Living in International City
International City 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 first-time home buyers (top 2%, #1 of 73), movers on a budget (top 5%, #4 of 87), low-income households (top 5%, #4 of 82).
Residents120,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport10 km (Dubai International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km6,482,900 people
Sea coast9 km
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line541.4 km
Border with Oman50 km
Distance to Abu Dhabi131 km
Within 10 km505,855 people
Greater areaGreater Dubai, 15 km out
Winter daylight10 h 34 min, sunset 14:34
See International City on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about International City
- The Persian Gulf is 9 km away.
- It is part of Greater Dubai, 15 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 International 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 | 69 | #9 of 76 | #5 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income household | 86 | #4 of 82 | #2 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income family | 79 | #4 of 73 | #1 of 43 | Map |
| Single parent | 80 | #4 of 71 | #1 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #17 of 76 | #8 of 44 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #15 of 76 | #9 of 44 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #22 of 84 | #9 of 45 | Map |
| Single professional | 82 | #11 of 68 | #7 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 83 | #11 of 66 | #7 of 42 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #10 of 60 | #7 of 37 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #13 of 78 | #10 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 92 | #7 of 72 | #5 of 44 | Map |
| Car-free household | 82 | #13 of 66 | #9 of 42 | Map |
| Student | 3 | #41 of 51 | #31 of 36 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 84 | #1 of 73 | #1 of 43 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 84 | #4 of 87 | #2 of 45 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #13 of 66 | #9 of 42 | Map |
| Expat professional | 83 | #10 of 78 | #7 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 85 | #4 of 76 | #1 of 44 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 53 | #48 of 87 | #15 of 45 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 23 | #26 of 87 | #4 of 45 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #36 of 87 | #14 of 45 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 55 | #36 of 87 | #12 of 45 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #9 of 87 | #6 of 45 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #8 of 87 | #5 of 45 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #11 of 87 | #3 of 45 | Map |
| Coastal living | 76 | #34 of 77 | #11 of 45 | Map |
| Business owner | 92 | #5 of 87 | #5 of 45 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #30 of 70 | #25 of 42 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Warīsān 0 km
- Al Warqaa 3 km
- Nadd al Ḩumr 5 km
- Mirdif 7 km
- Ar Rāshidīyah 7 km
- Dubai Festival City 8 km
- Al Mizhar First 10 km
- Al Twar 3 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.