According to reports from the English-language newspaper Daily Mail, Prince Andrew may begin a new life in a residence provided by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE. This seaside property has special significance, as Sheikh Mohammed was a childhood classmate of Andrew at Gordonstoun School in Scotland.

An author who has written about Prince Andrew noted that this location is ideal for him, as it offers limited media scrutiny and a chance to remain out of public view. He emphasized that in Abu Dhabi, there is likely to be less examination and sensitivity regarding Andrew's personal relationships, suggesting that he might choose this villa as his primary residence.

Andrew's potential life in exile in the Gulf is a result of years of close friendship with Sheikh Mohammed, which began during Andrew's tenure as the UK’s trade and investment envoy from 2001 to 2011. This position ultimately ended in his exclusion from the royal family due to his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Being ostracized by the British royal family represents one of the most profound and painful forms of rejection.