The Global Expat Hub
United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates scores 76/100 for liveability, rank 1 of 50. It's a weighted average of seven dimensions, identical for every country; the breakdown is in the sidebar and the method is here.
What drives it
Strongest: Safety (92). Weakest: Cost of living (52). A wide gap means the country will suit some movers very well and frustrate others.
Expat saturation
Foreign-born share of population: 88% — very high. Foreign residents are a major share of the population.
How to use it
Treat the score as a shortlist tool and the dimensions as the decision tool. Sort the home board by the dimension that matters most to you.
Official & reference sources
Starter content generated from the country data model. Replace with sourced, dated copy before launch. Last reviewed: not yet.