Dubai witnessed a 165-fold increase in population between 1950 and 2020.
That's according to the Government of Dubai Media Office, which published an infographic charting the growth of the emirate's population over the 70-year period.
In 1950, the population was just 20,000 and the numbers soared to 3.3 million in 2020.
By 2040, the number of people living in Dubai is forecast to reach 5.8 million.
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The UAE passport has climbed to 5th place globally on the Henley Passport Index, climbing an unprecedented 57 places over the past two decades.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with several world leaders on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) to strengthen cooperation in key areas including trade, investment and sustainability.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will pilot a school transport pooling system in the first quarter of 2026.
