Top expat cities

United Arab Emirates

Dubai

#1 Top 5 cities

Dubai offers the UAE's deepest expat ecosystem, global air links and the broadest career and business services, offset by high housing costs and heavy traffic.

Country overview

Population

3 790 000

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C aĆŸ 41°C

Night: 15°C aĆŸ 31°C

Climate

Hot desert climate with a mild, dry winter and a very hot, humid summer; outdoor activity becomes difficult during the hottest months.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

8/10

Costs

Housing cost 2/10
Food cost 3/10

Business friendliness

10/10

Safety

9/10

Everyday violent crime is rare and public areas are strongly monitored, although scams, road risk and strict local laws still require care.

Natural disaster resilience

7/10

Earthquake and cyclone risk is limited, but extreme heat and episodes of intense rain can disrupt roads, flights and low-lying districts.

Other scores

Other scores

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

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Digital nomads
  • Online business owners

Largest nationality groups

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

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Large international community
  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access
  • +International environment

Cons

  • −Higher living costs
  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Higher prices
  • −Less authentic atmosphere