Fast Facts in United Arab Emirates
Population: 4,444,011
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Time Zone: UTC+4
Currency Name: Emirati dirham (AED)
Government Type: federation with specified powers delegated to the UAE federal government and other powers reserved to member emirates
Languages: Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu
Ethnic Breakdown: Emirati 19%, other Arab and Iranian 23%, South Asian 50%, other expatriates (includes Westerners and East Asians) 8%
Religion: Muslim 96% (Shi'a 16%), other (includes Christian, Hindu) 4%
Major Cities: Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Phone Country Code: 971
Health Concerns:
Official Tourism Website: http://dubaitourism.co.ae/
High Travel Season: November - April
Voltage: 220 V - 50 Hz
Electrical Plug Type: g
Major Holidays:
Misc Fact / Good to Know: The Palm are a pair of man made islands off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.