Moving to United Arab Emirates from Botswana
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Botswana to United Arab Emirates — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Botswana 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Abu Dhabi averages 93°F vs 83°F in Gaborone, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Botswana to United Arab Emirates.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Botswana 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
United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Botswana performs better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Botswana 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Botswana leads in poverty rate.
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 generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.
Data: Botswana Unified Revenue Service, 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 | Gaborone | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
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| Month | Gaborone | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) |
Botswana Meteorological ServicesVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana 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.
Botswana passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates
Visa Online (e-Visa)
United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa FreeData: 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 Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.
How is healthcare in United Arab Emirates compared to Botswana?
United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United Arab Emirates, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. United Arab Emirates scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in United Arab Emirates compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Abu Dhabi is 93°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Abu Dhabi receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?
The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
