The United Arab Emirates is one of the world’s wealthiest countries, and its cities are world-renowned for their contemporary and diverse buildings. The majority of individuals who come to work and do business in the cities are tourists interested in modern man-made attractions.
Dubai is the largest city in the UAE, with a population of 2.1 million people (2013 census), a density of 463.17 people per square kilometer, and a metropolis that is growing by the day. Abu Dhabi is the second-largest city, with a population of 921,000 (2013 census) and a density of 13.6/km2, while Sharjah is the third-largest city, with a population of roughly 845,000 according to 2010 figures.
| Rank | City Name | Emirate | Population, Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubai | Dubai | 2,106,177 (2013) |
| 2 | Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi | 921,000 (2013) |
| 3 | Sharjah | Sharjah | 845,617 (2010) |
| 4 | Al Ain | Abu Dhabi | 518,316 (2012) |
| 5 | Ajman | Ajman | 372,923 (2010) |
| 6 | Ras Al Khaimah | Ras al Khaimah | 171,903 (2010) |
| 7 | Fujairah | Fujairah | 107,940 (2010) |
| 8 | Um Al Quwain | Um Al Quwain | 69,936 (2010) |
| 9 | Khor Fakkan | Sharjah | 49,635 (2010) |
| 10 | Dibba | Fujairah | 30,000 (2010) |
