Moving to Gibraltar from United Arab Emirates

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
0.5
GI
3.2

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AE
18.3t
GI
16.1t

Gibraltar 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
GI
70.2
Electricity per capitaWorld Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

AE
14,688 kWh
GI
5,424 kWh

United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Gibraltar leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AE
2.7%
GI
1.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$75,600
GI
$61,700

United Arab Emirates generally does better on employment & economy, though Gibraltar leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AE
79.6 yrs
GI
80.4 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
5.1
GI
6.2

United Arab Emirates generally does better on family life, though Gibraltar leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Required
United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa to enter Gibraltar.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Gibraltar?

Connectivity is usually fine (Gibraltar: 70.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Gibraltar offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Gibraltar safe for expats?

United Arab Emirates performs better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in United Arab Emirates.

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

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

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At a Glance

AE GI
Population9,915,80329,573
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
LanguagesArabicEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+971+350
Time zones11
Emergency number999