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United Arab Emirates: things to know

All useful information for traveling in the United Arab Emirates. The most important cities, the currency, airports, the capital, and all the essential tips to visit the United Arab Emirates prepared.

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The United Arab Emirates fact sheet

  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • Area: 83,600 km²
  • Capital: Abu Dhabi
  • Population: 2,411,041 inhabitants
  • Language: Arabic
  • Religion: Muslims (Sunnis 80.1%, Shiites 15.9%)
  • Government system: Federation of Emirates
  • Major cities: Dubai, Sharjah

Useful information about the United Arab Emirates

  • Currency: Dirham
  • International dialing code: 00971
  • International vehicle code: UAE
  • Driving side: right
  • Entry documents: Passport with visa
  • Required vaccination: None
  • Electric current: 220V
  • Unit of measurement: metric decimal
  • Time zones: +4
  • Fixed-date holidays: December 2 National Day (Union of the 7 Trucial States in 1971),
  • Climate: distinctly arid climate, with high temperatures, sharp temperature variations, and humidity rates exceeding 90%.
  • Average temperatures: 26°C (18°C in winter, 28°C in summer)
  • Transportation: taxis and car rentals remain the only means of transport for various trips; the service is not the best but prices are reasonable.
  • Airports: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras al Khaimah

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