Living in Mohammed Bin Zayed City
Mohammed Bin Zayed City is a large place in Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, home to 85,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 11%, #9 of 87), low-income families (top 13%, #9 of 73), people who put healthcare first (top 14%, #10 of 76).
Residents85,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport14 km (Zayed International)
Nearest city of 100k+7 km
Within 30 km2,384,400 people
Sea coast8 km
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line497.0 km
Distance to Abu Dhabi23 km
Within 10 km415,354 people
Greater areaGreater Abu Dhabi, 23 km out
Winter daylight10 h 38 min, sunset 14:39
See Mohammed Bin Zayed City on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mohammed Bin Zayed City
- The Persian Gulf is 8 km away.
- It is part of Greater Abu Dhabi, 23 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 38 min and sets around 14:39; in late June it sets around 17:13.
How Mohammed Bin Zayed 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 | 66 | #20 of 76 | #4 of 10 | Map |
| Low-income household | 84 | #12 of 82 | #2 of 14 | Map |
| Low-income family | 77 | #9 of 73 | #3 of 10 | Map |
| Single parent | 77 | #11 of 71 | #4 of 10 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #25 of 76 | #5 of 10 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #25 of 76 | #5 of 10 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #26 of 84 | #5 of 14 | Map |
| Single professional | 77 | #24 of 68 | #4 of 10 | Map |
| Young professional | 78 | #25 of 66 | #4 of 9 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #25 of 60 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #24 of 78 | #4 of 14 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #26 of 72 | #4 of 9 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #26 of 66 | #4 of 9 | Map |
| Student | 13 | #35 of 51 | #1 of 5 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 81 | #10 of 73 | #2 of 10 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 83 | #9 of 87 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 70 | #26 of 66 | #4 of 9 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #24 of 78 | #4 of 14 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #10 of 76 | #2 of 10 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 55 | #45 of 87 | #13 of 16 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 23 | #36 of 87 | #6 of 16 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 31 | #55 of 87 | #5 of 16 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #33 of 87 | #9 of 16 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #20 of 87 | #5 of 16 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #13 of 87 | #4 of 16 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 57 | #40 of 87 | #11 of 16 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #30 of 77 | #4 of 9 | Map |
| Business owner | 89 | #29 of 87 | #3 of 16 | Map |
| Digital native | 64 | #39 of 70 | #4 of 10 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Musaffah 7 km
- Shakhbout City 9 km
- Bani Yas City 9 km
- Khalifah A City 10 km
- Masdar City 11 km
- Al Shamkhah City 16 km
- Abu Dhabi 20 km
- Suwayḩān 80 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.