Taryn Joannides / Monday, December 1, 2025 / Categories: Blog Material, Blogs Expanding Horizons with our our UAE team Our Strategic Business Visit to Dubai & Abu Dhabi Why the UAE Trip Mattered During our visit we engaged directly with clients, partners, friends and associates, from entrepreneurs to executives, across diverse sectors. This allowed us to move beyond video calls and emails, and engage in face-to-face dialogue that builds trust, clarity and mutual understanding. The personal touch of in-person meetings remains unmatched in shaping long-term cooperation and commitment. Moreover, being present in the UAE means we can stay up to date with local market developments, from regulatory changes to business-set up trends in Dubai’s free zones and Abu Dhabi’s financial centres. This insight enables us to tailor our advisory, tax and corporate-structuring services with real-time relevance. Real Conversations, Real Opportunities Our discussions ranged from compliance and audit needs, to strategic planning, corporate structuring and cross-border tax advisory. These conversations didn’t just reaffirm existing relationships, they opened doors to new collaborations, potential referrals, and a clearer understanding of emerging client needs. For clients relocating or expanding to or from the UAE, this provides reassurance that we speak both “Cyprus” and “UAE business language.” Advantages of Regular Field Engagement Contextual Expertise: Seeing first-hand how UAE business ecosystems and free-zones operate helps us anticipate challenges and advise proactively, rather than reacting to them later. Enhanced Compliance Understanding: Regulatory environments vary by jurisdiction. In-person contact with local service providers and regulatory bodies ensures our guidance remains compliant and practical. Stronger Client Trust: Clients value firms that go the extra mile - literally. Visiting them in their base establishes familiarity and reliability. Networking & Partnerships: Our presence allowed us to meet local specialists, service providers and potential strategic partners. This strengthens our network and extends our service reach in the region. Cultural and Market Insight: Business culture in the UAE has its own dynamics. Being on the ground helps us understand subtleties that influence decision-making, timing, and communication. What This Means for You As a client or future partner, you benefit directly from this trip, we return with sharpened insight, updated local knowledge and reinforced networks across the UAE. Whether you are expanding operations, relocating, or seeking corporate-structuring advice, we can now support you more effectively, with a grounded local presence. We remain committed to offering responsive, informed, and strategic services to help you navigate both Cyprus and UAE business landscapes. If you’re considering business expansion or restructuring involving the UAE, we’d be pleased to discuss how our insights from this visit can benefit your plans. 245 Rate this article: No rating Tags: UAEbusinessAbuDabibusiness#cyauseDubainetworkingInternationalExpansion#CorporateAdvisory Please login or register to post comments.