Moving to Sudan from United Arab Emirates

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from United Arab Emirates to Sudan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Sudan.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Arab Emirates to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
5.9
SD
19.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AE
$3,727
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AE
29.1
SD
2.6

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AE
70.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AE
18.3t
SD
0.4t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AE
40.0
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AE
1533.3%
SD
118.7%

United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AE
2.7%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$75,600
SD
$2,800

United Arab Emirates performs better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AE
79.6 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
5.1
SD
42.3

United Arab Emirates performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Abu Dhabi Khartoum
Jan–Mar 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) 92°/64°F (33°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) 106°/79°F (41°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) 101°/79°F (38°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) 96°/71°F (35°/21°C)
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Month Abu Dhabi Khartoum
Jan 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C)
Feb 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C)
Mar 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C)
May 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C)
Jun 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C)
Jul 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C)
Aug 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C)
Sep 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C)
Oct 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C)
Dec 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Sudan

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

Sudan passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sudan 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 Sudan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Sudan has 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to United Arab Emirates?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Khartoum is 99°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. Khartoum receives around 4.8 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

AE SD
Population 9,915,803 47,958,856
Currency United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Arabic Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +971 +249
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999