Living in Khalifah A City
Khalifah A City is a large place in Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, home to 85,374 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who want to live by the sea (top 4%, #3 of 77), climate-conscious movers (top 6%, #5 of 87), single parents (top 15%, #10 of 71).
Residents85,374
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport5 km (Zayed International)
Nearest city of 100k+15 km
Within 30 km2,384,400 people
Sea coast4 km
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line497.4 km
Distance to Abu Dhabi25 km
Within 10 km106,889 people
Greater areaGreater Abu Dhabi, 25 km out
Winter daylight10 h 37 min, sunset 14:39
See Khalifah A City on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Khalifah A City
- The Persian Gulf is 4 km away.
- It is part of Greater Abu Dhabi, 25 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 17:13.
How Khalifah A City 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 | 65 | #22 of 76 | #5 of 10 | Map |
| Low-income household | 77 | #43 of 82 | #5 of 14 | Map |
| Low-income family | 76 | #12 of 73 | #4 of 10 | Map |
| Single parent | 77 | #10 of 71 | #3 of 10 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #24 of 76 | #4 of 10 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #29 of 76 | #6 of 10 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #21 of 84 | #4 of 14 | Map |
| Single professional | 65 | #49 of 68 | #6 of 10 | Map |
| Young professional | 66 | #51 of 66 | #6 of 9 | Map |
| DINKS | 67 | #45 of 60 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #39 of 78 | #7 of 14 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #54 of 72 | #6 of 9 | Map |
| Car-free household | 62 | #48 of 66 | #6 of 9 | Map |
| Student | 8 | #39 of 51 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 78 | #28 of 73 | #5 of 10 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 76 | #39 of 87 | #6 of 16 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 55 | #49 of 66 | #6 of 9 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #50 of 78 | #6 of 14 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #31 of 76 | #7 of 10 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 63 | #31 of 87 | #9 of 16 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #60 of 87 | #8 of 16 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 42 | #26 of 87 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #28 of 87 | #8 of 16 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #34 of 87 | #6 of 16 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #38 of 87 | #6 of 16 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #5 of 87 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Coastal living | 81 | #3 of 77 | #1 of 9 | Map |
| Business owner | 84 | #53 of 87 | #6 of 16 | Map |
| Digital native | 53 | #55 of 70 | #7 of 10 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Masdar City 1 km
- Shakhbout City 7 km
- Mohammed Bin Zayed City 10 km
- Al Shamkhah City 11 km
- Bani Yas City 13 km
- Musaffah 14 km
- Abu Dhabi 21 km
- Suwayḩān 74 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.