Khaberni - Recent figures show that Dubai residents spend 40.68% of their monthly income on housing, electricity, water, gas, and fuel, while they spend 11.66% on food and beverages, and 9.32% on transportation.
Data on consumer spending published by the platform "Dubai Pulse" (Digital Dubai) in January this year, for spending in November 2025, indicates that Dubai residents spend 8.15% on education, 6.1% on restaurants and hospitality services, 5.69% on information and communications, 5.1% on personal care and social protection, and assorted goods and services, and 4.96% on clothing and footwear.
It also noted that the percentage of spending on furniture, household equipment, and routine household maintenance is 3.51%, and on entertainment, sports, and culture is 2.37%.
Dubai residents spend 1.26% of their income on insurance and financial services, 0.88% of their income on health, and 0.32% on tobacco and its products.
