How many Kenyans are in Dubai?
As of 2019, there are an estimate of 50,000 Kenyans in the UAE, about 35,000 Kenyans being in Dubai and Sharjah while Kenyans in Abu Dhabi are around 7,000.
Dubai is a popular destination among Kenyans for various reasons including:
Affordable to visit
Going to Dubai is cheaper than travelling to most countries near Kenya. It is cheaper to travel to Dubai than going to Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and so many other places in Africa.
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And because of that, many Kenyans opt to visit this beautiful city.
In fact, FlyDubai recently started flying from Mombasa to Dubai from as little as Ksh 54,000.
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Multicultural
UAE is a mixture of different ethnic groups. It is an international city playing host to more than 200 nationalities.
The breakdown of nationalities in UAE is as follows:
Emirati 11.6%, South Asian 59.4% (includes Indian 38.2%, Bangladeshi 9.5%, Pakistani 9.4%, other 2.3%), Egyptian 10.2%, Filipino 6.1%, other 12.8%
With this, travelling there without language or cultural barriers is quite easy.
Great weather
Who does not love some good sunshine?
Even though Kenya experiences amazing weather, Dubai offers great sunshine with the best time to visit the emirate is between November and March. This period is their “winter”.
The hottest period is between June and August.
Working and business opportunities
As many Kenyans grapple the tough economic times, one thought that crosses their minds is looking for better opportunities abroad.
Dubai and UAE as a whole is usually one of the first destination for many of this thought.
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Can a Kenyan Work in Dubai?
There are working opportunities for expats in UAE. Whether it is being an employee at a fast food joint or sales executive, there are opportunities for many Kenyans.
When it comes to setting up a business, Dubai and Sharjah offer lucrative options for Kenyans looking to move their enterprises to the gulf state.
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Great attractions
From the Burj Khalifa, to Dubai Mall, The Museum of the Future, Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab, Dubai and UAE has a lot to offer.
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How much is a visa for Kenyans in Dubai?
Kenyans wanting to get a travel to Dubai will require a travel visa.
The cost of the visa is $125. So, how does one get the visa?
The best way is to use an agent. There are quite a number of agents you can use such as Bountiful Safaris or Bonfire Adventures.
Related: Dubai Transit Visa – Travel To Dubai Visa Free
Kenyan communities in Dubai
The Embassy of Kenya in Abu Dhabi has a Facebook page where they share updates. To access the page, visit the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/KEABUDHABI/