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UAE
South Korea
Area Comparison
Dubai is 6.8x larger than Seoul
Population Comparison
Dubai has 2.9x fewer people than Seoul
In terms of area, Dubai is 6.8x the size of Seoul. Dubai spans 4,114 km² (1,588 mi²) while Seoul covers 605 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 3,509 km². You could fit Seoul inside Dubai approximately 6 times.
To put Dubai's size in perspective, its area of 4,114 km² is roughly the same size as Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Seoul at 605 km² is about 1.3x smaller than New York City.
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
Capital of South Korea and a major tech hub. Also known as "The Soul of Asia", Seoul has an area of 605 km² and is home to 9.8 million people. Its history stretches back to 18 BC. Visitors come for Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gangnam district, K-pop culture, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Seoul Metro.
Seoul's metro area contains nearly half of South Korea's entire population
Dubai has a population density of 809 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Seoul, with 16,149 people per km², is an extremely dense urban environment. Seoul is dramatically more crowded, with 20.0x the population density.
Both cities are in Asia, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Dubai (UAE) and Seoul (South Korea) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Dubai has a hot desert climate while Seoul experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Dubai stays around 19°C while Seoul drops to -3°C. When it's noon in Seoul, it's 7:00 AM in Dubai — a 5-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Seoul fits inside Dubai ~6 times
Density Gap
Seoul is 20.0x more densely populated
Time Difference
5 hours apart
History
Seoul is ~1,851 years older
The straight-line distance from Dubai to Seoul is 6,783 km (4,215 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 29m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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