The United Arab Emirates, of which Dubai is a member, is one of the Gulf
Cooperation Council members.
Saudi Arabia: 33.26 million Qatar: 2.66 million Oman: 5.05 million kuwait: 4.85
million Bahrain: 1.58 million UAE: 11.35 million
How does it compare with the other GCC countries in terms of total population
and the nonimmigrant population as a percentage of total population?

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1. The provided total populations for the Gulf Cooperation Council countries are:  
   - $$ \text{Saudi Arabia}: 33.26 $$ million  
   - $$ \text{Qatar}: 2.66 $$ million  
   - $$ \text{Oman}: 5.05 $$ million  
   - $$ \text{Kuwait}: 4.85 $$ million  
   - $$ \text{Bahrain}: 1.58 $$ million  
   - $$ \text{UAE}: 11.35 $$ million

2. In terms of total population the ranking is as follows:
   - $$ \text{First: Saudi Arabia} $$ with $$ 33.26 $$ million  
   - $$ \text{Second: UAE} $$ with $$ 11.35 $$ million  
   - $$ \text{Third: Oman} $$ with $$ 5.05 $$ million  
   - $$ \text{Fourth: Kuwait} $$ with $$ 4.85 $$ million  
   - $$ \text{Fifth: Qatar} $$ with $$ 2.66 $$ million  
   - $$ \text{Sixth: Bahrain} $$ with $$ 1.58 $$ million

3. Many GCC states have two distinct population groups: nonimmigrants (typically citizens) and immigrants (expatriates). Although exact percentages can vary by source and time period, it is well established that the UAE is notable for having an unusually high proportion of immigrants relative to its nationals.

4. Estimates from various sources indicate that in the UAE the nonimmigrant (or citizen) population is very low compared to the overall total. In common analyses one finds that only roughly $$ 10\% $$–$$ 12\% $$ of the UAE’s residents are UAE nationals; that is,  
   $$
   \text{Nonimmigrant Percentage}_{\text{UAE}} \approx 10\%\text{–}12\%.
   $$  
   By contrast, in many other GCC countries the percentage of citizens among the total population is significantly higher:
   - In Saudi Arabia the vast majority of residents are citizens (with only a modest expatriate segment). For example, if expatriates make up roughly $$ 10\%\text{–}15\% $$ of the population then the nonimmigrant share is around $$ 85\%\text{–}90\% $$.  
   - In some other GCC states such as Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, the nonimmigrant share is considerably higher than in the UAE, even though Kuwait is also noted for a sizable expatriate community.  
   - Qatar is similar to the UAE in having a very high share of expatriates (with citizen percentages also in the low teens), but its total population is much smaller.

5. In summary, even though the UAE is the second largest GCC country by total population (after Saudi Arabia), it “stands out” when comparing the proportion of nonimmigrants:
   - The UAE has a very low percentage (around $$ 10\%\text{–}12\% $$) of its total population as nonimmigrants (citizens).  
   - In contrast, countries such as Saudi Arabia (and to a lesser extent Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain) have a majority of residents who are citizens, with nonimmigrant shares often well above $$ 50\% $$ or even $$ 80\% $$.  
   - Qatar is similar to the UAE in terms of citizen percentage, but its overall population (approximately $$ 2.66 $$ million) is much lower.

Thus, while the UAE has a moderately large overall population, its ratio of nonimmigrants to total population is exceptionally low compared with most of its GCC peers.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a total population of about 11.35 million, ranking second among GCC countries after Saudi Arabia. In terms of the nonimmigrant population (citizens), the UAE has a very low percentage—approximately 10% to 12%—compared to other GCC nations. Most GCC countries, especially Saudi Arabia, have a majority of citizens, with nonimmigrant shares often above 50% or even 80%. This means that while the UAE is the second-largest in total population, its proportion of citizens is significantly lower than that of its GCC counterparts.

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