Moving to Western Sahara from United Arab Emirates

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Western Sahara, and you’d need to navigate life in Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$75,600
EH
$2,500

United Arab Emirates performs better than Western Sahara 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
EH
64.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
5.1
EH
47.9

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

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Western Sahara?

Usually fine from major cities in Western Sahara. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Western Sahara?

The official languages in Western Sahara are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

AE EH
Population 9,915,803 652,271
Currency United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Arabic Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +971 +2
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999