Explore Dubai
Cost of living, visa options, safety and internet for women working remotely in Dubai, UAE.
Dubai at a glance
- Country: UAE
- Typical monthly budget: $3,500
- Safety score: 84
- Average internet speed: 323 Mbps
- Café meal: $20
- English proficiency: Moderate
- Time zone: Asia/Dubai
- Air quality index: 125
- Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep — Brutal summer heat — regularly 45°C+ with stifling humidity.
- Good for: City Life, Luxury, High Tech
Visa options for Dubai
- TOURIST ENTRY: 90 DAYS · $0 official information
- REMOTE WORK VISA: 1 YEAR · $287 official information
- TOURIST VISA (E-VISA): 60 DAYS · $100 official information
Monthly accommodation prices in Dubai by neighbourhood
- Dubai Marina: 1-bed $4,356/mo, co-living $1,310/mo, guest house $1,770/mo, hotel $1,560/mo, hostel $480/mo, house/villa $5,000/mo
- Business Bay: 1-bed $2,440/mo, co-living $1,310/mo, guest house $1,770/mo, hotel $1,560/mo, hostel $480/mo, house/villa $5,000/mo
- JLT: 1-bed $3,934/mo, co-living $1,310/mo, guest house $1,770/mo, hotel $1,560/mo, hostel $480/mo, house/villa $5,000/mo
Food and coffee prices in Dubai
- Local meal: $12.32
- Mid-range meal: $40.84
- Artisan coffee: $5.45
- Oat milk latte: $8.17
- Smoothie bowl: $17.72
- Fresh juice: $3.50
- Local beer: $10.08
- Water (0.75 L): $0.44