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United Arab Emirates

Economics

 

31st

1st

Overall

AE

8th

Income

AE

13th

Disposable income

AE

9th

Nicer/bigger property

AE

7th

Domestic helper/staff

AE

15th

Swimming pool

AE

10th

More than one property

AE

17th

Nicer Cars

AE

1st

Boat or yacht

AE

15th

More luxurious holidays

AE

6th

Healthcare

AE

18th

Experience

 

31st

1st

Overall

AE

22nd

Organising school for my children

AE

27th

Organising finances

AE

20th

Organising healthcare

AE

9th

Finding accommodation

AE

23rd

Learning the local language

AE

26th

Getting used to local food

AE

17th

Local weather

AE

26th

Making friends

AE

19th

Local work culture

AE

14th

Setting up utilities

AE

19th

Fitting in the new culture

AE

16th

Local transport

AE

18th

Enjoying local food

AE

26th

Local culture

AE

29th

Using the local language

AE

30th

Making local friends

AE

31st

Integrating into the community

AE

29th

Feeling welcome at work

AE

8th

Local shops and markets

AE

25th

Social life

AE

14th

Sports

AE

14th

Working environment

AE

14th

Work / life balance

AE

19th

Entertainment

AE

20th

Quality of accommodation

AE

6th

Commuting

AE

7th

Travelling more

AE

12th

Healthcare access and quality

AE

14th

Healthy diet

AE

24th

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