Moving to Gambia from United Arab Emirates

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United Arab Emirates to Gambia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How United Arab Emirates and Gambia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
5.9
GM
22.0

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AE
$3,727
GM
$94
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AE
29.1
GM
1.0

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AE
70.0
GM
90.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AE
18.3t
GM
0.2t

United Arab Emirates generally does better on environment, though Gambia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AE
40.0
GM
0.2
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AE
1533.3%
GM
2.2%

United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Gambia 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%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$75,600
GM
$2,900

United Arab Emirates performs better than Gambia 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
GM
67.6 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
5.1
GM
37.2

United Arab Emirates performs better than Gambia 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

BanjulRain: 32.3 in/yr (821 mm)
90°/70°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsAbu DhabiBanjul
Jan–Mar78°/56°F (26°/14°C)91°/65°F (33°/19°C)
Apr–Jun99°/72°F (37°/22°C)89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Jul–Sep106°/81°F (41°/27°C)89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec87°/64°F (31°/18°C)92°/71°F (33°/22°C)
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MonthAbu DhabiBanjul
Jan75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C)90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C)
Feb76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C)92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C)
Mar83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C)91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C)
Apr92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C)89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C)
May101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C)89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C)
Jun103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C)90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C)
Jul108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C)89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C)
Aug107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C)89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C)
Sep104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C)90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Oct96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C)92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C)
Nov87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C)93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C)
Dec78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C)

Data: Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Gambia

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

Gambia passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Gambia 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 Gambia?

With 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Gambia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in United Arab Emirates and Gambia.

Is Gambia safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to United Arab Emirates?

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Gambia, compared to 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Gambia?

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

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At a Glance

AE GM
Population9,915,8032,413,403
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
LanguagesArabicEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+971+220
Time zones11
Emergency number999