United Arab Emirates: Living

Communities of Expatriates

The Number of Expatriates

The expatriate community represents 78.1% of the total population of the UAE. These immigrants are mainly of South Asian origin (Pakistan and India), as well as from Iran, Afghanistan and other Arab countries.

Blogs For Expats

Forum on life in the Emirates

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Emirati society

Immigration Authority

Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Transportation Companies For Moving/Removals

Choose & Move
Crown Relocations

Ranking of Cities

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Quality of Living Worldwide City Rankings (Survey by Mercer)
Cost of Living Worldwide City Rankings (Survey by Mercer)

Renting an Apartment

Average Lease Term

Generally the leases are made for a period of one year and are renewable.

Average Rental Costs

The annual rent must be paid in advance in most cases. It should be verified that maintenance and air conditioning costs are included in the rent. It is further necessary to subscribe to civil/fire/water damage liability insurance (cost: around EUR 240).

Rental Agency Websites

Cluttons Abu Dhabi Rental Agency

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Website for expatriates

Individual and Civic Freedoms

Civil Liberty

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