Largest Cities in Dubai

Top 56 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Dubai

1 Dubai 3,790,000

2 Dayrah 400,000

3 Jebel Ali 210,000

4 Business Bay 191,000

5 Dubai Investments Park 160,000

6 International City 120,000

7 Dubai Marina 120,000

8 Warīsān 108,759

9 Dubai Silicon Oasis 90,000

10 Hawr al ‘Anz 84,661

11 Dubai Festival City 77,000

12 Al Karama 75,560

13 Mirdif 60,288

14 Al Warqaa 59,111

15 Lahbab 53,079

16 Nāyf 53,075

17 Al Muteena 48,739

18 Al Qusais 1 48,378

19 Mankhūl 41,244

20 As Saţwah 40,997

21 Jumayrā 39,080

22 Ar Rāshidīyah 38,425

23 Dubai International Financial Centre 36,000

24 Al Furjan 26,000

25 The Palm Jumeirah 25,500

26 Dubai Internet City 24,000

27 Al Wasl 22,153

28 Al Waheda 21,608

29 Al Murar al Qadīm 19,831

30 Al Bada'a 18,816

31 Bur Dubai 18,698

32 Abū Hayl 18,043

33 Al Mizhar First 17,498

34 Umm Suqaym 16,459

35 Al Safa 15,672

36 Ḩattā 15,324

37 Knowledge Village 15,000

38 Dubai Sports City 15,000

39 Nadd al Ḩumr 13,589

40 Downtown Dubai 13,201

41 Al Qusais Second 12,851

42 Al Khawaneej 1 12,241

43 Al Twar First 12,114

44 Al Mizhar Second 11,967

45 As Saţwah Sharq 11,619

46 Al Twar 3 11,185

47 Būr Sa‘īd 11,142

48 Dubai Motor City 8,561

49 Oud Metha 8,321

50 Ar Riqqah 8,222

51 DAMAC Hills 8,000

52 Al Hudaiba 7,699

53 Al Khabaisi 6,737

54 Umm Al Sheif 6,263

55 Za'abeel 5,283

56 AL Twar Second 5,068

The largest cities in Dubai represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Dubai leads with a population of 3,790,000, followed by Dayrah and Jebel Ali. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 03 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Dubai's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 03 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 8,222 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 4,751,000.

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