Living in Ar Rāshidīyah
Ar Rāshidīyah is a large place in Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, home to 38,425 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 16%, #12 of 76), movers on a budget (top 26%, #22 of 87), low-income households (top 30%, #24 of 82).
Residents38,425
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport3 km (Dubai International)
Nearest city of 100k+7 km
Within 30 km6,480,400 people
Sea coast6 km
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line537.5 km
Border with Oman56 km
Distance to Abu Dhabi133 km
Within 10 km792,027 people
Greater areaGreater Dubai, 11 km out
Winter daylight10 h 34 min, sunset 14:34
See Ar Rāshidīyah on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ar Rāshidīyah
- The Persian Gulf is 6 km away.
- It is part of Greater Dubai, 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 34 min and sets around 14:34; in late June it sets around 17:11.
How Ar Rāshidīyah 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 | 56 | #53 of 76 | #26 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income household | 81 | #24 of 82 | #19 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #33 of 73 | #14 of 43 | Map |
| Single parent | 73 | #32 of 71 | #14 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #43 of 76 | #23 of 44 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #34 of 76 | #20 of 44 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #59 of 84 | #28 of 45 | Map |
| Single professional | 76 | #26 of 68 | #19 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #26 of 66 | #19 of 42 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #26 of 60 | #19 of 37 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #38 of 78 | #24 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 85 | #30 of 72 | #23 of 44 | Map |
| Car-free household | 75 | #27 of 66 | #19 of 42 | Map |
| Student | 44 | #23 of 51 | #19 of 36 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 78 | #25 of 73 | #16 of 43 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 80 | #22 of 87 | #16 of 45 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #27 of 66 | #19 of 42 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #25 of 78 | #18 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 80 | #12 of 76 | #6 of 44 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 30 | #68 of 87 | #27 of 45 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 21 | #50 of 87 | #23 of 45 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 33 | #50 of 87 | #24 of 45 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #68 of 87 | #27 of 45 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #35 of 87 | #22 of 45 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 76 | #24 of 87 | #16 of 45 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #30 of 87 | #10 of 45 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #38 of 77 | #15 of 45 | Map |
| Business owner | 89 | #26 of 87 | #21 of 45 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #31 of 70 | #26 of 42 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Mirdif 2 km
- Nadd al Ḩumr 3 km
- Al Twar 3 3 km
- Dubai Festival City 3 km
- AL Twar Second 4 km
- Al Warqaa 5 km
- Al Qusais Second 5 km
- Al Mizhar First 6 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.