Moving to United Arab Emirates from Macau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Macau to United Arab Emirates? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Macau 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 77°F in Macao, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in United Arab Emirates compared to Macau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Macau across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Macau across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Macau generally does better on employment & economy, though United Arab Emirates leads in top income tax 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
Macau generally does better on family life, though United Arab Emirates leads in literacy rate.
Data: Secretariat for Economy and Finance, 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 | Macao | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) |
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical BureauVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau 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.
Macau passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates
Visa Required
United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Macau
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?
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 Macau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in United Arab Emirates compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Abu Dhabi is 93°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Abu Dhabi receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?
The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
