Moving to Greenland from United Arab Emirates

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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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
0.5
GL
5.4

United Arab Emirates performs better than Greenland 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
GL
10.5t

Greenland 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
GL
31.7
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

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 rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AE
2.7%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$75,600
GL
$68,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AE
79.6 yrs
GL
74.0 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
5.1
GL
8.8

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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: 31.7 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 5.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in United Arab Emirates.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

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

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At a Glance

AE GL
Population9,915,80357,792
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)Danish Krone (DKK)
LanguagesArabicGreenlandic
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+971+299
Time zones14
Emergency number999