Looking for Pakistani Expats in Abu Dhabi?

Thinking about moving to Abu Dhabi as a Pakistani? These pros and cons come from the InterNations Expat Insider 2026 survey, in which thousands of expats around the world share what they like and don't like about life abroad each year. The points below reflect what Pakistani expats in Abu Dhabi wrote in their own words, backed up by survey percentages from all expats living there.

• It's safe and well-run. 92% of expats in Abu Dhabi rate personal safety positively and 72% find bureaucracy easy (vs. 38% globally), in a country Pakistanis describe as respectful and easy to live in.

• The economy and careers are strong. 94% rate the state of the economy positively and 78% say the move improved their career prospects, with tax-free pay.

• It's diverse and comfortable. 83% get by fine in English, 90% rate culinary variety positively, and Pakistanis praise the infrastructure, fast internet, and value for money.

• Healthcare and services reassure. 87% rate the quality of medical care positively and 93% government environmental policy.

• Housing and costs bite. Just 26% of expats in Abu Dhabi rate housing affordability positively and 34% the general cost of living, and Pakistanis describe a struggle to rent.

• Pay and growth can hinge on nationality. Lower salaries for South Asian expats with the same qualifications, and limited professional growth, come up repeatedly.

• The heat and humidity wear on people. Only 35% rate the climate and weather positively.

• There's no permanence. No permanent residency if you lose your job, and a tight market for some, add insecurity, with overall happiness (62%) below the global average.

For Pakistanis, Abu Dhabi offers safety, strong careers, tax-free pay, and a clean, well-run life close to home. The trade-offs are the cost of housing, the heat, and pay that can hinge on nationality, with no path to permanence. It rewards those who come with a solid package and a plan to save.

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Pakistani members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

InterNations is the perfect place for Pakistani expats in Abu Dhabi to find the help and resources they have been looking for. The "Father Of The Gazelle" will soon become your new home with our InterNations community - we help you to take full advantage of your new life here!

• Get to know Abu Dhabi’s Pakistani expats.
• Join today and find everything you need through our Expat Forums and entries from fellow Pakistanis in Abu Dhabi.
• Read through our extensive Expat Guides to receive useful information on Abu Dhabi.

Our Abu Dhabi community is also very active offline. Our members get to enjoy a range of events and activities on monthly and weekly basis, e.g. a great dinner at Abu Dhabi’s fanciest restaurant organized by our InterNations Ambassadors, or a weekend trip to explore the UAE’s unique vibe. These events and activities are a perfect and casual way to get in touch with fellow Pakistani expats in your city and Pakistanis in the UAE. Interested? Simply sign up for membership and join the ranks of our Pakistanis living in Abu Dhabi.