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UAE
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Area Comparison
Dubai is 41.1x larger than Lisbon
Population Comparison
Dubai has 6.1x more people than Lisbon
In terms of area, Dubai is 41.1x the size of Lisbon. Dubai spans 4,114 km² (1,588 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 4,014 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Dubai approximately 41 times.
To put Dubai's size in perspective, its area of 4,114 km² is roughly the same size as Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Lisbon at 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper).
A global city and business hub in the Middle East. Known as "City of Gold", Dubai covers 4,114 km² with a population of 3.3 million. The city was established in 1833. Dubai is known for Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Mall, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Dubai Metro.
Dubai went from a small fishing village to a global metropolis in just 50 years
Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. Often called "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon has an area of 100 km² and is home to 0.6 million people. The city dates back to 1200 BC. Visitors come for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
Dubai has a population density of 809 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Lisbon, with 5,500 people per km², is a densely populated city. Lisbon is dramatically more crowded, with 6.8x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Dubai in Asia versus Lisbon in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Dubai has a hot desert climate while Lisbon experiences Mediterranean conditions. Summers are notably different: Dubai averages 36°C compared to 23°C in Lisbon. When it's noon in Dubai, it's 8:00 AM in Lisbon — a 4-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside Dubai ~41 times
Density Gap
Lisbon is 6.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
4 hours apart
History
Lisbon is ~3,033 years older
The straight-line distance from Dubai to Lisbon is 6,133 km (3,811 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 43m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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