To help you plan your move to Dubai over the next two years, we’ll break this down into specific phases across months, focusing on establishing your web agency and building the financial foundation required to shift to the UAE. Here's a plan that will guide you:

Year 1 (1st to 12th Month) - Foundation Phase

Goal: Build Your Web Agency, Financial Base, and Portfolio

Months 1-3: Initial Setup

  1. Set Clear Business Goals: Define the niche you want to dominate (e.g., Shopify websites, content creation, social media management).
  2. Branding and Website Setup: Create a professional agency website, showing your portfolio, services, and pricing. Use your current website ‘Faiz Dev & Co.’ or revamp it for Dubai prospects.
  3. Register Your Business: If not done, register your agency officially in India. This helps with financial legitimacy.
  4. Freelancer Profiles: Create strong profiles on platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal, or Freelancer. Start targeting international clients from countries like the UAE, the US, or Europe.
  5. Research Dubai Market: Understand what the UAE market needs, their business structures, competitors, and pricing models.

Months 4-6: Client Building and Scaling

  1. Client Outreach: Aggressively market your services through LinkedIn, cold emails, and social media. Offer free value (like tips or advice) to potential clients.
  2. Focus on Long-Term Projects: Start targeting higher-paying clients and recurring monthly revenue (e.g., retainer-based services for maintenance, marketing, or ad campaigns).
  3. Referral Program: Start a referral program for existing clients to bring you new ones, offering discounts or extra services.
  4. Profit Saving: Set a goal of saving 30-40% of profits for your Dubai plan (you’ll need this money to establish yourself).
  5. Start Networking in Dubai: Join online communities of entrepreneurs and developers based in Dubai. Use LinkedIn, Facebook groups, or professional forums.

Months 7-9: Enhancing Expertise and Automating

  1. Build a Team: Start hiring freelancers or team members from India to help you scale the web agency, focusing on UI/UX, content, development, or SEO.
  2. SEO and Content Marketing: Invest in SEO for your agency website to generate organic traffic. Publish valuable content that attracts UAE-based businesses.
  3. Webinar Hosting: Start webinars to show your expertise in the web design field and generate leads.
  4. Financial Stability: By now, aim to make a stable income of ₹70,000-₹1,00,000 per month. Put aside a portion (30%-50%) for your move.