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    Dubai population hits 4.8 million in September 2026 - up 226,885 people since January 2026

    The Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment confirms the emirate has added nearly a quarter of a million residents in nine months, with the 30-34 age group making up the largest share of the population

    By Ahmed Al-Sherbini2 min read
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    Dubai recorded the addition of 62,800 families who joined to reside there during the year 2025, bringing the total number to 858,000 families. File photograph

    Dubai recorded the addition of 62,800 families who joined to reside there during the year 2025, bringing the total number to 858,000 families. File photograph

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