United Arab Emirates

Sharjah

#3 Top 5 cities

Sharjah is often chosen for lower housing costs than Dubai, but many residents pay for that with commuting.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C aĆŸ 40°C

Night: 15°C aĆŸ 30°C

Climate

Hot desert seaside climate with a very warm summer and mild winter.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 8/10
Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 5/10
Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

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

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇼🇳Indians
  • đŸ‡”đŸ‡°Pakistanis
  • đŸ‡Ș🇬Egyptians
  • 🇬🇧British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Wide housing options
  • +Proximity to the capital
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

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