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Al Ain City Population 2026

Al Ain City has a population of 846,747, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, located in Abu Dhabi. Roughly 7.3% of United Arab Emirates's population lives here. It is about 4.5× smaller than Dubai, the country's biggest city.

Abu DhabiAl Ain City
Location of Al Ain City (capital Abu Dhabi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

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Population (city proper)
846,747
Rank in United Arab Emirates
#4
Coordinates
24.19°N, 55.76°E
~275 m elevation · Asia/Dubai
Distance to capital (Abu Dhabi)
141 km
88 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Abu Dhabi

CityPopulationRank in United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi1,807,000#2
Musaffah243,341#7
Khalifah A City85,374#11
Mohammed Bin Zayed City85,000#12
Bani Yas City80,498#14
Zayed City63,482#15
Al Shamkhah City61,710#16
Ar Ruways25,000#26

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FAQ

What is the population of Al Ain City?
Al Ain City has a population of 846,747 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in United Arab Emirates.
What region is Al Ain City in?
Al Ain City is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Is Al Ain City the capital of United Arab Emirates?
No, the capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi, about 141 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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