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    United Arab Emirates

    United Arab Emirates at a glance

    Capital city

    Abu Dhabi

    Population

    11.0 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $3,800/month (Numbeo, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 18/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    1.397/5 — rank 31/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Arabic

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    People & culture

    Life here feels like stepping into a future where traditional hospitality meets global innovation. In the bustling cities, you will find a cosmopolitan atmosphere where people from every corner of the globe live and work together in harmony.