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