Dubai-Sharjah
United Arab Emirates • MENA
Primary City: Dubai
Primary State/Province: Dubai
Primary Language: Arabic
Population: 5.7M
GDP: $203B • GDP per capita: $35,710
GAWC Class: 2
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
55.4%
Largest City
Largest metro area in United Arab Emirates
Key Statistics
Major Teams
5
Total Teams
13
Major Companies
15
Market Cap
$206B
Metro Stations
53
Universities
1
Michelin Stars
206
Cultural Events
2
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 5 | #T-63 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 13 | #T-48 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 2 | #T-66 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 15 | #T-61 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $206B | #101 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 2 | #T-35 |
| Universities ↗ | 1 | #T-205 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 1 | #T-98 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 8 | #T-34 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 5 | #T-20 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 7.0 | #T-21 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 206.0 | #2 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 53 | #T-104 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 0 | — |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 0 | — |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 296 | #4 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Notable Venues4 venues
Rugby Union
The Sevens
Dubai
Test Cricket
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Dubai
Hall of Fame
ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Dubai
Horse Racing
Meydan Racecourse
Dubai
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams6 teams
Football/Soccer • United Arab Emirates
Al Wasl
Dubai • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • United Arab Emirates
Al-Nasr
Dubai • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • United Arab Emirates
Sharjah FC
Sharjah • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • United Arab Emirates
Ajman Club
Ajman • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • United Arab Emirates
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Dubai • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • United Arab Emirates
Al Bataeh Club
Sharjah • Level: 1
Other Men’s Teams6 teams
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Dubai Basketball
Sailing • Other Sports
Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix
Dubai
T20 Cricket • International League T20
Desert Vipers
Sharjah
T20 Cricket • International League T20
Dubai Capitals
Dubai
T20 Cricket • International League T20
Gulf Giants
Dubai
T20 Cricket • International League T20
Sharjah Warriorz
Sharjah
Major Sporting Events
Annual Sporting Events1 event
Dubai World Cup
Major Horse Races
• Dubai
Championship Finals1 event
2021 T20 World Cup Final
Cricket Final
2021 • Dubai
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emirates NBD Bank PJSC | $53B | Public |
| 2 | Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) | $38B | Public |
| 3 | Emaar Properties | $31B | Public |
| 4 | Emaar Development | $17B | Public |
| 5 | Dubai Islamic Bank | $15B | Public |
| 6 | Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company | $13B | Public |
| 7 | Salik Company | $12B | Public |
| 8 | Mashreqbank | $12B | Public |
| 9 | Tabby | $5B | Unicorn |
| 10 | Americana Restaurants International | $4B | Public |
| 11 | Vista Global | $3B | Unicorn |
| 12 | Kitopi | $2B | Unicorn |
Total Market Cap: $206B across 15 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Notable One-off Events
2023 COP 28 Conference
Dubai • International Summit
2022 Expo 2020
Dubai • World Expo
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries4 items
Sharjah Museums
Sharjah • Art
Al Shindagha Museum
Dubai • Cultural Heritage
Etihad Museum
Dubai • Cultural Heritage
Madame Tussauds Dubai
Dubai • Cultural Heritage
Performing Arts Venues1 item
Dubai Opera
Dubai • Opera House
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks1 item
Dubai Aquarium
Dubai • Aquarium
Landmarks & Civic2 items
Dubai Mall
Dubai • Shopping
Mall of the Emirates
Dubai • Shopping
Supertall Structures (350m+)14 structures
| Building | City | Height (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa | Dubai | 829.8 | 2009 |
| Marina 101 | Dubai | 425 | 2017 |
| Princess Tower | Dubai | 414 | 2012 |
| 23 Marina | Dubai | 395 | 2012 |
| Elite Residence | Dubai | 380.5 | 2012 |
| The Boulevard | Dubai | 370 | 2017 |
| Ciel Tower | Dubai | 365.5 | 2025 |
| Almas Tower | Dubai | 360 | 2008 |
| City Tower 1 | Dubai | 358 | 2025 |
| Gevora Hotel | Dubai | 356.3 | 2017 |
| Il Primo Dubai | Dubai | 356 | 2021 |
| JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Tower 1 | Dubai | 355.4 | 2012 |
| JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Tower 2 | Dubai | 355.4 | 2013 |
| The Marina Torch | Dubai | 352 | 2011 |
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities1 entry
University of Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Top 250 Hospitals2 entries
American Hospital Dubai
Dubai • Hospital
Rashid Hospital
Dubai • Hospital
Infrastructure
Airport3 entries
Dubai International Airport
Dubai • 1 - Mega Hub
Sharjah International Airport
Sharjah • 4 - Regional
Al Maktoum International Airport
Dubai • 4 - Regional
Port2 entries
Dubai
Dubai • Container
Port of Dubai
Port of Dubai • Passenger
Metro System (53 stations)1 entry
Dubai Metro
Dubai • 53 stations
Trade Venue1 entry
Dubai World Trade Centre
Dubai • Trade Venue
Stock Exchange1 entry
Dubai Financial Market
Dubai • Stock Exchange
Internet Exchange1 entry
UAE-IX / DE-CIX
Dubai • Regional IXP
Luxury Hospitality
3-Star Michelin2 entries
Trèsind Studio
Dubai
FZN by Björn Frantzén
Dubai
2-Star Michelin3 entries
Stay by Yannick Alléno
Dubai
Il Ristorante - Niko Romito
Dubai
Ossiano
Dubai
FTG 5-Star14 entries
Address Beach Resort
Dubai
Armani Hotel Dubai
Dubai
Atlantis, The Royal
Dubai
Bvlgari Resort and Residences Dubai
Dubai
Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai
Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
Dubai
Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai
Dubai
Jumeirah Al Naseem
Dubai
Jumeirah Burj Al Arab
Dubai
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai
Dubai
One&Only Royal Mirage - The Residence
Dubai
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
Dubai
The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm
Dubai
Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai
FTG 4-Star31 entries
Address Beach Resort Fujairah
Dubai
Address Creek Harbour
Dubai
Address Downtown
Dubai
Address Dubai Mall
Dubai
Address Sky View
Dubai
Al Habtoor Palace
Dubai
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Dubai
Ariana's Persian Kitchen
Dubai
Atlantis, The Palm
Dubai
Banyan Tree Dubai
Dubai
Conrad Dubai
Dubai
Fairmont The Palm
Dubai
Jumeirah Al Qasr
Dubai
Jumeirah Mina Al Salam
Dubai
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Dubai
One&Only One Za'abeel
Dubai
One&Only Royal Mirage - Arabian Court
Dubai
One&Only The Palm
Dubai
Palace Downtown
Dubai
Palace Dubai Creek Harbour
Dubai
Palazzo Versace Dubai
Dubai
Seafire Steakhouse & Bar
Dubai
Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Dubai
St. Regis Spa at The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm
Dubai
Taj Dubai
Dubai
The Lana, Dorchester Collection
Dubai
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Al Wadi Desert
Dubai
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai
The St. Regis Downtown Dubai
Dubai
The St. Regis Spa Downtown Dubai
Dubai
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Dubai