Living in Al Karama
Al Karama is a large place in Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, home to 75,560 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 14%, #9 of 66), city lovers (top 19%, #12 of 66), business owners (top 19%, #16 of 87).
Residents75,560
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport7 km (Dubai International)
Nearest city of 100k+3 km
Within 30 km6,560,200 people
Sea coast1 km
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line528.5 km
Distance to Abu Dhabi128 km
Within 10 km1,229,228 people
Greater areaGreater Dubai, the core
Winter daylight10 h 34 min, sunset 14:34
See Al Karama on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Al Karama
- It is right on the coast of the Persian Gulf.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 34 min and sets around 14:34; in late June it sets around 17:12.
How Al Karama 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 Dubai | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 49 | #66 of 76 | #35 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income household | 78 | #38 of 82 | #28 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #62 of 73 | #35 of 43 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #58 of 71 | #33 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #53 of 76 | #30 of 44 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #58 of 76 | #34 of 44 | Map |
| Early retiree | 51 | #73 of 84 | #35 of 45 | Map |
| Single professional | 80 | #15 of 68 | #10 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 82 | #15 of 66 | #10 of 42 | Map |
| DINKS | 82 | #15 of 60 | #10 of 37 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #55 of 78 | #33 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 88 | #15 of 72 | #11 of 44 | Map |
| Car-free household | 82 | #9 of 66 | #6 of 42 | Map |
| Student | 23 | #32 of 51 | #26 of 36 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #47 of 73 | #31 of 43 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 74 | #44 of 87 | #31 of 45 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #12 of 66 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Expat professional | 82 | #15 of 78 | #10 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #41 of 76 | #25 of 44 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 9 | #81 of 87 | #40 of 45 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 21 | #55 of 87 | #28 of 45 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 19 | #76 of 87 | #40 of 45 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 16 | #80 of 87 | #39 of 45 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #39 of 87 | #26 of 45 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #27 of 87 | #18 of 45 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 26 | #81 of 87 | #41 of 45 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #61 of 77 | #33 of 45 | Map |
| Business owner | 91 | #16 of 87 | #12 of 45 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #17 of 70 | #14 of 42 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Oud Metha 1 km
- As Saţwah Sharq 1 km
- Za'abeel 2 km
- Al Hudaiba 2 km
- As Saţwah 3 km
- Dayrah 3 km
- Nāyf 3 km
- Dubai International Financial Centre 4 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.