Driest Cities in United Arab Emirates

Top 93 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — United Arab Emirates

1 Ar Ruways 01 2.4"

2 Abu Dhabi 01 2.5"

3 Musaffah 01 2.5"

4 Bani Yas City 01 2.6"

5 Khalifah A City 01 2.6"

6 Masdar City 01 2.6"

7 Mohammed Bin Zayed City 01 2.6"

8 Shakhbout City 01 2.6"

9 Muzayri‘ 01 2.9"

10 Zayed City 01 2.9"

11 Al Shamkhah City 01 3.1"

12 Al Furjan 03 3.8"

13 The Palm Jumeirah 03 3.8"

14 Knowledge Village 03 3.8"

15 Jebel Ali 03 3.8"

16 Dubai Internet City 03 3.8"

17 Dubai Investments Park 03 3.8"

18 Dubai Marina 03 3.8"

19 Dubai Motor City 03 4.1"

20 DAMAC Hills 03 4.1"

21 Umm Suqaym 03 4.1"

22 Dubai 03 4.1"

23 Dubai Sports City 03 4.1"

24 Umm Al Sheif 03 4.1"

25 Downtown Dubai 03 4.2"

26 Bur Dubai 03 4.2"

27 Za'abeel 03 4.2"

28 As Saţwah Sharq 03 4.2"

29 Būr Sa‘īd 03 4.2"

30 Nāyf 03 4.2"

31 Business Bay 03 4.2"

32 Dayrah 03 4.2"

33 Dubai International Financial Centre 03 4.2"

34 Jumayrā 03 4.2"

35 Mankhūl 03 4.2"

36 Oud Metha 03 4.2"

37 As Saţwah 03 4.2"

38 Al Muteena 03 4.2"

39 Al Bada'a 03 4.2"

40 Al Murar al Qadīm 03 4.2"

41 Al Safa 03 4.2"

42 Al Hudaiba 03 4.2"

43 Abū Hayl 03 4.2"

44 Al Karama 03 4.2"

45 Al Wasl 03 4.2"

46 Ar Riqqah 03 4.2"

47 Al Khabaisi 03 4.5"

48 Al Mizhar First 03 4.5"

49 Al Mizhar Second 03 4.5"

50 Hawr al ‘Anz 03 4.5"

51 Nadd al Ḩumr 03 4.5"

52 Mirdif 03 4.5"

53 Al Majaz 06 4.5"

54 Al Khawaneej 1 03 4.5"

55 Al Qusais 1 03 4.5"

56 Al Qusais Second 03 4.5"

57 Dubai Festival City 03 4.5"

58 Al Twar 3 03 4.5"

59 Al Twar First 03 4.5"

60 Warīsān 03 4.5"

61 AL Twar Second 03 4.5"

62 Al Waheda 03 4.5"

63 Al Warqaa 03 4.5"

64 Ar Rāshidīyah 03 4.5"

65 Sharjah 06 4.5"

66 Ajman 02 4.5"

67 Mushayrif 02 4.5"

68 Ar Rumaylah 02 4.5"

69 Halwan 06 4.5"

70 Dubai Silicon Oasis 03 4.7"

71 Kalbā 06 4.7"

72 International City 03 4.7"

73 Fujairah 04 4.7"

74 Suwayḩān 01 4.8"

75 Umm Al Quwain City 07 4.9"

76 Al Jurf 02 5.0"

77 Al Ḩamīdīyah 02 5.0"

78 Al Ain City 01 5.0"

79 Khawr Fakkān 06 5.2"

80 Al Sajaah 06 5.2"

81 Al Jazīrah al Ḩamrā’ 05 5.3"

82 Lahbab 03 5.4"

83 Sha'biyyat Al Hiyar 01 5.6"

84 Ras Al Khaimah 05 5.6"

85 Al Madam 06 5.9"

86 Adh Dhayd 06 6.3"

87 Reef Al Fujairah City 04 7.1"

88 Ţarīf Kalbā 04 7.1"

89 Dibba Al-Hisn 04 7.3"

90 Dibba Al-Fujairah 04 7.3"

91 Al Manāmah 02 7.4"

92 Ḩattā 03 8.2"

93 Maşfūţ 02 8.2"

The driest cities in United Arab Emirates receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Ar Ruways receives just 2.4 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Ar Ruways gets just 2.4" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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