Top expat cities

United Arab Emirates

Ras Al Khaimah

#4 Top 5 cities

Ras Al Khaimah provides a quieter coastal and mountain lifestyle with moderate housing costs, while its job market, public transport and specialist services are smaller than in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

Country overview

Population

351 943

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C aĆŸ 42°C

Night: 15°C aĆŸ 29°C

Climate

Hot desert climate with a mild winter, a very hot summer and slightly greater weather variation near the Hajar Mountains.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Safety

8/10

Everyday crime is low and the smaller urban scale feels calm, though driving, mountain excursions and strict local laws still warrant normal precautions.

Natural disaster resilience

6/10

Extreme heat is persistent, and mountain catchments can create flash-flood risk during rare heavy rain even though major disasters are infrequent.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Families
  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

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

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Lower living costs

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer corporate opportunities