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ABU DHABI

Most Famous People Born in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Notable people
409
Peak decade
1990s
Median birth year
1989
Most distinctive
Football 7.2×
Through the Decades

One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Abu Dhabi during each.

Notable Births by Decade

Click a decade to filter the list below. Peak: 1990s with 168 notable births.

What Abu Dhabi Is Known For

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Football is Abu Dhabi's biggest profession — 79% of all notables (323).

Abu Dhabi over-indexes on football — 7.2× the global rate.

Abu Dhabi under-produces politician — only 0.2× the global rate.

  1. Football323
  2. Business10
  3. Politician9
  4. Actor8
  5. Cricket8
  6. Singer6
  7. Fencer4
  8. Diplomat3
  1. Football3237.2×
  2. Business102.5×
  3. Cricket81.5×
  1. Politician90.2×
  2. Actor80.4×

Profession Mix Over Time

Each band shows a profession family's share of Abu Dhabi's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.

18001850190019502000
  • Sports
  • Politics & Law
  • Film & TV
  • Business
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Other
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0005 SINGER

Ahlam (singer)

Born 1969

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0053 SINGER

Balqees Ahmed Fathi

Born 1988

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Mai Selim

Born 1983

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0154 SINGER

Ruwaida al-Mahrouqi

Born 1975

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Clarita de Quiroz

Born 1984

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Eida Al Menhali

Born 1977

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