Moving to Senegal from United Arab Emirates
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United Arab Emirates to Senegal — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Senegal, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dakar averages 82°F vs 93°F in Abu Dhabi, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How United Arab Emirates and Senegal stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
United Arab Emirates performs better than Senegal across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Senegal performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Senegal leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
United Arab Emirates performs better than Senegal across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
United Arab Emirates generally does better on family life, though Senegal leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Abu Dhabi | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) | 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) | 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) |
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| Month | Abu Dhabi | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) | 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) |
| Feb | 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) | 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) | 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) |
| Apr | 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) | 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) |
| May | 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) | 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) |
| Jun | 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) | 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) |
| Jul | 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) | 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) |
| Aug | 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) | 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) |
| Sep | 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) |
| Oct | 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) | 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) |
| Nov | 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) |
Data:
Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Arab Emirates and Senegal. To live, work, or study long-term in Senegal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Senegal's immigration authority.
United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Senegal
Visa Free
Senegal passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates
Visa Online (e-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 Senegal?
With 1.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Senegal 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 Senegal.
Is Senegal safe for expats?
United Arab Emirates performs better than Senegal across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Senegal compared to United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Senegal, compared to 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Senegal scores 50 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).
What's the weather like in Senegal compared to United Arab Emirates?
The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in.
What language do they speak in Senegal?
The official language in Senegal is French. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.
