terms of buying the furniture and other essentials for your house.
