Top expat cities

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi

#2 Top 5 cities

Abu Dhabi is a calmer, well-serviced capital for professional and family life, with strong infrastructure and high but somewhat more predictable costs than Dubai.

Country overview

Population

1 807 000

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C aĆŸ 40°C

Night: 15°C aĆŸ 30°C

Climate

Very hot coastal desert climate with a mild winter, intense summer heat and high humidity near the Gulf.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

8/10

Costs

Housing cost 2/10
Food cost 3/10

Business friendliness

9/10

Safety

9/10

Low street crime, orderly public spaces and strong enforcement support very safe daily life, with road safety and strict laws the main practical cautions.

Natural disaster resilience

8/10

Major geophysical hazards are uncommon, while extreme heat, dust and occasional intense rainfall can still cause local disruption.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 10/10
Internet speed 9/10
Internet stability 9/10
Electricity stability 10/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Families
  • Long-term expats
  • Students

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇼🇳Indians
  • đŸ‡”đŸ‡°Pakistanis
  • đŸ‡§đŸ‡©Bangladeshis
  • đŸ‡”đŸ‡­Filipinos

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access
  • +Wide housing options
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Higher living costs
  • −Higher prices
  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Less authentic atmosphere