Smallest Cities in Dubai

Top 56 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Dubai

1 AL Twar Second 5,068

2 Za'abeel 5,283

3 Umm Al Sheif 6,263

4 Al Khabaisi 6,737

5 Al Hudaiba 7,699

6 DAMAC Hills 8,000

7 Ar Riqqah 8,222

8 Oud Metha 8,321

9 Dubai Motor City 8,561

10 Būr Sa‘īd 11,142

11 Al Twar 3 11,185

12 As Saţwah Sharq 11,619

13 Al Mizhar Second 11,967

14 Al Twar First 12,114

15 Al Khawaneej 1 12,241

16 Al Qusais Second 12,851

17 Downtown Dubai 13,201

18 Nadd al Ḩumr 13,589

19 Knowledge Village 15,000

20 Dubai Sports City 15,000

21 Ḩattā 15,324

22 Al Safa 15,672

23 Umm Suqaym 16,459

24 Al Mizhar First 17,498

25 Abū Hayl 18,043

26 Bur Dubai 18,698

27 Al Bada'a 18,816

28 Al Murar al Qadīm 19,831

29 Al Waheda 21,608

30 Al Wasl 22,153

31 Dubai Internet City 24,000

32 The Palm Jumeirah 25,500

33 Al Furjan 26,000

34 Dubai International Financial Centre 36,000

35 Ar Rāshidīyah 38,425

36 Jumayrā 39,080

37 As Saţwah 40,997

38 Mankhūl 41,244

39 Al Qusais 1 48,378

40 Al Muteena 48,739

41 Nāyf 53,075

42 Lahbab 53,079

43 Al Warqaa 59,111

44 Mirdif 60,288

45 Al Karama 75,560

46 Dubai Festival City 77,000

47 Hawr al ‘Anz 84,661

48 Dubai Silicon Oasis 90,000

49 Warīsān 108,759

50 Dubai Marina 120,000

51 International City 120,000

52 Dubai Investments Park 160,000

53 Business Bay 191,000

54 Jebel Ali 210,000

55 Dayrah 400,000

56 Dubai 3,790,000

The smallest cities in Dubai (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. AL Twar Second has a population of just 5,068. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,068 residents, AL Twar Second is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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