Dubai vs Melbourne - City Size Comparison

Is Dubai Bigger Than Melbourne?

In terms of area, Melbourne is 2.4x the size of Dubai. Melbourne spans 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) while Dubai covers 4,114 km² (1,588 mi²) — a difference of 5,879 km². You could fit Dubai inside Melbourne approximately 2 times.

About Dubai

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

About Melbourne

Australia's cultural capital and second-largest city. Nicknamed "The Garden City", Melbourne has an area of 9,993 km² and is home to 5.1 million people. The city dates back to 1835. Visitors come for Street art laneways, Coffee culture, Melbourne Cup, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Melbourne Trams & Metro.

Melbourne has the world's largest tram network outside of Europe

Population Density

Dubai has a population density of 809 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Melbourne, with 508 people per km², is a relatively spread-out city. Dubai is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Dubai has a hot desert climate while Melbourne experiences oceanic conditions. Summers are notably different: Dubai averages 36°C compared to 21°C in Melbourne. When it's noon in Melbourne, it's 6:00 AM in Dubai — a 6-hour time difference.