// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi scores 37.4% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #126 of 213 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
37.4%
Rank
#126 / 213
Criteria present
20 / 86
Evidence coverage
51.2%
Abu Dhabi's smart city score by area
5 present · 3 partial · 2 absent · 5 not assessed
2 present · 6 partial · 3 absent · 1 not assessed
5 present · 5 partial · 1 absent · 2 not assessed
2 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 7 not assessed
1 present · 3 partial · 6 absent · 3 not assessed
3 present · 2 partial · 2 absent · 1 not assessed
2 present · 3 partial · 1 absent · 8 not assessed
Where Abu Dhabi is strong
- ▸Green Space & Biodiversity
- ▸Housing & Urban Planning
- ▸Digital Government Services
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
- ▸Active & Shared Mobility
Where the gaps are
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
- ▸Water & Sanitation
- ▸Public Safety & Emergency
- ▸Climate Adaptation & Heat
- ▸Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin
Evidence highlights
Digital Government Services · Unified online services portal
Abu Dhabi offers a unified online portal called TAMM, which provides access to over 800 government services for citizens, residents, visitors, and investors through a single platform and app.
https://www.abudhabi.gov.ae/en/servicesDigital Government Services · Online payments for taxes & fees
Abu Dhabi Police offers electronic services for paying traffic fines online, and the Department of Municipalities and Transport indicates that building permits can be obtained after paying fees, implying online payment options.
https://www.adpolice.gov.ae/Digital Government Services · Citizen reporting / 311 channel
Abu Dhabi Police provides an 'Aman service' that allows individuals to send a case or request to solve social problems, indicating a channel for citizens to report issues.
https://www.adpolice.gov.ae/Energy & Smart Grid · Renewable energy share / targets
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy drives energy transition efforts, and energy generated includes solar and nuclear. Renewable cooling is also produced in Abu Dhabi.
https://www.doe.gov.ae/About this assessment
Abu Dhabi was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-06 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, and every finding links to where it was found — see how smart cities are measured. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.