Natural Hazard Risks in Dubai, UAE
Population: 3.3M
Dubai faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from wildfires (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Dubai, UAE.
Hazard Risk Overview
Wildfire Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Dubai based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- •Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk
No significant events in the DisasterAWARE historical database for this hazard type near Dubai. Risk rating is based on forward-looking hazard assessment models.
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Landslide Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Dubai based on ThinkHazard (Landslide)
- •Terrain and soil conditions favor landslide risk
No significant events in the DisasterAWARE historical database for this hazard type near Dubai. Risk rating is based on forward-looking hazard assessment models.
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Earthquake Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating for Dubai based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- •50 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •5 event(s) in the last 12 months
Extreme Heat Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating for Dubai based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
No significant events in the DisasterAWARE historical database for this hazard type near Dubai. Risk rating is based on forward-looking hazard assessment models.
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Drought Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating for Dubai based on ThinkHazard (Water scarcity)
No significant events in the DisasterAWARE historical database for this hazard type near Dubai. Risk rating is based on forward-looking hazard assessment models.
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How this data is built
Dubai risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Dubai, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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