Living in Umm Al Quwain City
Umm Al Quwain City is a large place in Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates, home to 59,098 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 5%, #4 of 84), rural value seekers (top 7%, #6 of 87), nature lovers (top 11%, #9 of 87).
Residents59,098
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport27 km (Sharjah International)
Nearest city of 100k+20 km
Within 30 km750,800 people
Sea coast0 km
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line544.5 km
Distance to Abu Dhabi171 km
Within 10 km62,395 people
Greater areaGreater Sharjah, 26 km out
Winter daylight10 h 32 min, sunset 14:32
See Umm Al Quwain City on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Umm Al Quwain City
- It is right on the coast of the Persian Gulf.
- It is part of Greater Sharjah, 26 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 32 min and sets around 14:32; in late June it sets around 17:12.
How Umm Al Quwain 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 Umm Al Quwain | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 67 | #13 of 76 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Low-income household | 67 | #63 of 82 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #42 of 73 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #40 of 71 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #15 of 76 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #21 of 76 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Early retiree | 73 | #4 of 84 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Single professional | 49 | #60 of 68 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Young professional | 50 | #62 of 66 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| DINKS | 51 | #56 of 60 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #16 of 78 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Commuter | 66 | #64 of 72 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Car-free household | 49 | #60 of 66 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Student | 23 | #31 of 51 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 67 | #64 of 73 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #62 of 87 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 38 | #61 of 66 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Expat professional | 60 | #61 of 78 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #65 of 76 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 78 | #9 of 87 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 18 | #73 of 87 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 52 | #12 of 87 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 66 | #6 of 87 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #28 of 87 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #63 of 87 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 36 | #57 of 87 | #2 of 3 | Map |
| Coastal living | 79 | #13 of 77 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Business owner | 71 | #64 of 87 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Digital native | 42 | #62 of 70 | #1 of 1 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Al Ḩamīdīyah 18 km
- Ajman 20 km
- Ar Rumaylah 22 km
- Halwan 28 km
- Al Sajaah 29 km
- Sharjah 29 km
- Al Jazīrah al Ḩamrā’ 30 km
- Al Majaz 32 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.