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Mussafah

City in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Mussafah is a sprawling industrial suburb of Abu Dhabi, best known for its factories, auto markets, and affordable housing for workers and families. Despite its utilitarian reputation, there are lively ethnic eateries and close-knit expatriate communities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Emirate
Abu Dhabi
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Dubai
Coordinates
24.36°, 54.48°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,685
Local Cost
$1,020
Local Income
$900
Cashless
75
English
60
Temperature
28.1°C
Summer Avg
34.3°C
Winter Avg
21.0°C
Record High
44.0°C
Record Low
12.7°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
64 mm
Internet Speed
123 Mbps
Upload
89 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
4
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
AZI
Distance
8 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 65 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.

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