United Arab Emirates is a country in Middle East, Asia. Its capital is Abu Dhabi, with a population of approximately 9.8M and a total area of 83,600 km². The official language is Arabic and the currency is the Dirham (AED).
📊 Quick Facts about United Arab Emirates
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Population
9.8M
total residents
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Total Area
83,600 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
117/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$507B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$51,720
per person
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Currency
Dirham (AED)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Arabic
official
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Coastline
1,318 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+4
UTC offset
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Independence
1971
established
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Local Time in Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates covers an area of 83,600 km² with a population density of 117/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $507B ($51,720 per capita) and gained independence in 1971. It has a coastline of 1,318 km.
Did You Know?
The UAE transformed from pearl fishing and camel herding to one of the world's richest nations in under 60 years. Dubai's Burj Khalifa at 828m is the world's tallest structure.
💡 Interesting Facts about United Arab Emirates
Dubai has the world's tallest building, largest mall and largest indoor ski slope.
The UAE went from pearl diving to one of the world's wealthiest nations in 50 years.
The UAE has the world's highest per capita water consumption.
Camel racing is the traditional national sport of the UAE.
✈️ Travel Information for United Arab Emirates
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Best Time to Visit
November–March
Hot desert, extreme heat June–September
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Cost of Travel
🔴 Expensive
Expensive — compared to global average
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Meal Cost
$8–20
average restaurant meal
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Hotel Cost
$80–250
per night
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Visa
Visa on arrival for most Western nationalities
entry requirements
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Plug Type
Type G, 230V
electrical standard
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Driving Side
Right
side of the road
⚠️ Travel information is approximate and may change. Always verify visa requirements, entry rules and travel advisories with official government sources before travelling.
📍 United Arab Emirates on the Map
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📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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🏆 United Arab Emirates World Rankings
1st
Skyscrapers
Home to the world's tallest building (Burj Khalifa)
1st
Gold Trade
Dubai is world's largest gold trading hub
1st
Artificial Islands
Home to the world's largest artificial islands
1st
Airline Hub
Emirates is the world's largest international airline