Moving to Syria from United Arab Emirates
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United Arab Emirates to Syria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Syria. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Damascus averages 78°F vs 93°F in Abu Dhabi, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Arab Emirates to Syria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Arab Emirates performs better than Syria 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
United Arab Emirates generally does better on environment, though Syria leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Syria 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
share of people below the poverty line
United Arab Emirates performs better than Syria 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 Syria 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 | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) |
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| Month | Abu Dhabi | Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) |
| Mar | 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) |
| Apr | 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) |
| May | 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) |
| Jul | 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) |
| Sep | 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) |
| Nov | 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) |
Ministry of Defence Meteorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Arab Emirates and Syria. To live, work, or study long-term in Syria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Syria's immigration authority.
United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Syria
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Syria 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 Syria?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Syria has 7.3 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 Syria safe for expats?
United Arab Emirates performs better than Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Syria is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in United Arab Emirates.
How is healthcare in Syria compared to United Arab Emirates?
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).
What's the weather like in Syria compared to United Arab Emirates?
The average high temperature in Damascus is 78°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. Damascus receives around 5.3 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in.
What language do they speak in Syria?
Both United Arab Emirates and Syria share the same official language: Arabic.
