Cities

Dubai

Dubai (3.0 million inhabitants): major city of AE, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Dubai

Country	AE
Population	3.0 million

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Dubai?

Dubai has a metropolitan population of 3.0 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Dubai located?

Dubai is in AE. It is a major city of AE.

What is Dubai known for?

Dubai is a major city of AE. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the AE factbook for the wider national picture.

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