Expatriates in the United Arab Emirates

"Migrants in the United Arab Emirates" redirects here. For the foreign workers who have moved to the UAE for work, see Migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates.
Expatriates in the United Arab Emirates
Total population
8.92 million (2022)
Approximately 88% of the UAE population
Regions with significant populations
Dubai • Abu Dhabi
Languages
English (lingua franca) • Arabic • Hindi • Malayalam • Urdu • Pashto • Tagalog • Persian • Russian • Others
Religion
Islam • Christianity • Hinduism • Others
Related ethnic groups
Expatriates in Kuwait

Expatriates in the United Arab Emirates represent about 88% of the population, while Emiratis constitute roughly 12% of the total population, making the UAE home to one of the world's highest percentage of expatriates.[1][2]

Most of immigrants reside in Dubai and the capital, Abu Dhabi.[3] The UAE is home to over 200 nationalities.[4] Indians and Pakistanis form the largest expatriate groups in the country, constituting 28%[5] and 12% of the total population respectively.[6] Around 510,000 Westerners live in the United Arab Emirates, making up 5% of its total population.[7][8]

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