The UAE is a federation consisting of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah, with Dubai being the renowned wealthy city.
1. UAE (United Arab Emirates) is the abbreviation for the United Arab Emirates, a federal absolute monarchy located in Western Asia, situated in the southeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) consists of 7 member countries.
2. The UAE shares land borders with Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south and west. It also has a coastline along the Arabian Gulf to the north and the Gulf of Oman to the east.
3. To explore the vast desert or the vibrant cities of Abu Dhabi or Dubai, head to the coordinates 24.4667°N, 54.3667°E.
4. Dubai holds the world record for the longest driverless metro system, with a total length of nearly 75 km. The temperature in the stations is also maintained at a constant 20 degrees Celsius.
5. The terrain of the UAE is relatively flat and barren along the coast. To the east, there are mountains, while the rest of the country is covered in sand.
6. The total land area of the UAE is 32,278 square miles (83,600 square kilometers).
7. The Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi is dubbed the most impressive seven-star hotel in the world and is also the most expensive hotel on the planet. This hotel features an automatic gold vending machine named Gold To Go, where guests can withdraw gold bars or coins imprinted with the hotel’s logo.
Gold To Go ATM at Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi.
8. According to statistics from 2015, the population of the UAE was 5,779,760 people.
9. The capital of the UAE is Abu Dhabi, which has an area of 375 square miles (972 square kilometers) and a population of 1,145,000 in 2015.
10. The wealthy city of Dubai boasts two major shopping centers: Dubai Mall, the largest shopping center in the world with 1,200 stores, an aquarium, and an ice rink; and the Mall of the Emirates, which features an indoor ski slope, over 100 restaurants and cafes, and 7,900 parking spaces.
11. In the UAE, women make up 70% of all university graduates and account for about two-thirds of the workforce in government positions.
Dubai Mall.
12. The UAE has over 40 churches and is a place of worship for many different faiths.
13. The UAE police force is equipped with luxury vehicles such as Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Bentleys to catch other sports supercars committing crimes.
14. The population of the UAE includes 200 nationalities, and their primary language is Arabic. Other commonly spoken languages are English, Persian, Hindi, and Urdu.
15. The official currency of the UAE is the UAE Dirham (AED).
Official currency of the UAE.
16. Dubai has 1,344 skyscrapers, trailing behind Hong Kong, China (6,606) and New York, USA (6,180). However, Dubai is home to the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, which stands at a height of 828 meters.
17. The average life expectancy in the UAE is 77 years.
18. In terms of agriculture, the UAE primarily grows vegetables and watermelons. Additionally, they also raise livestock, poultry, fish, and produce dairy products.
19. Ski Dubai is the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East, covering an area of 22,500 m2. It is also part of the Mall of the Emirates.
Ski Dubai, the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East.
20. The industries in the UAE include oil, petrochemicals, aluminum, fertilizers, cement, fishing, building materials, ship repair, textiles, and handicrafts.
21. The main exports of the UAE are crude oil, natural gas, dried fish, and re-exports. The UAE has the seventh largest oil reserves in the world.
22. The Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is often the venue for Formula 1 racing. Yas Marina has a total of 21 turns with 12 left turns and 9 right turns. To complete the Formula 1 race, drivers must complete 55 laps, totaling 305.355 km in approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Yas Marina Circuit.
23. The UAE is the country with the largest number of passenger Boeing aircraft in the world. Emirates is the fourth largest airline globally based on passenger numbers and distance traveled. Currently, Emirates has 85 A380s and 160 Boeing 777s of various types.
24. The country code for the UAE is 00971.
25. The weekend is Friday and Saturday: The first day of the new week in the UAE is Sunday, rather than Monday. Workers and students have Friday and Saturday off. Most Arab countries follow this schedule as Friday is considered a special day for prayer among Muslims (the main religion in the Arab world). Entertainment activities are limited on prayer days, while Thursday and Saturday are ideal for experiencing tourism here.
26. The UAE is home to skyscrapers. Burj Khalifa (Dubai), at a height of 828 m, is currently the tallest building in the world. Additionally, the UAE has over 40 other structures that reach impressive heights of 250 m or more. Dubai is considered the “city in the clouds” due to the concentration of skyscrapers in the UAE.
Cameleons are considered the soul of UAE traditions and culture.
27. Camels are regarded as the soul of UAE traditions and culture: Camels have become an integral part of the nomadic lifestyle and the history of the country. Visitors to the UAE should not miss the opportunity to visit camel farms, ride camels in the desert, or drink their milk.
28. There are no rivers in the UAE: The UAE does not have any permanent rivers, but there are many wadis (dry river valleys) that fill with water during the rainy months.
29. The UAE was the first country in the world to appoint a minister of artificial intelligence: Omar Bin Sultan Al Olama has held the position of Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications since the agency was established in 2017.
30. The Capital Gate building in Abu Dhabi leans more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa: In 2010, the Capital Gate office and hotel building was certified by the Guinness World Records as the “World’s Most Leaning Building.” The Capital Gate building leans 18 degrees, more than four times that of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy.
Capital Gate building.
31. The Arabian Oryx is the national animal of the UAE: This species of antelope is native to the Arabian desert and is also the national animal of Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen.
The Arabian Oryx has escaped extinction.
32. The six tallest hotels in the world are located in the UAE: All six of the tallest hotels in the world are in Dubai, UAE. Leading the list is the 4-star Gevora Hotel at 356 m, which is one meter taller than the JW Marriott Marquis (355 m).
