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United Arab Emirates

Tax-free living, hours from home.

0% income tax10-year Golden VisaFast and predictable
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Capital
Abu Dhabi
Language
Arabic (English everywhere)
Currency
Dirham (AED)
Income tax
0%
Golden Visa
10 years
Citizenship
Not offered · residency only
Why United Arab Emirates

A place to live, work and prosper.

The UAE offers what few places can: zero personal income tax, world-class infrastructure, exceptional safety and a huge, welcoming Pakistani community, all just a short flight from home. The 10-year Golden Visa gives affluent families fast, predictable, long-term residency in one of the most modern and family-friendly places on earth.

Highlights

  • 0% personal income tax, so you keep 100% of your salary
  • Among the safest countries in the world
  • Huge Pakistani community and direct flights home
  • Halal-friendly, family-oriented daily life
  • World-class healthcare, schools and infrastructure
Cost of living & salary

What you would actually take home.

With no income tax, your gross salary is your take-home. Living costs vary by emirate and lifestyle, but tax-free income makes the UAE extremely attractive for savers and families.

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Estimates only, for general guidance. These are simplified brackets for a single earner, 2025–26. This is not tax or financial advice; actual liability depends on deductions, region and circumstances.

Education

World-class schools & universities.

The UAE has a vast choice of British, American and IB curriculum schools, plus international branch campuses of leading universities delivering high standards from primary to postgraduate.

  • NYU Abu Dhabi
  • Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
  • Heriot-Watt Dubai
  • University of Birmingham Dubai
  • Middlesex University Dubai
Business & investment

Room to build and grow.

  • 100% foreign business ownership in many sectors
  • Dynamic free zones with easy company setup
  • Real estate, where qualifying property can secure the Golden Visa
  • A global trade, logistics and finance hub
Best liveable cities

Where you’ll love to live.

Dubai

The global city for business, luxury, and the largest expat and Pakistani community.

Abu Dhabi

The capital for government, culture, and a calmer, family-focused pace.

Sharjah

Affordable, family-oriented and culturally rich, next door to Dubai.

Ras Al Khaimah

Fast-growing, scenic emirate popular for lifestyle and investment.

Community, faith & lifestyle

Will your family feel at home?

The things that matter most when you are moving your whole family: faith, community, weather and wellbeing.

Muslim community and halal

A Muslim-majority country with mosques everywhere, prayer woven into daily life, and halal options by default.

Pakistani and South-Asian community

Home to one of the largest Pakistani communities in the world, with familiar food, schools, mosques and community everywhere.

Weather and daily life

Warm to hot and sunny for most of the year, with world-class indoor amenities for the summer months.

Healthcare and wellbeing

High-quality private healthcare and excellent modern facilities across the Emirates.

Passport and travel

The UAE offers long-term residency through the 10-year Golden Visa, not citizenship. It does not provide a new passport, so you keep your current passport for travel. Many families choose the UAE for tax-free income and closeness to home, and Europe or Canada when a stronger second passport is the goal.

How we get you there

Your route to United Arab Emirates.

Golden Visa and Investor Migration

10-year residency through qualifying investment (e.g. real estate) or eligible professional criteria.

  1. Eligibility and option review for property, business or talent
  2. Make the qualifying investment (shown separately from our fee)
  3. Golden Visa application, medical and Emirates ID
  4. Family sponsorship, settlement and after-landing support

What you’ll need

  • Valid passport and clean record
  • Qualifying investment or eligible professional profile
  • Medical test and Emirates ID processing
  • Documents prepared and verified in your Manzil app

Realistic timeline

The UAE Golden Visa is our fastest and most predictable route, often completed in weeks once investment and documents are in place.

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Questions

United Arab Emirates, explained.

Is income really tax-free? +

Yes, there is no personal income tax on salaries in the UAE, so your take-home equals your gross. (A corporate tax and 5% VAT exist, but not personal income tax.)

How long is the Golden Visa valid? +

The Golden Visa provides 10 years of renewable residency, and lets you sponsor your family. It is ideal for security and long-term planning.

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