Moving to Cuba from United Arab Emirates
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United Arab Emirates to Cuba — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Arab Emirates to Cuba.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Arab Emirates generally does better on safety, though Cuba leads in road traffic deaths.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cuba performs significantly 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
United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba 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
United Arab Emirates generally does better on employment & economy, though Cuba leads in unemployment rate.
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
Cuba performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Abu Dhabi | Havana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
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| Month | Abu Dhabi | Havana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) |
| Feb | 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) |
| Mar | 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) |
| Apr | 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) |
| May | 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) |
| Jun | 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) |
| Jul | 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) |
| Aug | 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) |
| Sep | 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) |
| Oct | 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) |
| Nov | 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) |
| Dec | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) |
Instituto de MeteorologíaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Arab Emirates and Cuba. To live, work, or study long-term in Cuba, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cuba's immigration authority.
United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Cuba
Visa Free
Cuba passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Cuba?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Cuba has 2.9 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 Cuba safe for expats?
United Arab Emirates generally does better on safety, though Cuba leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cuba is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in United Arab Emirates.
How is healthcare in Cuba compared to United Arab Emirates?
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in suicide rate. There are 94.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cuba, compared to 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Cuba scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).
What's the weather like in Cuba compared to United Arab Emirates?
The average high temperature in Havana is 84°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. Havana receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in.
What language do they speak in Cuba?
The official language in Cuba is Spanish. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.
