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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New pedestrian bridge links Dubai Mall Metro Station and Coca-Cola Arena
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Abu Dhabi launches lifestyle programme to help citizens get healthier
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ADNOC Logistics and Services has confirmed that one of its vessels was damaged in an attack in UAE territorial waters in the Arabian Gulf.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, on the sidelines of the 8th UAE Government Annual Meetings.
