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Most Dense — Dubai

1 Dubai 280,533/mi²

2 Dubai Marina 63,492/mi²

3 As Saţwah 36,934/mi²

4 Ḩattā 2,105/mi²

5 Dayrah 1,388/mi²

6 Business Bay 663/mi²

7 International City 417/mi²

8 Warīsān 378/mi²

9 Dubai Silicon Oasis 312/mi²

10 Hawr al ‘Anz 294/mi²

11 Dubai Festival City 267/mi²

12 Al Karama 262/mi²

13 Mirdif 209/mi²

14 Al Warqaa 205/mi²

15 Nāyf 184/mi²

16 Al Muteena 169/mi²

17 Al Qusais 1 168/mi²

18 Mankhūl 143/mi²

19 Jumayrā 136/mi²

20 Ar Rāshidīyah 133/mi²

21 Dubai International Financial Centre 125/mi²

22 Al Wasl 77/mi²

23 Al Waheda 75/mi²

24 Al Murar al Qadīm 69/mi²

25 Al Bada'a 65/mi²

26 Bur Dubai 65/mi²

27 Abū Hayl 63/mi²

28 Al Mizhar First 61/mi²

29 Umm Suqaym 57/mi²

30 Al Safa 54/mi²

31 Jebel Ali 47/mi²

32 Nadd al Ḩumr 47/mi²

33 Downtown Dubai 46/mi²

34 Al Qusais Second 45/mi²

35 Al Twar First 42/mi²

36 As Saţwah Sharq 40/mi²

37 Al Twar 3 39/mi²

38 Būr Sa‘īd 39/mi²

39 Dubai Investments Park 36/mi²

40 Oud Metha 29/mi²

41 Ar Riqqah 29/mi²

42 Al Hudaiba 27/mi²

43 Al Khabaisi 23/mi²

44 Umm Al Sheif 22/mi²

45 Za'abeel 18/mi²

46 AL Twar Second 18/mi²

47 Lahbab 12/mi²

48 Al Furjan 6/mi²

49 The Palm Jumeirah 6/mi²

50 Dubai Internet City 5/mi²

51 Dubai Sports City 3/mi²

52 Knowledge Village 3/mi²

53 Al Khawaneej 1 3/mi²

54 Al Mizhar Second 3/mi²

55 Dubai Motor City 2/mi²

56 DAMAC Hills 2/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Dubai pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Dubai leads with 280,533 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Dubai has 280,533 people per square mile — that's roughly 438 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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