Moving to United Arab Emirates from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Gibraltar to United Arab Emirates? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in United Arab Emirates compared to Gibraltar.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
AE
0.5

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GI
16.1t
AE
18.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GI
70.2
AE
40.0
Electricity per capitaWorld Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

GI
5,424 kWh
AE
14,688 kWh

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GI
1.0%
AE
2.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
AE
$75,600

Gibraltar generally does better on employment & economy, though United Arab Emirates leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GI
80.4 yrs
AE
79.6 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
AE
5.1

Gibraltar generally does better on family life, though United Arab Emirates leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar

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

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?

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 Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?

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

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At a Glance

GI AE
Population29,5739,915,803
CurrencyGibraltar Pound (GIP)United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
LanguagesEnglishArabic
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+350+971
Time zones11
Emergency number999