United Arab Emirates Map (UAE)

Description: This map shows governmental boundaries of countries; islands, emirates, emirate capitals and major cities in the United Arab Emirates.

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United Arab Emirates is a country that also called the UAE and Emirates. It is located in the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering Saudi Arabia to the south and Oman to the east. UAE also shares borders with the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, which separate the country from Iran and Qatar. Borders with Qatar to the southeast and northeast are still a matter of an outgoing dispute.

The country is a federation of seven emirates: Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Abu Dhabi is the largest emrate and Ajman is the smallest emirate. The official language is Arabic.

UAE has a very high cost of living, exceptional healthcare services, low taxes. It is a top tourist destination and a so called “Free Zone” for expatriates. The country is one of the richest oil-based economies in the world. 80% of population being foreign born.

The Facts:

Flag:
Capital:	Abu Dhabi
Area:	32,278 sq mi (83,600 sq km)
Population:	~ 11,000,000 (2024 estimate)
Official language:	Arabic
Religion:	76% Islam (official) 9% Christianity 6% Hinduism
Ethnic groups:	38.2% Indian 9.5% Bangladeshi 9.4% Pakistani 11.6% Emirati Arab 10.2% Egyptian 6.1% Filipino
Currency:	UAE dirham (AED)
Driving side:	right
Calling code:	+971
Internet TLD:	.ae
Time zone:	UTC+04:00 (GST)

Google Map of the United Arab Emirates

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List of Largest Cities in the United Arab Emirates

1. Dubai (3,600,000)
2. Abu Dhabi (1,850,000)
3. Sharjah (1,450,000)
4. Al Ain (850,000)
5. Ajman (500,000)
6. Ras al-Khaimah (200,000)
7. Fujairah (125,000)

8. Umm Al Quwain (60,000)
9. Kalba (52,000)
10. Madinat Zayed (47,000)
11. Khor Fakkan (45,000)
12. Dibba Al-Fujairah (42,000)
13. Ruwais (40,000)
14. Ghayathi (35,000)

15. Dhaid (33,500)
16. Jebel Ali (32,000)
17. Liwa Oasis (20,500)
18. Hatta (13,500)
19. Ar-Rams (13,000)
20. Dibba Al-Hisn (12,700)
21. Al Jazirah Al Hamra (10,500)

Main sights of the United Arab Emirates: Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Jebel Hafeet, Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, Saadiyat Island, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Burj Al Arab, Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Museum of the Future, Dubai Miracle Garden, The Dubai Fountain, Dubai Museum, Al Bidya Mosque.

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Emirates of the United Arab Emirates

Emirate	Capital	Area	Population
Abu Dhabi	Abu Dhabi	26,000 sq mi (67,340 sq km)	2,800,000
Ajman	Ajman	100 sq mi (259 sq km)	510,000
Dubai	Dubai	1,500 sq mi (3,885 sq km)	4,200,000
Fujairah	Fujairah	450 sq mi (1,165 sq km)	260,000
Ras al-Khaimah	Ras Al Khaimah	650 sq mi (1,684 sq km)	420,000
Sharjah	Sharjah	1,000 sq mi (2,590 sq km)	2,400,000
Umm Al Quwain	Umm Al Quwain	300 sq mi (777 sq km)	75,000

Geography of the United Arab Emirates

Bordering Countries: Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iran (maritime border) and Qatar (maritime border).

Gulfs and Straits: Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Strait of Hormuz.

Islands of the United Arab Emirates: Dalma Island, Das Island, Halat al Bahrani, Jazirat Badiyah, Saadiyat Island, Snoopy Island, Sir Abu Nu’ayr, Qarnain island, Al Fahid Island.

Mountain Ranges of the United Arab Emirates: Hajar Mountains.

Mountains in the United Arab Emirates: Jabal as Sayh (1,746m), Jabal ar Rahrah (1,691m), Jabal Sal (1,575m), Jabal Harf Tila (1,568m), Jabal Rahabah (1,543m), Jebel Al Mebrah (1,505m), Jabal Yibir (1,489), Jabal Yabana (1,480), Jabal Shintal (1,435), Jabal Qada‘ah (1,375), Um Alnosoor (1,300).