Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the national capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Who Abu Dhabi may suit
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Population and city profile
Abu Dhabi had a population of 1,512,000 in 2024. The stated area was 972 km² in 2024.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 972 km2 | 2026-06-122024 | Official sourceStatistics Centre Abu Dhabi (SCAD) Source-backed value |
| Population | 1,512,000 people | 2026-06-122024 | Official sourceStatistics Centre Abu Dhabi (SCAD) Source-backed value |
Cost of living
Practical estimates in July 2026 placed basic utilities for an 85 m² home at €138.28 per month, fixed internet at €77.86 per month, and an inexpensive restaurant meal at €8.16. A monthly estimate placed a mobile plan with at least 10 GB of data at €49 in July 2026. A monthly estimate placed a fitness-club membership at €69.41 in July 2026.
Published city cost observations. Some items come from the supplemental estimate lane and are not official statistics.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness club membership, monthly | 69.4069 EUR/month | 2026-07-26Fresh | Commercial estimateLebenshaltungskosten in Abu Dhabi Supplemental context |
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 77.8561 EUR/month | 2026-07-26Fresh | Commercial estimateLebenshaltungskosten in Abu Dhabi Supplemental context |
| Private kindergarten, monthly | 633.3757 EUR/month | 2026-07-26Fresh | Commercial estimateLebenshaltungskosten in Abu Dhabi Supplemental context |
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | 8.1561 EUR | 2026-07-26Fresh | Commercial estimateLebenshaltungskosten in Abu Dhabi Supplemental context |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 48.8583 EUR/month | 2026-07-26Fresh | Commercial estimateLebenshaltungskosten in Abu Dhabi Supplemental context |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² home | 138.2842 EUR/month | 2026-07-26Fresh | Commercial estimateLebenshaltungskosten in Abu Dhabi Supplemental context |
Climate and air quality
Monthly mean temperatures were 19.1°C in January and 35.5°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 12.5 mm in January and 0.7 mm in July. Annual PM2.5 was 33.8 µg/m³ at the end of 2021. Average July highs reached 42.5°C.
Published monthly climate normals for this city.
Published monthly climate normals for this city.
Published monthly climate normals for this city.
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 33.811 µg/m³ | 2026-07-262021 | Independent sourceWHO Ambient Air Quality Database V6.1 (update 2024) Source-backed value |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 24.5 · Feb 26.5 · Mar 29.7 · Apr 35 · May 39.6 · Jun 41.4 · Jul 42.5 · Aug 43.4 · Sep 40.9 · Oct 36.6 · Nov 31 · Dec 26.5 °C | 2026-07-262020 | Independent sourceWMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV Source-backed value |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan 13.8 · Feb 15 · Mar 17.5 · Apr 21.1 · May 24.6 · Jun 27 · Jul 29.7 · Aug 30.2 · Sep 27.4 · Oct 23.7 · Nov 19.6 · Dec 15.7 °C | 2026-07-262020 | Independent sourceWMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV Source-backed value |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 19.1 · Feb 20.6 · Mar 23.4 · Apr 27.7 · May 31.8 · Jun 33.7 · Jul 35.5 · Aug 35.9 · Sep 33.3 · Oct 29.7 · Nov 25.2 · Dec 21.1 °C | 2026-07-262020 | Independent sourceWMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV Source-backed value |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 12.5 · Feb 8.1 · Mar 12.9 · Apr 5.2 · May 0.3 · Jun 0 · Jul 0.7 · Aug 0.1 · Sep 0 · Oct 0.2 · Nov 2.4 · Dec 7.8 mm | 2026-07-262020 | Independent sourceWMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV Source-backed value |
| Average sunshine by month | Jan 249.4 · Feb 245.7 · Mar 267.8 · Apr 294.6 · May 342.9 · Jun 341.3 · Jul 328.3 · Aug 323.8 · Sep 305.7 · Oct 303 · Nov 265.3 · Dec 254.3 hours | 2026-07-262020 | Independent sourceWMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV Source-backed value |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was AUH, 27.6 km away, with 87 listed destinations in June 2026.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations from nearest airport | 87 count | 2026-06-13Fresh | Official sourceOpenFlights — routes.dat Source-backed value |
| Nearest airport | AUH code | 2026-06-13Fresh | Official sourceOurAirports — airports.csv Source-backed value |
| Distance to nearest airport | 27.6 km | 2026-06-13Fresh | Official sourceOurAirports — airports.csv Source-backed value |
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
Is the air quality good in Abu Dhabi?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 33.811 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the EU limit value. Source: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database V6.1 (update 2024), checked 2026-07-26.
How many people live in Abu Dhabi?
The published population is 1,512,000 people. Source: Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi (SCAD), checked 2026-06-12.
Sources
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