‘Completely Burned Out’: Young Entrepreneur Explains Why He Moved From India To Dubai

A 27-year-old entrepreneur who recently exited his startup has announced that he has relocated from Bengaluru to Dubai, saying the move is intended to be long-term.

Mehul Mohan, founder of Fermion, shared the update on X, revealing that he had already left India but chose not to elaborate on all the factors behind his decision.

Sharing the news with his followers, Mohan wrote, “Earlier this week, I left Bangalore/India and moved to Dubai indefinitely. I can add reasons, but I will skip because the internet loves to lose nuance.”

While many online users speculated that the relocation may have been motivated by financial considerations, Mohan quickly dismissed that assumption. Dubai is widely regarded as an attractive destination for professionals

and entrepreneurs because of its tax-friendly environment, advanced infrastructure, and low crime rates, but the former Fermion founder said those factors were not the primary reason behind his move.

“This was most definitely not a financial decision (I don’t have massive crypto or funds, etc), but rather, let’s just say, I’m a little teeny bit completely burned out with our system back in India, among other things,” said Mohan in his X post.

Earlier this week, I left Bangalore/India, moved to Dubai indefinitely.

I can add reasons but I will skip because internet loves to lose nuance.

I also considered SF/US as an option but passed on it for some other reasons.

Dubai, UAE is what I hope would be my new home.

🇦🇪

— Mehul Mohan (@mehulmpt) May 31, 2026

Despite hinting at frustration with the Indian system, he declined to provide any further details.

“No more context,” he added.

Mohan also disclosed that he had considered relocating to the United States before ultimately deciding on the UAE. Explaining his choice, he said, “Dubai, UAE is what I hope would be my new home.”

The announcement comes shortly after Mohan’s exit from Fermion, the startup he founded. In a YouTube video released last week, he revealed that the company had been acquired by Chennai-based software firm Testpress for an undisclosed amount.

Discussing the acquisition, Mohan described the transition as a complete departure from the company.

“This is a clean exit from my side,” he said.

Following the sale, the entrepreneur plans to step away from work temporarily while evaluating his next move. He said he intends to spend a few weeks reflecting on future opportunities before deciding on a new venture or professional direction.

On social media, Mohan also shared details about his immigration status in the UAE, stating that he is currently living in Dubai on a “Resident Visa.” He added that he hopes to apply for a Golden Visa in the near future.

The BITS Pilani graduate was also asked whether he plans to bring his parents to Dubai. Responding to the query, he confirmed that he hopes to do so eventually.

“I plan to get mine here; my mom is still working, and she won’t leave her job midway,” he said.

For now, Mohan appears focused on settling into life in Dubai after closing one chapter of his entrepreneurial journey, while keeping his future plans open following his exit from Fermion.

This latest move has generated discussion online, with wishes and support for a successful career pouring in while many users debate whether founder burnout, quality-of-life considerations, and frustrations with systems and processes are increasingly influencing where entrepreneurs choose to build their lives after successful exits.

A user said, “I did the same a few years ago, and it turned out to be the best decision of my life. UAE is incredibly efficient with well-designed systems running your day-to-day.”

“Good to see many techies moving to UAE for establishing their own presence/branding before making a big shift!” another commented.