When there’s a will, there’s a way, and one Dubai resident is aiming to land himself a mansion on the Palm, without spending a penny!

Isaac Banks is a Dubai resident with a mission, he wants to trade his way from a 1 dirham coin to a house on the Palm. He’s drawing inspiration from a man who, in 2006, traded his way from a paper clip to a house in 14 trades, over one year.

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Can Isaac do the same in Dubai, using the first dirham he ever laid hands on?

Introducing: The 1 Dirham Project.

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@the1dirhamproject I’m on a mission to trade a Dirham all the way up to, honestly wherever I can 🤷🏼‍♂️ what would you trade? DM me! #dubai #dirham #uae #mydubai ♬ original sound – The1DirhamProject

First trade offers! A generous online community has come back with two offers, a Dubai keychain, or a pair of socks…

@the1dirhamproject UPDATE: Two pretty cool offers – a Dubai Keychain of a pair of socks… what do you think I should trade? #dubai #dubaitiktok #the1dirhamproject ♬ original sound – The1DirhamProject

Fancy!

@the1dirhamproject Sometimes they say you can be successful in life. I’ll take that today 😍 what do you want to trade for my key chain? #dubai #the1dirhamproject ♬ All The Way Up（Remix） – 笑匠&音源&十八闲客

From coin, to key chain, to a Paw Patrol bag, the Level Up is real

@the1dirhamproject Week 1 wrap up ❤️❤️❤️ 1AED to a 🏡 on the 🏝 challenge #dubai #mydubai #the1dirhamproject #uae🇦🇪 ♬ original sound – The1DirhamProject

Stop the clocks! In an uber trade, the Paw Patrol bag is gone and replaced with a snazzy Ted Baker laptop bag

@the1dirhamproject TRADED. New trade TED BAKER 💻 💼… get in touch if you have something! #dubai #foryou #fyp #mydubai #dubai_dxb_uae #uae🇦🇪 ♬ STAY – The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber

Issac told local news he’s since been offered a camel and an authentic American Juke Box

@the1dirhamproject Hustle life chose me 🔥 I’ve been offered a jukebox, a 🐪 and a Ferrari… #dubai #foryou #fyp #mydubai ♬ She Share Story (for Vlog) – 山口夕依

The most recent trade: A Lewis Hamilton signed hat has been replaced with a Jukebox

@the1dirhamproject Trading 1 AED to a 🏡 on the 🏝. Current trade: Jukebox! #dubai #foryou #fyp #mydubai #the1dirhamproject ♬ The Business – Tiësto

Follow the journey on Insta

Have something to trade? Get in touch!

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