South Africans in the United Arab Emirates

[3] Half of the South Africans in the UAE hold higher educational qualifications, and only 15% work in entry-level positions.

[3] They are motivated to emigrate from South Africa to escape the country's high crime levels and gain international experience.

[4] However, most do not to see the UAE as a long-term home, and stay in the country for shorter times than other expatriates in traditional emigration destinations such as London.

[3] Nevertheless, there are worries that South African migration to the UAE could become a permanent "brain drain" for the country.

[7] Scholars International Academy has offered courses in Afrikaans to South African children in Dubai since 2007.