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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Major city · Population 3.8M

Dubai is the largest city in United Arab Emirates with a population of approximately 3,790,000 people as of 2026. This makes it the 90th largest city in the world, accounting for 34.50% of United Arab Emirates's total population of 11.0M. Dubai is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Dubai timezone. The average annual temperature is 28.1°C with 291 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 27 meters above sea level.

Population

3,790,000

Global Rank

#90

Country Rank

#1

% of United Arab Emirates

34.50%

Avg Temperature

28.1°C

Annual Rainfall

291 mm

Elevation

27 m

Timezone

Asia/Dubai

Dubai on the Map

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Climate in Dubai

Dubai's warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Feb. The wettest month is Apr with 122 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

20.5°C
Jan
20.4°C
Feb
22.1°C
Mar
25.6°C
Apr
31.1°C
May
34.9°C
Jun
36.1°C
Jul
35.9°C
Aug
33.1°C
Sep
30.8°C
Oct
26.2°C
Nov
21°C
Dec
20.4°C36.1°C

Monthly Rainfall

1 mm
Jan
81 mm
Feb
65 mm
Mar
122 mm
Apr
19 mm
May
0 mm
Jun
0 mm
Jul
0 mm
Aug
0 mm
Sep
1 mm
Oct
1 mm
Nov
1 mm
Dec

United Arab Emirates at a Glance

Country Population

10,986,400

Capital

Abu Dhabi

Region

Western Asia

Major Cities

16

GDP per Capita

$50,274

Life Expectancy

82.9 years

Urban Population

85.8%

Growth Rate

0.05%

Other Major Cities in United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi
1.8M
Sharjah
1.8M
Al Ain City
847K
Ajman
490K
Dayrah
400K
Ras Al Khaimah
352K
Musaffah
243K
Jebel Ali
210K
Business Bay
191K
Dubai Investments Park
160K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Dubai with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Dubai by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Business Bay191,00013 km
International City120,00014 km
Warīsān108,75914 km
Dubai Marina120,00016 km
Dubai Investments Park160,00017 km
Dayrah400,00022 km
Jebel Ali210,00022 km
Al Majaz116,50329 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dubai?

The population of Dubai, United Arab Emirates is approximately 3,790,000 people, making it the 90th largest city in the world and the 1st largest in United Arab Emirates.

Is Dubai the capital of United Arab Emirates?

No, the capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi. Dubai is the 1st largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Dubai?

Dubai has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C and receives 291 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Feb.

What timezone is Dubai in?

Dubai is in the Asia/Dubai timezone.