Living in Mirdif
Mirdif is a large place in Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, home to 60,288 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 12%, #9 of 76), movers on a budget (top 19%, #16 of 87), first-time home buyers (top 20%, #14 of 73).
Residents60,288
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport5 km (Dubai International)
Nearest city of 100k+6 km
Within 30 km6,334,900 people
Sea coast8 km
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line539.9 km
Border with Oman54 km
Distance to Abu Dhabi135 km
Within 10 km644,757 people
Greater areaGreater Dubai, 14 km out
Winter daylight10 h 34 min, sunset 14:34
See Mirdif on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mirdif
- The Persian Gulf is 8 km away.
- It is part of Greater Dubai, 14 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 Mirdif 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 | 61 | #39 of 76 | #17 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income household | 83 | #17 of 82 | #13 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income family | 74 | #20 of 73 | #8 of 43 | Map |
| Single parent | 75 | #19 of 71 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #27 of 76 | #13 of 44 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #24 of 76 | #13 of 44 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #43 of 84 | #21 of 45 | Map |
| Single professional | 78 | #21 of 68 | #15 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 79 | #22 of 66 | #16 of 42 | Map |
| DINKS | 79 | #22 of 60 | #16 of 37 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #27 of 78 | #18 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 87 | #21 of 72 | #15 of 44 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #24 of 66 | #17 of 42 | Map |
| Student | 26 | #29 of 51 | #25 of 36 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 80 | #14 of 73 | #10 of 43 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 81 | #16 of 87 | #12 of 45 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 71 | #21 of 66 | #15 of 42 | Map |
| Expat professional | 81 | #19 of 78 | #13 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 82 | #9 of 76 | #5 of 44 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 39 | #60 of 87 | #22 of 45 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 22 | #42 of 87 | #16 of 45 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #45 of 87 | #20 of 45 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 43 | #60 of 87 | #22 of 45 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #25 of 87 | #14 of 45 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #16 of 87 | #9 of 45 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #21 of 87 | #7 of 45 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #41 of 77 | #18 of 45 | Map |
| Business owner | 90 | #18 of 87 | #14 of 45 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #34 of 70 | #29 of 42 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ar Rāshidīyah 2 km
- Al Warqaa 4 km
- Al Twar 3 4 km
- Al Mizhar First 4 km
- Nadd al Ḩumr 4 km
- Al Mizhar Second 5 km
- AL Twar Second 5 km
- Dubai Festival City 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.