๐ฆ๐ช United Arab Emirates
AE / ARE #114
Nomad Score
63.0
Cities
11
Region
Arab League,
BRICS,
Middle East,
Arab World,
OPEC,
Remote Work Friendly Countries,
Coworking Hotspots,
Nomad Visa Countries,
Asia,
Asia,
Western Asia,
Emerging Markets,
Developing Countries
Currency
AED
๐ COUNTRY OVERVIEW
Official Name
United Arab Emirates
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Continent
Asia / Western Asia
Area
83,600 kmยฒ
Population
11.0M
Density
132.0/kmยฒ
Government
Federal semi-presidential elective semi-constitutional monarchy
UN Member
Yes
Independent
Yes
Driving Side
Right
TLD
.ae
Calling Code
+971
Timezone
UTC+04:00
๐ KEY FIGURES
HDI
0.940
GDP per capita (2031)
$112,092
Life Expectancy (2024)
83.1 yrs
Internet Users (2024)
100.0%
Gini Index (2018)
26.0
Inflation (2031)
2.0%
Unemployment (2025)
2.2%
Urban Population (2024)
85.8%
Life Satisfaction (2025)
6.8/10
PM2.5 (2019)
41.8 ยตg/mยณ
Homicide Rate (2022)
0.7/100k
Human Capital (2020)
0.67
๐ญ CULTURE & SOCIETY
Languages
Arabic (ุงูุนุฑุจูุฉ)
Religions
Islam 74.5%,
Christianity 12.9%,
Hinduism 6.2%,
Buddhism 3.2%
Currencies
ุฏ.ุฅ AED โ United Arab Emirates dirham
๐ฐ LATEST NEWS
| Update | Category | Source | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries Where Tax Residency Can Be Established in 90 Days or Fewer | ๐ฐ Tax & banking | IMI Daily | 1 week ago |
| UK Wealth Migration: Countries Attracting High-Net-Worth Individuals Leaving the UK | ๐ Residency & citizenship | Wealthy Expat | 1 week ago |
| UAE Adds Entry Requirements for Travellers from Selected African Countries | โ Travel & mobility | Newland Chase | 2 weeks ago |
| Analysis: Wealth Relocation Trends Away From Dubai Following 2026 Iran Conflict | ๐ง Opinion & analysis | IMI Daily | 2 weeks ago |
| High-Net-Worth Individuals Seeking Second Passports as European Exit Trend Discussed | ๐ Residency & citizenship | Wealthy Expat | 2 weeks ago |
๐ VISA & TRAVEL
Passport Power Rank
#1 of 199
Visa-Free Destinations
127
Total Accessible
169
๐ Digital Nomad Visa
Dubai Virtual Working Programme
โ
$3,500/mo
ยท 12 mo
Immigration Programs
๐ป 1 Nomad
ยท
๐ 1 Student
ยท
๐ 5 Residency
ยท
๐ 1 Citizenship
๐ TOP CITIES
| # | City | Score | Cost | Internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubai | 7.4 | $5,242/mo | -- |
| 2 | Abu Dhabi | 7.0 | $4,746/mo | -- |
| 3 | Sharjah | 6.8 | $3,330/mo | -- |
| 4 | Ras Al Khaimah | 6.7 | $3,592/mo | -- |
| 5 | Al Ain | 6.2 | $3,540/mo | -- |
๐งญ CONTINUE EXPLORING UNITED ARAB EMIRATES