Countries of the Gulf
Each member of the Gulf Cooperation Council has its own residency rules, costs and lifestyle. Start with the country that interests you.
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi · 8 cities
A federation of seven emirates with one of the world's largest expatriate populations, zero personal income tax and highly developed infrastructure.
- Currency
- AED
- Timezone
- GST (UTC+4)
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh · 8 cities
The largest economy in the Gulf, undergoing rapid transformation under Vision 2030 with major giga-projects and expanding expat opportunities.
- Currency
- SAR
- Timezone
- AST (UTC+3)
Qatar
Doha · 4 cities
A compact, high-income peninsula state with world-class infrastructure built for the 2022 World Cup and a large professional expat community.
- Currency
- QAR
- Timezone
- AST (UTC+3)
Bahrain
Manama · 4 cities
An island kingdom known for its open business environment, relatively affordable lifestyle and strong financial services sector.
- Currency
- BHD
- Timezone
- AST (UTC+3)
Kuwait
Kuwait City · 4 cities
A wealthy oil economy with a strong currency, large expat workforce and a more traditional social environment.
- Currency
- KWD
- Timezone
- AST (UTC+3)
Oman
Muscat · 5 cities
A scenic, lower-density country known for its natural landscapes, heritage and calmer pace of life.
- Currency
- OMR
- Timezone
- GST (UTC+4)