Moving to Greenland from United Arab Emirates

moving to

What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Greenland, and you’d need to navigate life in Greenlandic.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

Get free moving quotes to Greenland

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AE
0.7
GL
5.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

AE
31.6%
GL
28.1%

Greenland performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AE
18.3t
GL
10.4t

Greenland performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AE
40.8
GL
32.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

AE
100.0%
GL
69.5%

United Arab Emirates performs better than Greenland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AE
2.2%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$50,274
GL
$58,499

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AE
83.1 yrs
GL
70.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
3.8
GL
8.8

United Arab Emirates generally does better on family life, though Greenland leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), The World Factbook (2003–2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this

Can you move from United Arab Emirates to Greenland?

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

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Greenland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Greenland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greenland: 32.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greenland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greenland safe for expats?

United Arab Emirates performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in United Arab Emirates.

How is healthcare in Greenland compared to United Arab Emirates?

Greenland performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.

Share this

At a Glance

AE GL
Population 11,513,149 56,831
Currency United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Arabic Greenlandic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +971 +299
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 999 —