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Ruwais
City in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Overview
Ruwais is a purpose-built city in western Abu Dhabi, mainly serving as a center for the region's oil and gas industry and families of expatriate workers. Known for its clean streets and modern infrastructure, the city offers a comfortable lifestyle with proximity to beaches and shopping amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Emirate
Abu Dhabi
Population
25,000
Time Zone
Asia/Dubai
Coordinates
24.11°, 52.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,890
Local Cost
$970
Local Income
$1,300
Cashless
70
English
60
Temperature
28.3°C
Summer Avg
35.4°C
Winter Avg
20.0°C
Record High
46.8°C
Record Low
9.6°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
33 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
XSB
Distance
25 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 67/100.
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