Natural-disaster risk in United Arab Emirates
In United Arab Emirates, the leading natural-disaster exposures are drought, extreme heat, earthquake. The safest city for disasters is Fujairah (safety 73/100). Risk is modelled from real USGS counts of magnitude-4.5+ earthquakes within 300 km since 1980 plus Köppen climate zones and cyclone/subduction geography.
Safest cities in United Arab Emirates from natural disasters
- Fujairah — safety 73/100, main risk drought
- International City — safety 71/100, main risk extreme heat
- Musaffah — safety 71/100, main risk extreme heat
- Al Ain City — safety 71/100, main risk extreme heat
- Al Majaz — safety 70/100, main risk drought
- Business Bay — safety 70/100, main risk extreme heat
- Sharjah — safety 70/100, main risk drought
- Ras Al Khaimah — safety 69/100, main risk drought
FAQ
Is United Arab Emirates safe from natural disasters?
Across 16 cities in United Arab Emirates, the highest average exposure is drought (5.0/5). Safest city: Fujairah (safety 73/100).
What natural disasters affect United Arab Emirates?
By modelled average tier: drought 5.0/5; extreme heat 4.6/5; earthquake 3.8/5; wildfire 2.0/5; flooding 1.6/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; extreme cold / winter 1.0/5; tsunami 1.0/5.
Which city in United Arab Emirates is safest from natural disasters?
Fujairah, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.