Eighth Social Survey of Dubai launched

The Community Development Authority in Dubai has announced the launch of the eighth Social Survey for Dubai, in collaboration with the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, part of Digital Dubai.

This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to monitor the social landscape through field research, focusing on understanding the living conditions of Emirati households, resident families, collective households, and labour accommodations.

Saeed Ahmed Al Tayer, CEO of the Social Development Sector at the Community Development Authority, said: "The Dubai Social Survey represents a significant step in enhancing our understanding of social realities and accurately identifying the needs of our society. Our partnership with the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment underscores our shared commitment to leveraging data and statistics as strategic tools for informed decision-making and for shaping comprehensive policies that benefit individuals and families across the emirate." Afaf Buosaiba, CEO of the Data & Statistics Operations Sector at the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, remarked, "The survey highlights the importance of intergovernmental partnerships in achieving higher objectives, particularly the Dubai Social Agenda 33, which seeks to ensure the highest levels of happiness for families and the best standards of living across various domains. The initiative reflects our mutual commitment to harnessing statistical and digital data to support decision-making and future planning. In the era of digital transformation, data stands as our most valuable asset, enabling us to analyse the present and anticipate the future to build effective strategies.”

"Given the significant impact of this survey, we encourage families to participate actively and provide accurate, comprehensive responses to the questions." This marks the eighth social survey launched by the Community Development Authority in partnership with the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment.

The survey underscores both entities' commitment to leveraging data to provide an accurate representation of the social landscape, aiding decision-makers in designing programmes that address the diverse needs of society and align with the emirate's strategic priorities.

The survey aims to establish a robust database on the social landscape, guiding the development of strategies, programmes, and policies. Objectives include understanding societal needs and opinions, evaluating the effects of policies and programmes, and assessing the influence of digitisation on quality of life. Additionally, the survey seeks to measure living conditions across all demographic groups in Dubai, evaluate the performance indicators of the Dubai Strategic Plan for the Social Sector, and gauge public familiarity with digital skills.

The survey will be conducted through field visits and personal interviews, targeting a sample size of 5,100 families across Dubai, encompassing Emirati and non-Emirati families, collective families, and workers’ gatherings.

The data collection process will run from December 17, 2024, to March 4, 2025.