Living in Nāyf
Nāyf is a large place in Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, home to 53,075 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 15%, #10 of 70), business owners (top 15%, #13 of 87), commuters (top 16%, #11 of 72).
Residents53,075
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport7 km (Dubai International)
Nearest city of 100k+0 km
Within 30 km6,374,200 people
Sea coast1 km
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line527.8 km
Distance to Abu Dhabi130 km
Within 10 km986,214 people
Greater areaGreater Dubai, 5 km out
Winter daylight10 h 34 min, sunset 14:34
See Nāyf on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Nāyf
- It is right on the coast of the Persian Gulf.
- It is part of Greater Dubai, 5 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 17:12.
How Nāyf 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 | 57 | #50 of 76 | #24 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income household | 82 | #18 of 82 | #14 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #45 of 73 | #22 of 43 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #44 of 71 | #22 of 42 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #33 of 76 | #19 of 44 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #27 of 76 | #15 of 44 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #45 of 84 | #22 of 45 | Map |
| Single professional | 80 | #16 of 68 | #11 of 40 | Map |
| Young professional | 81 | #16 of 66 | #11 of 42 | Map |
| DINKS | 81 | #16 of 60 | #11 of 37 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #19 of 78 | #12 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 90 | #11 of 72 | #8 of 44 | Map |
| Car-free household | 81 | #17 of 66 | #12 of 42 | Map |
| Student | 37 | #27 of 51 | #23 of 36 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 78 | #27 of 73 | #17 of 43 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 79 | #27 of 87 | #20 of 45 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 74 | #17 of 66 | #12 of 42 | Map |
| Expat professional | 81 | #18 of 78 | #12 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #32 of 76 | #16 of 44 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 30 | #67 of 87 | #26 of 45 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 22 | #39 of 87 | #15 of 45 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 32 | #53 of 87 | #26 of 45 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #67 of 87 | #26 of 45 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #26 of 87 | #15 of 45 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #19 of 87 | #11 of 45 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 30 | #72 of 87 | #33 of 45 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #50 of 77 | #24 of 45 | Map |
| Business owner | 91 | #13 of 87 | #9 of 45 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #10 of 70 | #8 of 42 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Dayrah 0 km
- Al Muteena 2 km
- Hawr al ‘Anz 3 km
- Al Karama 3 km
- Oud Metha 4 km
- As Saţwah Sharq 4 km
- Al Hudaiba 4 km
- Al Waheda 4 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.