Moving to United Arab Emirates from Bermuda

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bermuda to United Arab Emirates — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bermuda to United Arab Emirates, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bermuda to United Arab Emirates.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
AE
0.5

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BM
4.1t
AE
18.3t

Bermuda 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

BM
35.9
AE
40.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BM
4.2%
AE
1533.3%

Bermuda generally does better on infrastructure, though United Arab Emirates leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BM
7.0%
AE
2.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$81,200
AE
$75,600

Bermuda generally does better on employment & economy, though United Arab Emirates leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BM
82.0 yrs
AE
79.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
AE
5.1

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

Data: Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bermuda 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 Bermuda

Visa Free
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Bermuda 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — United Arab Emirates has 40.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is United Arab Emirates safe for expats?

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?

The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In Bermuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BM AE
Population 72,337 9,915,803
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1441 +971
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999