Diasporas in the United Arab Emirates
The communities settled in the United Arab Emirates, city by city, their upcoming meetups and the associations behind them. Wherever you're from, your place is somewhere on this page.
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7.9M
Migrants (UN)
Upcoming events in the United Arab Emirates
Cities in the United Arab Emirates
The largest diasporas in the United Arab Emirates
- India3.2M
- Bangladesh1M
- Pakistan930K
- Egypt840K
- Philippines530K
- Indonesia300K
- Yemen190K
- Jordan160K
- Sudan120K
- Sri Lanka110K
- Kuwait63K
- Palestine55K
Source : ONU DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024. People born abroad, not their locally born children: a floor, not a ceiling.
Frequently asked questions
What are the largest diasporas in the United Arab Emirates?
According to the UN (2024), the largest come from India (3,250,000), Bangladesh (1,020,000), Pakistan (932,000), Egypt (842,000), and the Philippines (529,000). These figures count people born abroad, not their children born locally.
How can I find people from my country in the United Arab Emirates?
Sign up on Compatri and set your city: the community of your country of origin starts with you, and the next ones find it.
Which diaspora events take place in the United Arab Emirates?
No event is announced yet. The first one can come from you: it takes a few minutes and members in the country will see it.
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