Thinking about teaching in the UAE but unsure whether Dubai or Abu Dhabi is the right fit? Both cities offer tax-free salaries, generous benefits and thriving international school sectors, but the experience of living and teaching in each city is very different. Explore the key differences to discover which UAE city best matches your goals and lifestyle.

Thinking about teaching in the UAE? Our 2026 guide explains qualifications, document attestation, visas, salaries and how to secure a job at an international school.

In this post, guest poster Audrey Piccioli explains her views on how cultural diversity in international schools should affect the ways in which we teach.

In this post, we speak to one of Teacher Horizons’ very own advisers, Laura, about her experience of moving her family to the United Arab Emirates.

We continue to share our valuable school visits in this week’s blog. Our team at Teacher Horizons have a thorough understanding of what makes a school desirable from a teacher’s perspective. We travel to our schools and check in with the quality and environment of the place often so that we can share this wealth… Read more »

So, you have heard the rumours of the magical place with tax-free salaries, lucrative saving potential and a convenient hub to explore the rest of the world—now how do you filter out the rumours from the facts?  It can often be confusing to know what you need in order to move to the United Arab… Read more »