United Arab Emirates Country Guide

United Arab Emirates Facts

  • Capital: Abu Dhabi
  • Population: 4,496,000
  • Currency: Emirati dirham (AED)
  • Religions: Muslim 96% (Shi'a 16%), Christian, Hindu, and other 4%
  • Government: federation with specified powers delegated to the UAE federal government and other powers reserved to member emirates
  • Languages: Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu
  • Climate: desert; cooler in eastern mountains
  • Phone Code: 971

Festivals in United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
Festival Types: Sport - Endurance, Sport - Extreme, Sport - Marathon
Month: December
Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge Website
Abu Dhabi Film Festival (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
Festival Types: Film, Film - Short, Film - Documentary
Month: October
Abu Dhabi Film Festival Website
Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
Festival Types: Board Game
Month: August
Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival Website
Abu Dhabi International Pearl Festival (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
Festival Types: Convention, Fair, Trade
Month: December
Abu Dhabi International Pearl Festival Website
Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Festival (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
Festival Types: Music - Classical, Music - Opera, Dance - Classical
Month: March
Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Festival Website

United Arab Emirates Accommodation

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United Arab Emirates Flights

Emirates (United Arab Emirates) » The U.A.E.'s classy national airline offers the highest quality service on it's flights to 80+ countries.
Emirates
Etihad Airways (United Arab Emirates) » The national carrier of the U.A.E., Etihad Airways has only been on the scene since 2003 but is already recognised for its service and quality
Etihad Airways

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United Arab Emirates Tours