Top expat cities

United Arab Emirates

Ras Al Khaimah

#4 Top 5 cities

Ras Al Khaimah suits people wanting a quieter and somewhat cheaper emirate without Dubai's full service depth.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C až 40°C

Night: 15°C až 29°C

Climate

Very warm desert climate with a long summer and mild winter.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 8/10
Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 5/10
Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Families
  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇷🇺Russians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Lower living costs

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer corporate opportunities