The UAE ranks as the third best country in the world for expats based on a host of parameters, including finance, lifestyle and raising kids, a recent survey reveals.
HSBC's Expat Explorer Survey shows that the UAE ranks No. 1 in the world when it comes to the nicest cars being driven by expats and almost a third of foreign workers in the country fall into the top earners category, making it a lucrative move for them.
"The UAE continues to be a good location for those who enjoy the finer things in life with expats here much more likely to have access to luxuries than average (43 per cent vs. 32 per cent average)," according to the Expat Explorer report.
HSBC Expat Explorer League Table 2011
| Country | Rank | Score |
| Singapore | 1 | 0.49 |
| Hong Kong | 2 | 0.48 |
| UAE | 3 | 0.46 |
| Mexico | 4 | 0.45 |
| Australia | 5 | 0.45 |
| US | 6 | 0.44 |
| France | 7 | 0.42 |
| China | 8 | 0.41 |
| Netherlands | 9 | 0.38 |
| UK | 10 | 0.35 |
"This could be a result of the country's rating in the Expat Economics Income league table with expats here being among the highest earners," the report states. According to the survey, the UAE ranks No. 13 in the world in terms of expat salaries, with about a third (29 per cent) of expats earning more than $200,000 (Dh734,600).
The country ranks a high No. 5 worldwide in terms of luxuries enjoyed by expats, including driving nice cars, living in bigger properties, more luxurious holidays, disposable income and healthcare facilities, etc.
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