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UAE
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Area Comparison
Dubai is 3.2x larger than Los Angeles
Population Comparison
Dubai has 1.2x fewer people than Los Angeles
In terms of area, Dubai is 3.2x the size of Los Angeles. Dubai spans 4,114 km² (1,588 mi²) while Los Angeles covers 1,302 km² (503 mi²) — a difference of 2,812 km². You could fit Los Angeles inside Dubai approximately 3 times.
To put Dubai's size in perspective, its area of 4,114 km² is roughly the same size as Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Los Angeles at 1,302 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
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
The entertainment capital of the world. Often called "LA", Los Angeles has an area of 1,302 km² and is home to 4.0 million people. It was established in 1781. Visitors come for Hollywood, Venice Beach, Griffith Observatory, and much more. Getting around is easy with the LA Metro.
LA's sprawling metro area is larger than some US states
Dubai has a population density of 809 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Los Angeles, with 3,049 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Los Angeles is dramatically more crowded, with 3.8x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Dubai in Asia versus Los Angeles in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Dubai has a hot desert climate while Los Angeles experiences Mediterranean conditions. Summers are notably different: Dubai averages 36°C compared to 24°C in Los Angeles. When it's noon in Dubai, it's midnight in Los Angeles — a 12-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Los Angeles fits inside Dubai ~3 times
Density Gap
Los Angeles is 3.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
12 hours apart
The straight-line distance from Dubai to Los Angeles is 13,391 km (8,320 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~16h 15m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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