The topography of Dubai
Dubai lies within the Arabian Desert, and much of its landscape is composed of sandy desert which distinguishes it from the southern emirates which are dominated by gravel deserts. The sand in Dubai is mainly a fine, white crushed shell and coral sand. To the east of Dubai the salt-crusted coastal plains give way to [...]
The growing population of Dubai
The population of the metropolitan area of Dubai is 2,261,995, the largest population of all the emirates. For the sake of comparison, the population of the metropolitan area of London is 13,063,441. The population density of Dubai is 408 people per square km (1,057 per square mile); London has a density of 4,761 people per [...]
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