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Seven out of 10 UAE residents want to retire in the country<\/strong>, predominantly people aged 50 to 65, according to a recent YouGov survey (pdf)<\/a> commissioned by Zurich Middle East. The desire to retire in the UAE is especially prevalent among those earning more than AED 25k per month, the ins. firm said.<\/p>\n

Enough funds in the vault? <\/strong>While three quarters of respondents feel they have enough in the bank, 65% also said they\u2019d rely primarily on workplace savings or gratuity for their future financial security, the value of which many are overestimating, head of business development-employee benefits at Zurich International Life Limited Ashika Tailor told Khaleej Times<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Costs are rising fast\u2026 <\/strong>The annual cost of retirement in the UAE currently stands at AED 240k, according to Zurich; however, this figure is set to reach AED 477.5k by 2045, and by 2060 residents can expect to pay an eye-watering AED 7.2 mn for 15 years of basic retirement.<\/p>\n

Despite this<\/strong>, 61% of respondents still think AED 5 mn or less is enough for a comfortable retirement in the UAE. However, this sum likely won\u2019t be enough for a typical 20 to 30-year retirement period without any additional passive income, Tailor adds.<\/p>\n

Big plans: <\/strong>Many residents are optimistic about their retirement plans, with 44% hoping to start a business and others eyeing travel or picking up a new skill. Despite these aspirations, 61% have yet to consult a financial advisor to plan their retirement and only 4% have invested in a dedicated retirement savings plan.<\/p>\n

To avoid outliving their savings<\/strong>, residents should actively save, invest, and plan, Tailor told Khaleej Times. UAE residents have a strong affinity for tangible assets, according to the survey<\/a>, with people investing in gold, real estate, and stocks. Younger individuals are more likely to take risks with non-traditional investments, while older respondents prefer traditional investments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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