United Arab Emirates - Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name

United Arab Emirates

Area in Km²

82,880

Population

7,511,690 population

Capital

Abu Dhabi

Religion

76% Muslims; 8% Christian; 16% Other

Government

Federation of 7 hereditary monarchies

Language

Official language

Arabic

Languages spoken

English

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)

+4

Currency

Currency

United Arab Emirates dirham

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances

Possible terrorism risk

Border Issues

Airports customs

Drugs possession

Not allowed - capital punishment

Theft & Scams

Low

Credit cards

Popular

Yes

Cards

American express, Diners club, Mastercard, Visa

Tips

Leave a tip

Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code

+971

Internet availability

Cities only

Electricity

V

220

Hz

50