Living in Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai International Financial Centre is a large place in Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, home to 36,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 23%, #16 of 70), business owners (top 27%, #23 of 87), car-free households (top 34%, #22 of 66).
Residents36,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport10 km (Dubai International)
Nearest city of 100k+2 km
Within 30 km6,743,200 people
Sea coast2 km
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line527.2 km
Distance to Abu Dhabi124 km
Within 10 km1,146,519 people
Greater areaGreater Dubai, the core
Winter daylight10 h 34 min, sunset 14:34
See Dubai International Financial Centre on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dubai International Financial Centre
- The Persian Gulf is 2 km away.
- 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 International Financial Centre 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 | 50 | #62 of 76 | #32 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income household | 78 | #37 of 82 | #27 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #57 of 73 | #32 of 43 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #55 of 71 | #31 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #51 of 76 | #28 of 44 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #53 of 76 | #30 of 44 | Map |
| Early retiree | 51 | #72 of 84 | #34 of 45 | Map |
| Single professional | 77 | #25 of 68 | #18 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 78 | #24 of 66 | #18 of 42 | Map |
| DINKS | 78 | #23 of 60 | #17 of 37 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #47 of 78 | #27 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 86 | #27 of 72 | #20 of 44 | Map |
| Car-free household | 78 | #22 of 66 | #15 of 42 | Map |
| Student | 48 | #22 of 51 | #18 of 36 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #46 of 73 | #30 of 43 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 75 | #42 of 87 | #29 of 45 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 71 | #23 of 66 | #17 of 42 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #26 of 78 | #19 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #46 of 76 | #30 of 44 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 15 | #76 of 87 | #35 of 45 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 21 | #54 of 87 | #27 of 45 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 21 | #75 of 87 | #39 of 45 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 21 | #76 of 87 | #35 of 45 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 54 | #47 of 87 | #31 of 45 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #35 of 87 | #25 of 45 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 27 | #78 of 87 | #38 of 45 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #57 of 77 | #31 of 45 | Map |
| Business owner | 90 | #23 of 87 | #18 of 45 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #16 of 70 | #13 of 42 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- As Saţwah 1 km
- Downtown Dubai 2 km
- Al Wasl 3 km
- Jumayrā 3 km
- Business Bay 3 km
- As Saţwah Sharq 3 km
- Za'abeel 3 km
- Al Hudaiba 3 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.