Moving to United Arab Emirates from Aruba

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Aruba to United Arab Emirates — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Aruba to United Arab Emirates, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Aruba and United Arab Emirates stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
AE
0.5

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.1t
AE
18.3t

Aruba performs better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AW
17.7
AE
40.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
AE
100.0%

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Aruba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
AE
2.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
AE
$75,600

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
AE
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
AE
5.1

United Arab Emirates generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in education spending.

Data: Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba 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.

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Aruba without a visa.

Data: 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?

With 40.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United Arab Emirates can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Aruba and United Arab Emirates.

Is United Arab Emirates safe for expats?

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?

The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW AE
Population 122,320 9,915,803
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +971
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999