Ras Al Khaimah has achieved a milestone in its journey to becoming a leading destination to live, work, and explore. It has done so by securing the top position in a survey of the world’s best expat destinations, conducted by the largest global expatriate network, InterNations.

The Emirate secured the number one spot out of 53 cities in the Expat Essentials Index, conducted by InterNations as part of its 2024 Expat Insider report. The Index consists of four categories: Admin (level of ease when it comes to getting a visa, dealing with local bureaucracy, and opening a bank account); Housing (the affordability of housing, and accommodation availability); Digital Life (the availability of government services online and high-speed internet); and Language (the ease of integrating without speaking the local language).

This international recognition highlights Ras Al Khaimah’s commitment to creating an exceptional living and working environment for its diverse, growing expat community, which meets with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.
Her Excellency Ms. Heba Fatani, Director General of Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office, stated: “This achievement reflects our dedication to creating a safe, welcoming, and thriving community that attracts individuals from all over. Ras Al Khaimah’s unique blend of modern infrastructure, spectacular natural environment, rich history and culture, and thriving business and tourism landscapes make it a leading destination for expatriates wishing to live and work, or establish businesses here.”

InterNations’s expat community includes 5.4 million+ members in 420 cities and 166 countries.