1. Dubai – 3,564,900
UAE’s largest city and global business hub, known for the Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah.
2. Abu Dhabi – 2,189,900
National capital; political and financial center, home to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
3. Sharjah – 1,405,000
Cultural heart of the Emirates with many museums and heritage sites.
4. Al Ain – 846,700
Inland oasis city; known for greenery, cultural heritage, and UAE University.
5. Ajman – 490,000
Small emirate capital; popular for waterfront development and growing residential areas.
6. Ras Al Khaimah – 191,800
Emirate capital with rugged mountains, beaches, and growing tourism & industry.
7. Fujairah – 118,900
East coast port city along the Gulf of Oman; known for beaches and historic forts.
8. Umm Al Quwain – 59,100
Small northern emirate capital, tranquil seaside community and mangrove areas.
9. Kalba – 51,000
East coast town of Sharjah emirate; known for its mangroves and birdlife.
10. Dibba Al‑Fujairah – 49,300
Coastal town on the eastern Fujairah coast, scenic and historic.
11. Madinat Zayed – 46,900
Principal town in Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi, desert & oil‑region town.
12. Khor Fakkan – 43,200
Sharjah enclave on east coast; beach resort with mountainous backdrop.
13. Al Dhannah (Ruwais) – 38,700
Industrial town in western Abu Dhabi, home to Ruwais refinery and port.
14. Ghayathi – 34,300
Western Abu Dhabi inland community; oasis town serving agricultural areas.
The above is subject to change.
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