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Dibba Al-Hisn, United Arab Emirates

Fujairah · United Arab Emirates

Dibba Al-Hisn is a small city in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates with a population of 26,395. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

26,395 Population 18,330/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
7.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dubai Timezone

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About Dibba Al-Hisn

Dibba Al-Hisn

Dibba Al-Hisn is a semi-exclave of the emirate of Al-Sharjah, one of the seven United Arab Emirates. It is bordered by the Gulf of Oman from the East, Dibba Al-Baya from the North, and Dibba Al-Fujairah from the South. It is also geographically part of the Dibba region. It is the smallest in size among the Dibbas. It is mostly known for its fish market and the ancient fortress from which it got its name. Also, it is known for its high density of population relative to the other Dibbas.

People

Population26,395
Density18,330/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain7.3 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population26,395
Population Density18,330 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates25.6196°, 56.2729°
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Country🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
State / ProvinceFujairah
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Annual Precipitation7.3 inches (186 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dibba Al-Hisn

Dibba Al-Hisn is a small city in United Arab Emirates (Fujairah) with a population of 26,395. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 93°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dubai.

Climate in Dibba Al-Hisn

Dibba Al-Hisn has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jun (34.6°C), the coldest is Jan (19.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 92 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.8°C / 68°F 15° / 24.6° 19.3
Feb 21°C / 70°F 16.1° / 25.9° 8.4
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 18.7° / 28.8° 18.7
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 23.1° / 33.7° 8.0
May 32.9°C / 91°F 27.2° / 38.6° 4.2
Jun 34.6°C / 94°F 29.8° / 39.4° 0.0
Jul 34.2°C / 94°F 30.7° / 37.7° 0.3
Aug 33.4°C / 92°F 29.9° / 37° 0.1
Sep 32.1°C / 90°F 27.5° / 36.7° 0.0
Oct 29.3°C / 85°F 23.7° / 34.9° 5.7
Nov 25°C / 77°F 19.7° / 30.3° 9.6
Dec 21.5°C / 71°F 16.4° / 26.6° 17.7
Dibba Al-Hisn has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above United Arab Emirates avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density18,330/sq mi
Coordinates25.6196°N, 56.2729°W
TimezoneAsia/Dubai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.3"
81% below United Arab Emirates avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.81"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 1, 2022.

Jul 22, 2009 51 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran M5.3 137 km
May 27, 2014 51 km NW of Dib Dibba, Oman M5.1 109 km
Jun 3, 2006 47 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran M5.1 134 km
May 7, 2009 Near the coast of southeastern Iran M5.0 78 km
Mar 11, 2002 14 km NW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates M5.0 45 km
Apr 16, 2006 39 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran M4.8 138 km
Dec 21, 2000 60 km SW of Qeshm, Iran M4.7 121 km
Sep 17, 1994 71 km WNW of Khasab, Oman M4.7 114 km
Jun 3, 2006 32 km W of Qeshm, Iran M4.6 148 km
Mar 1, 2008 10 km SW of Qeshm, Iran M4.6 140 km
Jun 30, 2006 40 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran M4.6 136 km
Jan 15, 1998 59 km ESE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran M4.6 115 km
Jun 29, 2006 39 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran M4.6 136 km
Dec 23, 2009 20 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran M4.6 142 km
Jun 28, 2006 21 km S of Qeshm, Iran M4.5 127 km
Oct 21, 2012 11 km WSW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates M4.5 58 km
Jan 12, 2006 37 km W of Qeshm, Iran M4.4 146 km
Jun 30, 2001 69 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran M4.4 146 km
Jan 4, 2016 56 km E of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran M4.4 137 km
Jul 17, 2006 51 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran M4.4 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Gulab:shaheen-gu Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in
May 89°F (32°C) 0.1 in
June 92°F (33°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 93°F (34°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 91°F (33°C) 0.3 in
September 88°F (31°C) 0.1 in
October 83°F (29°C) 0.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
December 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in

Dibba Al-Hisn has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 66°F in January to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Dibba Al-Hisn

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Model School for Basic Education C1
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Radio Stations near Dibba Al-Hisn

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rak Radio UAE 00s, 2000s MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Dibba Al-Hisn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Al Sedra Heritage District
Heritage Village
Heritage Village

Farmers Markets in Dibba Al-Hisn

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Al Badiya Market for Fruit,Vegetables, Meat and Fish

Hotels in Dibba Al-Hisn

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort
Mirage Bab Al Bahr Hotel
Mirage Bab Al Bahr Resort
Radisson Blu Resort
Royal Beach Hotel

Restaurants in Dibba Al-Hisn

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Haroon Restaurant
Breeze
Dibba Rock Restaurant
Marco Polo
Turtle Beach Bar

Clinics in Dibba Al-Hisn

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dibba AlHisn Health Care Centre

Veterinaries in Dibba Al-Hisn

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

صيدلية الكيان البيطرية

Gas Stations in Dibba Al-Hisn

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ADNOC
EPPCO

Banks in Dibba Al-Hisn

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sharjah Islamic Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Dibba Al-Hisn

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Airports Near Dibba Al-Hisn

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fujairah International AirportFJRLarge Airport
Ras Al Khaimah International AirportRKTLarge Airport
Khasab AirportKHSMedium Airport
Aeroprakt Private AirportSmall Airport
Al Saqr FieldSmall Airport
Dibba AirportBYBSmall Airport
Jazirah AirportSmall Airport
Limah AirstripSmall Airport
Madha AirportSmall Airport
Rawdah AirstripSmall Airport
Umm al Ghanam AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Dibba Al-Hisn

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Emirates Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dibba Al-Hisn

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Rashed Bin Ahmed A;Qassimi Mosque
Ridha Mosque

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Waterfalls
9
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dubai
Elevation
16 m (52 ft)
Area
600.0 km² (231.6 mi²)

🇦🇪 About United Arab Emirates

Capital Abu Dhabi
Population 9,630,959
Area 82,880 km²
GDP (USD) $522,622,191,967
GDP per capita $49,851
HDI 0.937
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 100.0%
Urban population 85.7%
Currency AED (Dirham)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +971
TLD .ae
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dibba Al-Hisn

What is the population of Dibba Al-Hisn?

Dibba Al-Hisn has a population of 26,395 residents and is located in United Arab Emirates. The population density is 18,330 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dibba Al-Hisn?

Dibba Al-Hisn has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 93°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.3 inches.

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