Moving to United Arab Emirates from Namibia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Namibia to United Arab Emirates — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Namibia 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 80°F in Windhoek, making it significantly warmer. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. How Namibia and United Arab Emirates stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. 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 Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Namibia performs better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics. 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 Namibia leads in water stress level. 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 Namibia leads in poverty rate. 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 Namibia leads in education spending. Data: Inland Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia 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. Namibia passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Namibia Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. With 40.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United Arab Emirates can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Namibia and United Arab Emirates. United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia. United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United Arab Emirates, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. United Arab Emirates scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63). The average high temperature in Abu Dhabi is 93°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Abu Dhabi receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in. The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. Get free moving quotes to United Arab Emirates
Key Indicator Comparison
Is it safe?
How's the healthcare?
What about the environment?
Will I have good infrastructure?
What are the job prospects?
Is it good for families?
What's the Climate Like?
Months Windhoek Abu Dhabi Jan–Mar 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) Oct–Dec 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) View all months
Month Windhoek Abu Dhabi Jan 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) Feb 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) Mar 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) Apr 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) May 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) Jun 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) Jul 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) Aug 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) Sep 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) Oct 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) Nov 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) Dec 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) Visitor Visa Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from United Arab Emirates?
Is United Arab Emirates safe for expats?
How is healthcare in United Arab Emirates compared to Namibia?
What's the weather like in United Arab Emirates compared to Namibia?
What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?
Namibia Meteorological Service
