United Arab Emirates vs United Kingdom
Score comparison table
| Dimension | United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Lucky Nomads World Index | 7.27 / 10 | 7.20 / 10 |
SafetyShield Index | 8.4 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Affordability Index | 5.2 / 10 | 4.9 / 10 |
Entry Ease Index | 6.3 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
Tax Freedom Index | 9.6 / 10 | 4.2 / 10 |
WiFi Index | 9.7 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
Admin Ease Index | 8.6 / 10 | 9.1 / 10 |
Healthcare Index | 8.3 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
City Comfort Index | 9.1 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
WeatherComfort Index | 4.8 / 10 | 4.8 / 10 |
Banking Index | 7.6 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
GeoStability Index | 7.8 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
Justice & Order Index | 5.8 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
Quality of Life Index | 8.1 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Open Society Index | 3.6 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Flight Index | 9.8 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
Environmental Quality Index | 6.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
English Index | 6.0 / 10 | 9.6 / 10 |
Wealth Protection Index | 8.5 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
AI Access Index | 8.2 / 10 | 8.9 / 10 |
Tax, economy, and demographics
| Dimension | United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate income tax | 9%Ultra low | 25%Very high |
| Corporate tax basis | Residence-based | Worldwide |
| Personal income tax (marginal) | 0%Ultra low | 45%Very high |
| Personal tax basis | No personal income tax | Worldwide |
| Population | 11.6 M | 68.3 M×5.90 |
| Area | 83,600 km² | 242,495 km²×2.90 |
| Population density | 138 /km² | 282 /km² |
| Capital | Abu Dhabi | London |
| Currency | AED (United Arab Emirates dirham) | GBP (Pound sterling) |
| Main airport | DXB (Dubai International Airport) | LHR (Heathrow Airport) |
| Phone code | +971 | +44 |
| Internet TLD | .ae | .uk |
Visa access controls
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Passport power
Mobility strength of each country's passport, useful if you are weighing it as a future citizenship.
United Arab Emirates passport
56.56
LN Passport Index (#38)
175
Visa-free destinations
- Schengen visa-free
- UK visa-free
- Canada eTA
United Kingdom passport
57.12
LN Passport Index (#35)
181
Visa-free destinations
- Schengen visa-free
- UK visa-free
- US ESTA
- Canada eTA
- Australia eTA
Verdict
For professionals who prioritize tax freedom index, United Arab Emirates leads with 9.6 / 10 versus 4.2 / 10 for United Kingdom. On open society index, United Kingdom is at 8.4 / 10 compared with 3.6 / 10 for United Arab Emirates.
Who should choose which country
Who should choose United Arab Emirates
- Professionals who prioritize flight index (exceptional flight index)
- Professionals who prioritize wifi index (world-class digital infrastructure)
- Professionals who prioritize tax freedom index (exceptional tax freedom)
Who should choose United Kingdom
- Professionals who prioritize english index (exceptional english index)
- Professionals who prioritize banking index (world-class banking access for expats)
- Professionals who prioritize admin ease index (minimal day-to-day bureaucracy)
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