Moving to United Arab Emirates from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to United Arab Emirates? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in United Arab Emirates compared to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
AE
0.5

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than United Arab Emirates across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SH
18.3
AE
40.0
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SH
37.6%
AE
100.0%

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SH
14.0%
AE
2.7%

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SH
80.5 yrs
AE
79.6 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
AE
5.1

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha generally does better on family life, though United Arab Emirates leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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 Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United Arab Emirates passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

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?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than United Arab Emirates across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?

The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH AE
Population7,9259,915,803
CurrencySaint Helena Pound (SHP)United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
LanguagesEnglishArabic
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+2+971
Time zones11
Emergency number999