Living in Dubai Festival City
Dubai Festival City is a large place in Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, home to 77,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 21%, #16 of 78), car-free households (top 22%, #14 of 66), city lovers (top 22%, #14 of 66).
Residents77,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport3 km (Dubai International)
Nearest city of 100k+8 km
Within 30 km6,427,300 people
Sea coast2 km
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line534.5 km
Border with Oman58 km
Distance to Abu Dhabi131 km
Within 10 km1,533,651 people
Greater areaGreater Dubai, 8 km out
Winter daylight10 h 34 min, sunset 14:34
See Dubai Festival City on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dubai Festival City
- The Persian Gulf is 2 km away.
- It is part of Greater Dubai, 8 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 17:12.
How Dubai Festival 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 Dubai | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #71 of 76 | #39 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income household | 74 | #50 of 82 | #36 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #56 of 73 | #31 of 43 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #54 of 71 | #30 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #57 of 76 | #33 of 44 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #49 of 76 | #27 of 44 | Map |
| Early retiree | 50 | #75 of 84 | #37 of 45 | Map |
| Single professional | 78 | #19 of 68 | #13 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 80 | #19 of 66 | #13 of 42 | Map |
| DINKS | 80 | #17 of 60 | #12 of 37 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #52 of 78 | #31 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 83 | #37 of 72 | #27 of 44 | Map |
| Car-free household | 81 | #14 of 66 | #10 of 42 | Map |
| Student | 20 | #33 of 51 | #27 of 36 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #52 of 73 | #34 of 43 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 71 | #54 of 87 | #36 of 45 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 75 | #14 of 66 | #10 of 42 | Map |
| Expat professional | 82 | #16 of 78 | #11 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 76 | #27 of 76 | #14 of 44 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 4 | #85 of 87 | #44 of 45 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #63 of 87 | #33 of 45 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 25 | #67 of 87 | #32 of 45 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 11 | #85 of 87 | #44 of 45 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 55 | #44 of 87 | #30 of 45 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #42 of 87 | #29 of 45 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 55 | #45 of 87 | #14 of 45 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #53 of 77 | #27 of 45 | Map |
| Business owner | 89 | #28 of 87 | #23 of 45 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #33 of 70 | #28 of 42 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ar Rāshidīyah 3 km
- Nadd al Ḩumr 4 km
- Oud Metha 5 km
- Al Twar 3 5 km
- AL Twar Second 5 km
- Za'abeel 5 km
- Al Twar First 6 km
- Mirdif 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.