Moving to Yemen from United Arab Emirates

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What to Expect

Considering a move from United Arab Emirates to Yemen? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AE
0.7
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
5.9
YE
29.8

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AE
$3,727
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

AE
29.9
YE
1.0

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AE
70.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AE
18.3t
YE
0.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AE
40.8
YE
1.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AE
1509.9%
YE
169.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AE
2.2%
YE
17.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$50,274
YE
$634

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AE
83.1 yrs
YE
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
3.8
YE
33.8

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

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), The World Factbook (2003–2015), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance (2016), Yemen Tax Authority (2016). How we calculate this

Can you move from United Arab Emirates to Yemen?

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

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa on Arrival
United Arab Emirates passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Yemen.
Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Yemen 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 Yemen?

Connectivity is usually fine (Yemen: 1.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Yemen offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Yemen safe for expats?

United Arab Emirates performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Yemen is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in United Arab Emirates.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 29.9 in United Arab Emirates. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

Both United Arab Emirates and Yemen share the same official language: Arabic.

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At a Glance

AE YE
Population 11,513,149 41,773,878
Currency United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages Arabic Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +971 +967
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 —