Moving to United Arab Emirates from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia 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 Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
AE
0.5
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
AE
5.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
AE
$3,727
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
AE
29.1

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia 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

LC
20.0
AE
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
AE
18.3t

Saint Lucia 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

LC
10.8
AE
40.0
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
AE
1533.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
AE
2.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
AE
$75,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
AE
79.6 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
AE
5.1

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Saint Lucia 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.

CastriesRain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None°/None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsCastriesAbu Dhabi
Jan–Mar78°/56°F (26°/14°C)
Apr–Jun99°/72°F (37°/22°C)
Jul–Sep106°/81°F (41°/27°C)
Oct–Dec87°/64°F (31°/18°C)
View all months
MonthCastriesAbu Dhabi
Jan75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C)
Feb76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C)
Mar83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C)
Apr92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C)
May101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C)
Jun103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C)
Jul108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C)
Aug107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C)
Sep104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C)
Oct96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C)
Nov87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C)
Dec78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia

Visa Free
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Saint Lucia without a visa.

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 Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in United Arab Emirates compared to Saint Lucia?

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United Arab Emirates, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. United Arab Emirates scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Abu Dhabi is 93°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Abu Dhabi receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?

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

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At a Glance

LC AE
Population167,1229,915,803
CurrencyEast Caribbean Dollar (EC$)United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
LanguagesEnglishArabic
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+1758+971
Time zones11
Emergency number999