Top 5 expat cities in
United Arab Emirates
Generated: 2026-05-27
Country overview
- The UAE has very strong expat infrastructure, but the gap between premium and practical housing is large, so cost scores are cautious.
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Top 5 cities
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City cost | Safety | Year-round temperatures | Distance to the sea | Internet speed | Largest nationality groups |
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| #1 Dubai | 2.7/10 | 9/10 | 41°C | 0 km | 9/10 |
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| #2 Abu Dhabi | 3.4/10 | 9/10 | 40°C | 0 km | 9/10 |
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| #3 Sharjah | 4.4/10 | 8/10 | 40°C | 0 km | 8/10 |
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| #4 Ras Al Khaimah | 5/10 | 8/10 | 40°C | 0 km | 7/10 |
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| #5 Ajman | 5/10 | 8/10 | 40°C | 0 km | 7/10 |
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