Saving money sits firmly at the top of the agenda. A new Toluna survey shows 57% of UAE residents list managing finances or saving as their top New Year’s resolution, making it the leading priority for the second year in a row. Career goals remain important, with 37% planning to look for a new role, better position or salary increase in the year ahead.
What stands out is how stable this mindset has become. Financial discipline hovered around the 50% mark in 2023 and 2024, surged in 2025, and has now held steady into 2026. For many expats,…
