Moving to United Arab Emirates from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Solomon Islands to United Arab Emirates — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Solomon Islands 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Solomon Islands to United Arab Emirates.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
AE
0.5
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
AE
5.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
AE
$3,727
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
AE
29.1

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands 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

SB
57.0
AE
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
AE
18.3t

Solomon Islands 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

SB
0.1
AE
40.0
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
AE
100.0%

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SB
1.6%
AE
2.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
AE
$75,600

Solomon Islands 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

SB
76.7 yrs
AE
79.6 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
AE
5.1

United Arab Emirates generally does better on family life, though Solomon Islands leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

HoniaraRain: 129.5 in/yr (3290 mm)
86°/74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsHoniaraAbu Dhabi
Jan–Mar87°/75°F (30°/24°C)78°/56°F (26°/14°C)
Apr–Jun86°/74°F (30°/23°C)99°/72°F (37°/22°C)
Jul–Sep85°/72°F (29°/22°C)106°/81°F (41°/27°C)
Oct–Dec87°/74°F (30°/23°C)87°/64°F (31°/18°C)
View all months
MonthHoniaraAbu Dhabi
Jan87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C)75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C)
Feb87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C)
Mar87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C)83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C)
Apr87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C)92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C)
May86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C)101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C)
Jun86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C)103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C)
Jul85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C)108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C)
Aug85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C)107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C)
Sep85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C)104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C)
Oct86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C)96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C)
Nov87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C)87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C)
Dec87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C)78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands 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.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

Visa on Arrival
Solomon Islands passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in United Arab Emirates.
United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Free
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Solomon Islands 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — United Arab Emirates has 40.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is United Arab Emirates safe for expats?

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in United Arab Emirates compared to Solomon Islands?

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United Arab Emirates, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. United Arab Emirates scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

What's the weather like in United Arab Emirates compared to Solomon Islands?

The average high temperature in Abu Dhabi is 93°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Abu Dhabi receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?

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

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At a Glance

SB AE
Population702,6949,915,803
CurrencySolomon Islands Dollar (SBD)United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
LanguagesEnglishArabic
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+677+971
Time zones11
Emergency number999