Moving to Dominica from United Arab Emirates

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Dominica, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to United Arab Emirates.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
0.5
DM
13.8
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
5.9
DM
11.0

United Arab Emirates performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AE
$3,727
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AE
29.1
DM
11.2

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AE
18.3t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly 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

AE
40.0
DM
19.5
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AE
1533.3%
DM
10.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AE
2.7%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$75,600
DM
$15,900

United Arab Emirates performs better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AE
79.6 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
5.1
DM
11.3

United Arab Emirates generally does better on family life, though Dominica 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

RoseauRain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85°/74°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsAbu DhabiRoseau
Jan–Mar78°/56°F (26°/14°C)82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun99°/72°F (37°/22°C)85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep106°/81°F (41°/27°C)87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec87°/64°F (31°/18°C)84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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MonthAbu DhabiRoseau
Jan75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C)82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C)82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C)83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C)84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C)85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C)86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C)86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C)87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C)87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C)84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C)85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Arab Emirates and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Dominica passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Dominica passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to United Arab Emirates.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

United Arab Emirates performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in United Arab Emirates.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

AE DM
Population9,915,80374,629
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
LanguagesArabicEnglish
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+971+1767
Time zones11
Emergency number999