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UAE
Brazil
Area Comparison
Dubai is 3.4x larger than Rio de Janeiro
Population Comparison
Dubai has 2.0x fewer people than Rio de Janeiro
In terms of area, Dubai is 3.4x the size of Rio de Janeiro. Dubai spans 4,114 km² (1,588 mi²) while Rio de Janeiro covers 1,221 km² (471 mi²) — a difference of 2,893 km². You could fit Rio de Janeiro 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, Rio de Janeiro at 1,221 km² is about 1.3x 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
Brazil's iconic coastal city known for Carnival. Nicknamed "The Marvelous City", Rio de Janeiro has an area of 1,221 km² and is home to 6.8 million people. The city dates back to 1565. Visitors come for Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Carnival, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MetrôRio.
Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue is struck by lightning an average of 6 times per year
Dubai has a population density of 809 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Rio de Janeiro, with 5,528 people per km², is a densely populated city. Rio de Janeiro is dramatically more crowded, with 6.8x the population density.
This comparison spans continents — Dubai in Asia versus Rio de Janeiro in South America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Dubai has a hot desert climate while Rio de Janeiro experiences tropical savanna conditions. Summers are notably different: Dubai averages 36°C compared to 27°C in Rio de Janeiro. When it's noon in Dubai, it's 5:00 AM in Rio de Janeiro — a 7-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Rio de Janeiro fits inside Dubai ~3 times
Density Gap
Rio de Janeiro is 6.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
7 hours apart
History
Rio de Janeiro is ~268 years older
The straight-line distance from Dubai to Rio de Janeiro is 11,870 km (7,375 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~14h 28m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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