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United Arab Emirates



Basic Information:

Official Name: United Arab Emirates
Population: 9,206,000
Area: 83,600 km2
Capital City: Abu Dhabi
Major Religion: Islam (Sunni, Shiite)
Currency: UAE dirham (AED)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT +4
Current time: 06:45am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 971
Region: Asia
Language: Arabic
Useful Travel Phrases in: Arabic

Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: dubaitourism.co.ae
Electricity: 220V
Electrical Socket:

Type G


Travel Cost: $$$$$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • Eastern Fort & Al-Ain Museum
  • Sharjah Heritage Area
  • Liwa Oasis

Health Advisory: