Dubai

Smart city ranking
17 Out of 141
14 out of 118 in 2021
BB A in 2021
Factor ratings
BB Structures
B Technologies
Group
3
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
2,964,382
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.911
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.866 0.890 0.912 0.911 -0.001
Life expectancy at birth 77.8 78.0 79.0 78.7 -0.2
Expected years of schooling 13.6 14.3 15.7 15.7 0.0
Mean years of schooling 11.0 12.1 11.3 11.3 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 66,912 67,462 45,232 46,112 +879

From a list of 15 indicators, survey respondents were asked to select 5 that they perceived as the most urgent for their city. This is the total bar. The higher the percentage of responses per area, the greater the priority for the city.

The left-hand, dark blue section of each bar shows the Alignment, i.e. the proportion of those respondents who also answered the survey on the corresponding area by giving it low priority. A strong Alignment (i.e. consistency across both areas explained) means that these areas may benefit from close observation.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
affordable housing
78.0%
fulfilling employment
52.0%
unemployment
51.8%
road congestion
42.9%
health services
30.7%
air pollution
27.5%
recycling
23.9%
green spaces
23.3%
school education
22.7%
citizen engagement
19.8%
public transport
19.2%
social mobility
18.3%
security
15.2%
basic amenities
13.3%
corruption
10.4%
% of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%100%
You are willing to concede personal data in order to improve traffic congestion
76.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
89.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
92.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
72.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
81.0
Recycling services are satisfactory
80.9
Public safety is not a problem
76.1
Air pollution is not a problem
60.7
Medical services provision is satisfactory
83.4
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
52.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
48.9
Public transport is satisfactory
80.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
66.7
Most children have access to a good school
73.5
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
66.6
Businesses are creating new jobs
68.3
Minorities feel welcome
79.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
80.6
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
85.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
87.7
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
75.9
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
57.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
67.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
74.8
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
75.8
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
78.3
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
86.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
56.2
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
84.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
62.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
65.7
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
63.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
77.4
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
78.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
76.5
IT skills are taught well in schools
72.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
80.1
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
83.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
88.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
66.5
Online voting has increased participation
58.3
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
69.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
82.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
2,964,382
(UN World Urbanisation Prospects 2022 estimate)
HDI
0.911
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.866 0.890 0.912 0.911 -0.001
Life expectancy at birth 77.8 78.0 79.0 78.7 -0.2
Expected years of schooling 13.6 14.3 15.7 15.7 0.0
Mean years of schooling 11.0 12.1 11.3 11.3 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 66,912 67,462 45,232 46,112 +879

Priority Areas

From a list of 15 indicators, survey respondents were asked to select 5 that they perceived as the most urgent for their city. This is the total bar. The higher the percentage of responses per area, the greater the priority for the city.

The left-hand, dark blue section of each bar shows the Alignment, i.e. the proportion of those respondents who also answered the survey on the corresponding area by giving it low priority. A strong Alignment (i.e. consistency across both areas explained) means that these areas may benefit from close observation.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
affordable housing
78.0%
fulfilling employment
52.0%
unemployment
51.8%
road congestion
42.9%
health services
30.7%
air pollution
27.5%
recycling
23.9%
green spaces
23.3%
school education
22.7%
citizen engagement
19.8%
public transport
19.2%
social mobility
18.3%
security
15.2%
basic amenities
13.3%
corruption
10.4%

Attitudes

% of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%100%
You are willing to concede personal data in order to improve traffic congestion
76.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
89.3%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
92.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
72.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
81.0
Recycling services are satisfactory
80.9
Public safety is not a problem
76.1
Air pollution is not a problem
60.7
Medical services provision is satisfactory
83.4
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
52.3
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
48.9
Public transport is satisfactory
80.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
66.7
Most children have access to a good school
73.5
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
66.6
Businesses are creating new jobs
68.3
Minorities feel welcome
79.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
80.6
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
85.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
87.7
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
75.9
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
57.7
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
67.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
74.8
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
75.8
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
78.3
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
86.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
56.2
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
84.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
62.9
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
65.7
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
63.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
77.4
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
78.4
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
76.5
IT skills are taught well in schools
72.8
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
80.1
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
83.5
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
88.4
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
66.5
Online voting has increased participation
58.3
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
69.7
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
82.6
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max