This chapter highlights recent social developments based on a number of indicators, related to population, education and health. At the end of 2018, the population of Dubai reached about 3.19 million people. Dubai’s population has grown well-educated and happy: 36 per cent of the total population now hold university or higher education qualifications, up from 17 per cent in 2000. Over 80 per cent of students report feeling happy and optimistic about their lives. Life expectancy at birth in Dubai has risen to 80.7 years, the highest among the MENA countries, and the mortality rate for children has declined. The government has been keen to provide social services to its people, and this effort contributed to the UAE maintaining its first place among Arab countries and the 21st place worldwide in the World Happiness Report 2018.