Living in Dubai
Dubai is a city in Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, home to 3,790,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 2%, #1 of 66), city lovers (top 2%, #1 of 66), couples without children (DINKs) (top 2%, #1 of 60).
Residents3,790,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport20 km (Dubai International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km6,203,400 people
Sea coast13 km
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line534.7 km
Border with Oman54 km
Distance to Abu Dhabi117 km
Within 10 km3,790,000 people
Greater areaGreater Dubai, 18 km out
Winter daylight10 h 35 min, sunset 14:34
See Dubai on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dubai
- The Persian Gulf is 13 km away.
- It is part of Greater Dubai, 18 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 35 min and sets around 14:34; in late June it sets around 17:11.
How Dubai 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 | #65 of 76 | #34 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income household | 71 | #61 of 82 | #43 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #67 of 73 | #38 of 43 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #61 of 71 | #35 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #40 of 76 | #22 of 44 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 78 | #6 of 76 | #2 of 44 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #48 of 84 | #23 of 45 | Map |
| Single professional | 89 | #2 of 68 | #1 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 91 | #2 of 66 | #1 of 42 | Map |
| DINKS | 93 | #1 of 60 | #1 of 37 | Map |
| Remote worker | 77 | #8 of 78 | #5 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 87 | #20 of 72 | #14 of 44 | Map |
| Car-free household | 97 | #1 of 66 | #1 of 42 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #44 of 51 | #34 of 36 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #59 of 73 | #40 of 43 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 65 | #64 of 87 | #43 of 45 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 93 | #1 of 66 | #1 of 42 | Map |
| Expat professional | 91 | #2 of 78 | #1 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 76 | #25 of 76 | #13 of 44 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 7 | #83 of 87 | #42 of 45 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 19 | #68 of 87 | #38 of 45 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 13 | #83 of 87 | #45 of 45 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 11 | #84 of 87 | #43 of 45 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #13 of 87 | #10 of 45 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #17 of 87 | #10 of 45 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 54 | #48 of 87 | #15 of 45 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #72 of 77 | #42 of 45 | Map |
| Business owner | 92 | #9 of 87 | #8 of 45 | Map |
| Digital native | 72 | #2 of 70 | #1 of 42 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Umm Al Sheif 12 km
- Business Bay 13 km
- Al Safa 13 km
- Umm Suqaym 13 km
- Downtown Dubai 13 km
- International City 14 km
- Warīsān 14 km
- Al Wasl 15 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.