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)
- •49 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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