Living in Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina is a city in Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, home to 120,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 9%, #7 of 87), low-income households (top 11%, #9 of 82), movers on a budget (top 12%, #10 of 87).
Residents120,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport21 km (Al Maktoum International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km5,841,100 people
Sea coast0 km
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line518.8 km
Distance to Abu Dhabi105 km
Within 10 km590,100 people
Greater areaGreater Dubai, 21 km out
Winter daylight10 h 34 min, sunset 14:35
See Dubai Marina on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dubai Marina
- It is right on the coast of the Persian Gulf.
- It is part of Greater Dubai, 21 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 34 min and sets around 14:35; in late June it sets around 17:12.
How Dubai Marina 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 | 64 | #30 of 76 | #12 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income household | 85 | #9 of 82 | #7 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income family | 71 | #35 of 73 | #16 of 43 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #33 of 71 | #15 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #22 of 76 | #10 of 44 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #22 of 76 | #12 of 44 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #24 of 84 | #11 of 45 | Map |
| Single professional | 82 | #9 of 68 | #6 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 83 | #10 of 66 | #6 of 42 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #8 of 60 | #6 of 37 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #12 of 78 | #9 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 91 | #10 of 72 | #7 of 44 | Map |
| Car-free household | 82 | #12 of 66 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Student | 4 | #40 of 51 | #30 of 36 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 81 | #12 of 73 | #8 of 43 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 82 | #10 of 87 | #7 of 45 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #10 of 66 | #6 of 42 | Map |
| Expat professional | 84 | #9 of 78 | #6 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #22 of 76 | #12 of 44 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 46 | #56 of 87 | #19 of 45 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 23 | #32 of 87 | #10 of 45 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 38 | #38 of 87 | #15 of 45 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 50 | #51 of 87 | #18 of 45 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #8 of 87 | #5 of 45 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #10 of 87 | #7 of 45 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 33 | #65 of 87 | #26 of 45 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #32 of 77 | #10 of 45 | Map |
| Business owner | 92 | #7 of 87 | #6 of 45 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #26 of 70 | #23 of 42 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Dubai Internet City 2 km
- Knowledge Village 3 km
- The Palm Jumeirah 4 km
- Al Furjan 7 km
- Umm Al Sheif 8 km
- Dubai Investments Park 9 km
- Jebel Ali 10 km
- Umm Suqaym 10 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.