Moving to United Arab Emirates from Sudan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Sudan to United Arab Emirates — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Sudan to United Arab Emirates.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Sudan to United Arab Emirates, based on official data.
people born in Sudan live in United Arab Emirates · UN DESA
Who's moving to United Arab Emirates?
Top countries of origin for United Arab Emirates's foreign-born residents.
- 3,471,300
- 1,095,231
- 996,288
- 899,612
- 564,769
- 318,809
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9.133,226
Sudan
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sudan to United Arab Emirates.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
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
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sudan performs better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
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 Sudan leads in water stress level.
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
share of people below the poverty line
United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.
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
United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.
Data: Sudan Chamber of Taxation, 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 | Khartoum | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) | 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) | 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) | 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
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| Month | Khartoum | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) |
| Feb | 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) | 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) |
| Mar | 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) | 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) |
| Apr | 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) | 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) |
| May | 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) | 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) | 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) | 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) |
| Aug | 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) | 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) |
| Sep | 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) | 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) |
| Oct | 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) | 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) |
| Nov | 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) | 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) |
Sudan Meteorological AuthorityVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.
Sudan passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates
Visa Online (e-Visa)
United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Sudan
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?
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 Sudan across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in United Arab Emirates compared to Sudan?
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United Arab Emirates, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. United Arab Emirates scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).
What's the weather like in United Arab Emirates compared to Sudan?
The average high temperature in Abu Dhabi is 93°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Abu Dhabi receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?
The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.
