Dubai's Peak-Time Population Hits 5.13 Million; 59,600 New Households Added in 2024
Resident Breakdown
Among the permanent residents, 3,564,000 were non-citizens, while 299,600 were Emirati citizens. The number of UAE nationals living in Dubai increased by 2.5% compared to 292,200 in 2023.
Household Growth
Dubai recorded the addition of 59,610 new households in 2024, marking an 8.38% increase from the previous year. The total number of households reached 771,200, up from 711,590 in 2023.
Average Household Size & Residential Communities
The average household size remained steady at 4 persons per household. The number of residential communities in the emirate also grew, with 7 new communities added in 2024, bringing the total to 2,260, compared to 2,253 in 2023. These communities housed 841,600 people at the end of the year.
Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Al Etihad
2 hours ago
- Al Etihad
Higher Organising Committee announces 2025 Huairou Great Wall Marathon & Zayed Charity Run
18 Aug 2025 18:49 BEIJING (WAM) The Higher Organising Committee of the Zayed Charity Run, in partnership with the People's Government of Huairou District, officially unveiled the 2025 Huairou Great Wall Marathon & Zayed Charity Run at a press conference held on Monday in Huairou, high-profile event brought together over 100 distinguished guests, including senior government officials, sports leaders, diplomats, media representatives, and partners from both the UAE and China, marking a historic moment as the race prepares for its Beijing debut on 21st September by the People's Government of Huairou District and supported by the UAE Embassy in Beijing, the launch featured an engaging program that included UAE-produced video presentations, formal introductions of distinguished guests, a detailed race briefing by the Huairou Sports Bureau, speeches from the UAE and Chinese dignitaries, acknowledgment of event sponsors, and an awards segment recognising outstanding partners and the attendees were Lieutenant General Mohamed Helal Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Zayed Charity Run, along with members of the Organising Committee. Senior Chinese officials from national, municipal, and district sports, political, and cultural sectors were also present, underscoring the event's diplomatic and sporting a rich cultural dimension, the UAE delegation offered traditional Emirati refreshments during the tea break, engaged UAE-based media for coverage, and showcased inspiring content on the Zayed Charity Run's global charitable mission — now expanding to six countries for the 2025–2026 season.'This event is more than just a race; it is a message of friendship and cooperation, and a celebration of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the People's Republic of China — built on mutual trust, cultural exchange, innovation, and a shared spirit of humanitarian giving. Let us run together… for health, for friendship, and for the power of giving that unites hearts across distances and borders,' said Lieutenant General Mohamed Helal Al 2025 Huairou Great Wall Marathon and Zayed Charity Run will present an exciting lineup of cultural and sporting activities, highlighted by the 'Robot & Family Charity Run' on September special event will make history with its inaugural robot race, alongside a race dedicated to people of determination and a family fun run that celebrates community to the festivities, the 'Emirati House' cultural fair will take place at the Mutianyu Great Wall from September 19 to 21, offering visitors an immersive journey into authentic Emirati traditions. Guests can explore vibrant folk arts, intricate handicrafts, and sample traditional Emirati cuisine, all while experiencing the warmth and generosity of Emirati in 2001 in Abu Dhabi, the Zayed Charity Run was inspired by the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan — to extend generosity to those in need and uphold the highest human 22 editions in Abu Dhabi, it has become a symbol of the UAE's commitment to spreading love, peace, and compassion across the globe, reflecting Sheikh Zayed's lifelong dedication to charitable inaugural race attracted more than 168,000 participants, setting the foundation for a lasting legacy of community spirit and humanitarian its home in Abu Dhabi, the Run went global in 2005 with its first international edition in New York City, followed by Cairo in 2014. Today, it stands as a leading event in the world of charitable initiatives, funding treatment for patients with chronic illnesses such as kidney disease, cancer, and heart conditions, while also supporting children's hospitals and medical research. More than just a fundraiser, the Zayed Charity Run promotes health awareness and inspires communities to lead active, healthy lives — making it a powerful platform for both humanitarian and social good.
Al Etihad
4 hours ago
- Al Etihad
Education Interface announces success of inaugural edition of National Youth Finance Pioneers programme
18 Aug 2025 17:07 ABU DHABI (WAM) Education Interface has announced the landmark success of the inaugural edition of the National Youth Finance Pioneers (NYFP) programme, developed under its initiatives in partnership with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and with the support of the Ministry of Education (MoE), and held under the patronage of His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the programme embodies the vision of the UAE's leadership to empower Emirati youth to actively contribute to the nation's comprehensive and sustainable pioneering national initiative translates the country's agenda into tangible action by preparing a generation of capable, forward-thinking leaders ready to advance the future economy. Targeting high-achieving Emirati students in grades 11 and 12, the programme aligns with the strategic objectives of Education Interface, FAB, and the MoE in the areas of community empowerment, corporate social responsibility, national talent development, and enhancing the economic and professional readiness of the next programme's distinctive framework combined academic enrichment, leadership, and professional evaluation, and hands-on experience within a real banking was built upon a rigorous and data-driven selection and assessment process, beginning with a pre-nominated list of over 600 of the nation's top-performing students, referred by the MOE based on academic merit. Candidates then progressed through several qualitative evaluation stages, including:• An initial academic filter for students achieving averages above 95%, producing a shortlist of 400 candidates.• The NYFP Leadership and Sectoral Alignment Assessment, designed to identify students with a specific interest in the financial and banking sectors.• A comprehensive review of prior training experience, extracurricular achievements, and demonstrated maturity.• A strategic essay-based evaluation for the most committed and exceptional participants.• Leadership capacity and professional vision these stages, only 30 students—representing the nation's most prepared and capable future leaders—were selected. Their performance reflected an exceptional combination of academic intelligence, leadership presence, and professional distinguished participants received official certificates recognising their success in meeting the programme's high standards. In addition, they were granted exclusive access to a flexible training programme across FAB's branches, tailored to their NYFP stands as a pivotal step in cultivating the next generation of Emirati leaders in the financial sector, setting a benchmark for institutional collaboration between public and private entities, and strengthening youth participation in shaping a competitive, knowledge-based NYFP is more than a training programme—it is a national platform for developing high-calibre leaders capable of driving transformation and influencing the future of the financial landscape. By investing in young talent, enhancing analytical skills, and bridging education with the realities of the job market, the programme advances the UAE's long-term vision of empowering its youth as a driving force for sustainable Executive Officer of the Education Interface, Dr. Mouza Saeed Al Badi, affirmed that this initiative is a direct outcome of the platform's mandate under the patronage and support of His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan. She noted that this partnership with national institutions reflects a shared commitment to empowering Emirati youth, particularly in vital, advanced, and economic sectors. Group Chief Executive Officer at First Abu Dhabi Bank, Hana Al Rostamani, stated, 'We remain steadfast in our commitment to the vision of our wise leadership to nurture Emirati talent in the financial and banking sector. Through this pioneering initiative, launched in partnership with the Wajhat Al Taaleem platform, we aim to empower Emirati professionals with the skills and opportunities to play a vital role in the nation's journey of progress, modernisation, and sustainable development.'
Al Etihad
11 hours ago
- Al Etihad
UAE marks World Humanitarian Day, pledges support for vulnerable
18 Aug 2025 09:38 ABU DHABI (WAM) The UAE will commemorate World Humanitarian Day on Tuesday, reiterating its pivotal role in providing timely assistance to those affected by crises worldwide. By mid-2024, the country's foreign aid had supported over one billion people, valued at more than Dh368 year's occasion comes as the UAE leads international efforts to aid victims of wars and conflicts, particularly the brotherly Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. According to United Nations reports, Emirati aid accounted for 44 per cent of the total international assistance delivered to the Gaza date, the UAE has carried out 73 airdrop operations under its "Birds of Goodness" initiative, part of "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3". The total aid airdropped has exceeded 3,988 tonnes, including food and essential UAE has also affirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting the brotherly Sudanese people, pledging $200 million during the High-Level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan held in Addis Ababa on 14th February 2025. This brought the total Emirati humanitarian aid provided to Sudan over the past decade to $3.5 2025, the UAE will further enhance its initiatives to ease the suffering of the Ukrainian people. The UAE Aid Agency signed a cooperation agreement with the Olena Zelenska Foundation to provide additional centres for foster families and orphanages with a contribution of $4.5 last February, UAE humanitarian aid to Ukraine had benefited more than 1.2 million people, including one million women and efforts undertaken by the UAE between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine have also resulted in 16 prisoner exchange operations, with a total of 4,349 prisoners terms of natural disaster relief, the UAE provided aid to the Republic of Chad in January 2025, which included 30,000 food baskets and more than 20,000 blankets, to help mitigate the impact of floods in several areas of the country. The UAE also sent 700 tonnes of urgent food supplies to flood-affected areas in the end of March, the UAE dispatched urgent humanitarian aid to the Republic of Myanmar following an earthquake, delivering more than 200 tonnes of food, shelter supplies and medical aid. Later, it sent over 167 metric tonnes of essential relief materials, including plastic tarps and equipment, to support around 80,000 people affected by the August 11, specialised teams from the UAE arrived in the Albanian capital, Tirana, to take part in urgent response operations to extinguish fires raging across several regions. The UAE contributed with aircraft, equipment and firefighting year has also seen the launch of several humanitarian initiatives with global impact, such as the Fathers' Endowment campaign, part of whose proceeds will go towards providing healthcare and treatment for the underprivileged and supporting health systems in less fortunate communities by developing hospitals and securing medicines. Furthermore, the UAE Aid Agency and the Government of Chad signed an agreement to build the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Hospital and a dialysis centre in the capital, N'Djamena, aimed at providing advanced health services and therapeutic care for dialysis patients.
