Dubai Population 2026

Dubai has a population of 3,790,000, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, located in Dubai. Roughly 33% of United Arab Emirates's population lives here.

Location of Dubai (capital Abu Dhabi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

3,790,000

Rank in United Arab Emirates

Coordinates

25.08°N, 55.31°E

~24 m elevation · Asia/Dubai

Distance to capital (Abu Dhabi)

115 km

71 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Dubai

City	Population	Rank in United Arab Emirates
Jebel Ali	210,000	#8
Warīsān	108,759	#10
Lahbab	53,079	#19
The Palm Jumeirah	25,500	#25
Bur Dubai	18,698	#29
Ḩattā	15,324	#30

Cities near Dubai

Warīsān108,759 people · ~14 km away
The Palm Jumeirah25,500 people · ~18 km away
Bur Dubai18,698 people · ~20 km away
Jebel Ali210,000 people · ~22 km away
Lahbab53,079 people · ~29 km away
Sharjah1,800,000 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dubai?

Dubai has a population of 3,790,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in United Arab Emirates.

What region is Dubai in?

Dubai is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Is Dubai the capital of United Arab Emirates?

No, the capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi, about 115 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

← All biggest cities in United Arab Emirates · United Arab Emirates population by year