Top expat cities

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi

#2 Top 5 cities

Abu Dhabi is a steadier and more orderly alternative to Dubai, especially suited to professional and family life.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C aĆŸ 40°C

Night: 15°C aĆŸ 30°C

Climate

Very hot desert coastal climate with a mild winter.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

8/10

Business friendliness

9/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 9/10
Housing cost 3/10
Food cost 4/10
Internet availability 10/10
Internet speed 9/10
Internet stability 9/10
Electricity stability 10/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Families
  • Long-term expats
  • students

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇼🇳Indians
  • 🇬🇧British
  • đŸ‡ș🇾Americans
  • đŸ‡”đŸ‡­Filipinos

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access
  • +Wide housing options
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Higher living costs
  • −Higher prices
  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Less authentic atmosphere