Smallest Cities in Dubai

Top 56 cities ranked by smallest cities

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 Oud Metha 8,321
9 Būr Sa‘īd 11,142
10 Al Twar 3 11,185
11 As Saţwah Sharq 11,619
12 Al Mizhar Second 11,967
13 Al Twar First 12,114
14 Al Khawaneej 1 12,241
15 Al Qusais Second 12,851
16 Downtown Dubai 13,201
17 Nadd al Ḩumr 13,589
18 Dubai Sports City 15,000
19 Knowledge Village 15,000
20 Ḩattā 15,324
21 Al Safa 15,672
22 Umm Suqaym 16,459
23 Al Mizhar First 17,498
24 Abū Hayl 18,043
25 Bur Dubai 18,698
26 Al Bada'a 18,816
27 Al Murar al Qadīm 19,831
28 Al Waheda 21,608
29 Al Wasl 22,153
31 Al Furjan 26,000
33 Ar Rāshidīyah 38,425
34 Jumayrā 39,080
35 As Saţwah 40,997
36 Mankhūl 41,244
37 Al Qusais 1 48,378
38 Al Muteena 48,739
39 Nāyf 53,075
40 Lahbab 53,079
41 Al Warqaa 59,111
42 Mirdif 60,288
43 Dubai Marina 70,550
44 The Palm Jumeirah 70,550
45 Al Karama 75,560
47 Hawr al ‘Anz 84,661
49 Warīsān 108,759
50 International City 120,000
52 Business Bay 191,000
53 Jebel Ali 210,000
54 Dayrah 400,000
55 Ar Riqqah 3,944,751
56 Dubai 3,944,751

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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