Moving to United Arab Emirates from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to United Arab Emirates. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Abu Dhabi averages 93°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Eritrea to United Arab Emirates, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
19,334 ↑ 9% vs 2015

people born in Eritrea 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.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
AE
0.5
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
AE
5.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ER
$87
AE
$3,727
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
AE
29.1

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ER
78.0
AE
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
AE
18.3t

Eritrea generally does better on environment, though United Arab Emirates leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ER
0.2
AE
40.0
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
AE
1533.3%

United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
5.9%
AE
2.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
AE
$75,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
AE
79.6 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
AE
5.1

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Eritrea across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

AsmaraRain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74°/48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Abu DhabiRain: 3.5 in/yr (89 mm)
93°/68°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsAsmaraAbu Dhabi
Jan–Mar75°/44°F (24°/7°C)78°/56°F (26°/14°C)
Apr–Jun77°/51°F (25°/11°C)99°/72°F (37°/22°C)
Jul–Sep72°/51°F (22°/10°C)106°/81°F (41°/27°C)
Oct–Dec71°/46°F (22°/8°C)87°/64°F (31°/18°C)
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MonthAsmaraAbu Dhabi
Jan73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C)
Feb75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C)
Mar77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C)
Apr76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C)
May77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C)
Jun77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C)
Jul71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C)
Aug71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C)
Sep74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C)
Oct71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C)
Nov71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C)
Dec71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea 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.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Eritrea passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to United Arab Emirates.
United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.

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 Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in United Arab Emirates compared to Eritrea?

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United Arab Emirates, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. United Arab Emirates scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

What's the weather like in United Arab Emirates compared to Eritrea?

The average high temperature in Abu Dhabi is 93°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Abu Dhabi receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?

The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER AE
Population6,209,2629,915,803
CurrencyEritrean Nakfa (ERN)United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
LanguagesArabic, English, TigrinyaArabic
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+291+971
Time zones11
Emergency number999