Dubai covers a land area of approximately 4,114 square kilometers (1,588 sq miles), making it the second-largest emirate in the UAE after Abu Dhabi.
Dubai Size & Population Metrics
Total Area: 4,114 km² (1,588 sq miles) Coastline Length: 72 km (expanded to 1,500+ km with man-made islands) Population: ~3.6 Million residents in 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is Dubai bigger than London or New York City?+
In terms of total land area, Dubai (4,114 km²) is larger than London (1,572 km²) and NYC (783 km²), though much of Dubai's interior is natural desert.
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