United Arab Emirates
AREThe UAE levies no personal income tax, making it one of the world's most tax-efficient residency destinations for high earners. Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer world-class infrastructure and cosmopolitan lifestyles, attracting millions of expatriates across finance, technology, and real estate sectors.
Passport Rank
#15
Visa-Free
178
destinations
Country Details
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- UAE Dirham (AED)
- Languages
- Arabic, English
- Population
- 9,890,000
- Tax System
- No Income Tax
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
- Naturalisation
- 30 years
- Schengen / EU
- No
- Climate
- Desert
- English Proficiency Rank
- #22
Indices
Cost of Living
65
Safety
84
Healthcare
72
Quality of Life
180
Visa Programs
UAE Golden Visa
United Arab Emirates ARE
Processing
1mo
Min. Income
—
Citizenship
No
UAE Virtual Working Programme (Remote Work Visa)
United Arab Emirates ARE
Processing
1mo
Min. Income
$5,000
Citizenship
No
Dubai Freelance Visa (TECOM / Free Zone Permit)
United Arab Emirates ARE
Processing
1mo
Min. Income
—
Citizenship
No