How Big Is Abu Dhabi?

United Arab Emirates

Area

972 km²

375 mi²

Population

1.6M

Density

1,615/km²

Elevation

14m

Abu Dhabi Size Overview

Abu Dhabi covers an area of 972 km² (375 mi²) in United Arab Emirates. Capital city of the United Arab Emirates. To put this in perspective, Abu Dhabi is roughly the same size as Berlin. In more relatable units, that's about 136,000 American football fields, 16 times the area of Manhattan, or 9 times the area of Paris.

Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's second-most populous city, after Dubai. The city is situated on a T-shaped island, extending into the Persian Gulf from the central-western coast of the UAE.

With a population of 1.6 million, Abu Dhabi has a population density of 1,615 people per km².

The city is renowned for Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace, and Yas Island F1 Circuit.

Abu Dhabi has a desert climate climate.

Did You Know?

  • Abu Dhabi sits on a T-shaped island extending into the Persian Gulf from the UAE's central-western coast.
  • Abu Dhabi is the UAE's second-most populous city after Dubai, with about 1.57 million residents.

Cities Similar in Size to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi covers 972 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include San Diego (964 km²), Dallas (997 km²), Berlin (892 km²), Hong Kong (1,114 km²), or Santiago (838 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions about Abu Dhabi

How big is Abu Dhabi in square miles?
Abu Dhabi covers 972 km², which is approximately 375 square miles.
What is the population of Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi has a population of approximately 1.6 million people.
What is the population density of Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi has a population density of 1,615 people per km² (4,183 per mi²).
Can I compare Abu Dhabi with other cities on a map?
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