Rainiest Cities in United Arab Emirates

Top 93 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — United Arab Emirates

1 Ḩattā 03 8.2"

2 Maşfūţ 02 8.2"

3 Al Manāmah 02 7.4"

4 Dibba Al-Fujairah 04 7.3"

5 Dibba Al-Hisn 04 7.3"

6 Reef Al Fujairah City 04 7.1"

7 Ţarīf Kalbā 04 7.1"

8 Adh Dhayd 06 6.3"

9 Al Madam 06 5.9"

10 Ras Al Khaimah 05 5.6"

11 Sha'biyyat Al Hiyar 01 5.6"

12 Lahbab 03 5.4"

13 Al Jazīrah al Ḩamrā’ 05 5.3"

14 Al Sajaah 06 5.2"

15 Khawr Fakkān 06 5.2"

16 Al Ain City 01 5.0"

17 Al Jurf 02 5.0"

18 Al Ḩamīdīyah 02 5.0"

19 Umm Al Quwain City 07 4.9"

20 Suwayḩān 01 4.8"

21 International City 03 4.7"

22 Kalbā 06 4.7"

23 Fujairah 04 4.7"

24 Dubai Silicon Oasis 03 4.7"

25 Mushayrif 02 4.5"

26 Ar Rumaylah 02 4.5"

27 Sharjah 06 4.5"

28 Halwan 06 4.5"

29 Ajman 02 4.5"

30 Hawr al ‘Anz 03 4.5"

31 Dubai Festival City 03 4.5"

32 Mirdif 03 4.5"

33 Nadd al Ḩumr 03 4.5"

34 Al Twar 3 03 4.5"

35 Ar Rāshidīyah 03 4.5"

36 Al Warqaa 03 4.5"

37 Al Waheda 03 4.5"

38 Warīsān 03 4.5"

39 AL Twar Second 03 4.5"

40 Al Twar First 03 4.5"

41 Al Khabaisi 03 4.5"

42 Al Khawaneej 1 03 4.5"

43 Al Qusais Second 03 4.5"

44 Al Qusais 1 03 4.5"

45 Al Mizhar Second 03 4.5"

46 Al Mizhar First 03 4.5"

47 Al Majaz 06 4.5"

48 Za'abeel 03 4.2"

49 Nāyf 03 4.2"

50 Jumayrā 03 4.2"

51 Abū Hayl 03 4.2"

52 Mankhūl 03 4.2"

53 Oud Metha 03 4.2"

54 Bur Dubai 03 4.2"

55 Al Murar al Qadīm 03 4.2"

56 Al Karama 03 4.2"

57 Al Muteena 03 4.2"

58 Al Safa 03 4.2"

59 Al Wasl 03 4.2"

60 Ar Riqqah 03 4.2"

61 Al Hudaiba 03 4.2"

62 As Saţwah 03 4.2"

63 As Saţwah Sharq 03 4.2"

64 Al Bada'a 03 4.2"

65 Būr Sa‘īd 03 4.2"

66 Dayrah 03 4.2"

67 Business Bay 03 4.2"

68 Downtown Dubai 03 4.2"

69 Dubai International Financial Centre 03 4.2"

70 Dubai Motor City 03 4.1"

71 Dubai Sports City 03 4.1"

72 DAMAC Hills 03 4.1"

73 Umm Suqaym 03 4.1"

74 Umm Al Sheif 03 4.1"

75 Dubai 03 4.1"

76 Jebel Ali 03 3.8"

77 Dubai Marina 03 3.8"

78 Dubai Investments Park 03 3.8"

79 Dubai Internet City 03 3.8"

80 The Palm Jumeirah 03 3.8"

81 Al Furjan 03 3.8"

82 Knowledge Village 03 3.8"

83 Al Shamkhah City 01 3.1"

84 Zayed City 01 2.9"

85 Muzayri‘ 01 2.9"

86 Shakhbout City 01 2.6"

87 Mohammed Bin Zayed City 01 2.6"

88 Bani Yas City 01 2.6"

89 Masdar City 01 2.6"

90 Khalifah A City 01 2.6"

91 Musaffah 01 2.5"

92 Abu Dhabi 01 2.5"

93 Ar Ruways 01 2.4"

The rainiest cities in United Arab Emirates receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Ḩattā leads with 8.2 inches of precipitation annually.

High rainfall supports diverse ecosystems, extensive park systems, and reliable water supplies. These cities often feature vibrant gardens, green spaces, and agricultural communities that benefit from consistent moisture throughout the year.

While abundant rainfall supports lush environments, it can also bring challenges including flooding risks, high humidity, and more frequent overcast days. Many rainy cities have adapted with robust drainage systems, covered public spaces, and a cultural embrace of indoor activities.

Did You Know?

1. Ḩattā receives 8.2" of precipitation annually — that's about 0.7 feet of water.
2. The rainiest cities in the U.S. are primarily in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest, though for very different reasons — tropical moisture vs. marine influence.
3. High rainfall areas tend to have lower wildfire risk and more reliable municipal water supplies.

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