Top 5 expat cities in
United Arab Emirates
Generated: 2026-09-28
Country overview
- The UAE combines exceptional expat infrastructure with very high migrant diversity, but housing costs vary sharply by emirate and fast growth can make prices and traffic volatile. Safety scores reflect low everyday crime; natural-hazard scores remain cautious after recent severe rainfall and flooding.
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Top 5 cities
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City cost | Safety | Natural disaster resilience | Year-round temperatures | Distance to the sea | Internet speed | Largest nationality groups |
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| #1 Dubai | 2.3/10 | 9/10 | 7/10 | 41°C | 0 km | 10/10 |
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| #2 Abu Dhabi | 2.3/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 40°C | 0 km | 9/10 |
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| #3 Sharjah | 4/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 40°C | 0 km | 9/10 |
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| #4 Ras Al Khaimah | 5/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | 42°C | 0 km | 8/10 |
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| #5 Ajman | 5/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 40°C | 0 km | 7/10 |
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Religions
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Islam76.9 %
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Christianity12.6 %
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Hinduism6.6 %
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Buddhism2 %
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Other religions1.9 %