Moving to United Arab Emirates from Afghanistan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Afghanistan to United Arab Emirates? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Afghanistan to United Arab Emirates, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Abu Dhabi averages 93°F vs 67°F in Kabul, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Afghanistan to United Arab Emirates.
people born in Afghanistan live in United Arab Emirates · UN DESA
Who's moving to United Arab Emirates?
Top countries of origin for United Arab Emirates's foreign-born residents.
- 3,471,300
- 1,095,231
- 996,288
- 899,612
- 564,769
- 318,809
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Afghanistan
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in United Arab Emirates compared to Afghanistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Afghanistan generally does better on environment, though United Arab Emirates leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Afghanistan leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.
Data: Afghanistan Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kabul | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) | 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) | 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
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| Month | Kabul | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) |
| Feb | 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) | 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) |
| Mar | 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) | 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) |
| Apr | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) |
| May | 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) | 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) |
| Jun | 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) | 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) | 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) |
| Aug | 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) | 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) |
| Sep | 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) | 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) |
| Oct | 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) | 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) |
| Nov | 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) | 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) |
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Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Afghanistan and United Arab Emirates. To live, work, or study long-term in United Arab Emirates, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Arab Emirates's immigration authority.
Afghanistan passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates
Visa Online (e-Visa)
United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Afghanistan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from United Arab Emirates?
Connectivity is usually fine (United Arab Emirates: 40.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Arab Emirates offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is United Arab Emirates safe for expats?
United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Afghanistan.
How is healthcare in United Arab Emirates compared to Afghanistan?
Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United Arab Emirates, compared to 2.5 in Afghanistan. United Arab Emirates scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Afghanistan: 41).
What's the weather like in United Arab Emirates compared to Afghanistan?
The average high temperature in Abu Dhabi is 93°F, compared to 67°F in Kabul. Abu Dhabi receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Kabul gets 12.3 in.
What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?
The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.
