Top expat cities

United Arab Emirates

Sharjah

#3 Top 5 cities

Sharjah offers family-oriented living and lower rents than Dubai, but cross-emirate commuting, congestion and more conservative local rules shape daily life.

Country overview

Population

1 800 000

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C až 40°C

Night: 15°C až 30°C

Climate

Hot, humid coastal desert climate with a mild winter and a long summer of intense heat.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 4/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Safety

8/10

Street crime is low and residential areas are generally secure, while heavy traffic, road exposure and strict local rules are the more relevant daily risks.

Natural disaster resilience

7/10

Seismic risk is limited, but extreme heat and heavy-rain events can produce urban flooding and transport disruption.

Other scores

Other scores

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

Community types

  • Families
  • Corporate expats
  • Small business owners
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇵🇰Pakistanis
  • 🇧🇩Bangladeshis
  • 🇪🇬Egyptians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Wide housing options
  • +Good transport links
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Noise
  • −Less authentic atmosphere