Living in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is a city in Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, home to 1,807,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 2%, #1 of 78), digital natives (top 2%, #1 of 70), single professionals (top 2%, #1 of 68).
Residents1,807,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport26 km (Zayed International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km2,322,700 people
Sea coast2 km
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 0 m
Main railway line477.6 km
Distance to Abu Dhabi4 km
Within 10 km1,807,000 people
Greater areaGreater Abu Dhabi, 4 km out
Winter daylight10 h 37 min, sunset 14:39
See Abu Dhabi on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Abu Dhabi
- It is right on the coast of the Persian Gulf.
- It is part of Greater Abu Dhabi, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 37 min and sets around 14:39; in late June it sets around 17:14.
How Abu Dhabi ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Arab Emirates. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In United Arab Emirates | In Emirate of Abu Dhabi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #67 of 76 | #10 of 10 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #47 of 82 | #7 of 14 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #66 of 73 | #10 of 10 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #63 of 71 | #9 of 10 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #59 of 76 | #7 of 10 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #56 of 76 | #8 of 10 | Map |
| Early retiree | 52 | #67 of 84 | #13 of 14 | Map |
| Single professional | 90 | #1 of 68 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Young professional | 92 | #1 of 66 | #1 of 9 | Map |
| DINKS | 93 | #2 of 60 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #35 of 78 | #5 of 14 | Map |
| Commuter | 89 | #12 of 72 | #2 of 9 | Map |
| Car-free household | 96 | #2 of 66 | #1 of 9 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #45 of 51 | #3 of 5 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #55 of 73 | #8 of 10 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 71 | #53 of 87 | #8 of 16 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 93 | #2 of 66 | #1 of 9 | Map |
| Expat professional | 91 | #1 of 78 | #1 of 14 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 76 | #26 of 76 | #5 of 10 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 2 | #87 of 87 | #16 of 16 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #61 of 87 | #9 of 16 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 15 | #82 of 87 | #12 of 16 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 11 | #87 of 87 | #16 of 16 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #19 of 87 | #4 of 16 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #12 of 87 | #3 of 16 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 25 | #82 of 87 | #16 of 16 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #69 of 77 | #9 of 9 | Map |
| Business owner | 92 | #11 of 87 | #1 of 16 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #1 of 70 | #1 of 10 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Musaffah 13 km
- Mohammed Bin Zayed City 20 km
- Khalifah A City 21 km
- Masdar City 22 km
- Shakhbout City 26 km
- Bani Yas City 28 km
- Al Shamkhah City 32 km
- Jebel Ali 94 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.