Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Skyline-chasing Gulf hub with zero income tax, world-class infrastructure, and brutal summer heat.
CoastalDesertFuturisticModernFoodie cityFashionFinance hubEnglish-speakingExpat-friendlyRemote-worker hub
Visa overview
Digital nomad visa
UAE Remote Work Visa
Minimum income ~$42,000/year · 1 year
Other long-stay pathways
- Golden Visa (10y, investors/talent)
- Green Visa (5y)
- Employment Visa
ResidencyContinuous residence via work or investment
CitizenshipVery rare — by special decree only
Always verify with the official immigration website. Rules change.
Tax overview
Top income tax
0%
VAT / sales tax
5%
Effective on tech salary
0%
Zero personal income tax. Corporate tax (9%) introduced 2023 above AED 375k.
Approximations. Talk to a tax advisor before making real decisions.