The Palm Jumeirah Population 2026

The Palm Jumeirah has a population of 25,500, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, located in Dubai. Roughly 0.2% of United Arab Emirates's population lives here. It is about 149× smaller than Dubai, the country's biggest city.

Location of The Palm Jumeirah (capital Abu Dhabi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

25,500

Rank in United Arab Emirates

#25

Coordinates

25.12°N, 55.14°E

~-9,999 m elevation · Asia/Dubai

Distance to capital (Abu Dhabi)

105 km

65 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Dubai

City	Population	Rank in United Arab Emirates
Dubai	3,790,000	#1
Jebel Ali	210,000	#8
Warīsān	108,759	#10
Lahbab	53,079	#19
Bur Dubai	18,698	#29
Ḩattā	15,324	#30

Cities near The Palm Jumeirah

Jebel Ali210,000 people · ~13 km away
Dubai3,790,000 people · ~18 km away
Bur Dubai18,698 people · ~23 km away
Warīsān108,759 people · ~28 km away
Sharjah1,800,000 people · ~37 km away
Halwan19,389 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of The Palm Jumeirah?

The Palm Jumeirah has a population of 25,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in United Arab Emirates.

What region is The Palm Jumeirah in?

The Palm Jumeirah is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Is The Palm Jumeirah the capital of United Arab Emirates?

No, the capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi, about 105 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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