United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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Capital
Abu Dhabi
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Local time
12:55
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Population
9.4 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+971
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Currency
د.إ AED (dirham)
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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Capital
Abu Dhabi
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Local time
12:55
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Population
9.4 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+971
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Currency
د.إ AED (dirham)
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Average Salary
$ 3 081
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Petrol price
€ 0.47 pl
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Precipitation
78mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
82 880 km2
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Protected Area
19%
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Forest Area
4%
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Agricultural area
4%
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Annual air passengers
92.16 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Emiri - 19 %
other Arab and Iranian - 23 %
South Asian - 50 %
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Religion
Islam - 96 %
Islam - 96 %
Christian
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Languages
Arabic
Persian
English
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Armed Forces
63 000
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Murders
1 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
4.3 l/person
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Diabetes
19.3%
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Tuberculosis
2 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
petroleum and petrochemicals, fishing, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, ship repair, construction materials, some boat building, handicrafts
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Agriculture
dates, vegetables, watermelons, poultry, eggs, dairy products, fish
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Natural Resources
petroleum, natural gas
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Energy Import
-183%
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Natural Resources
petroleum, natural gas
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Renewable Energy
0%
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CO2 Emissions
211 370kt
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Ease of Business
21 (Best=1, Worst=200)
What not to do when visiting United Arab Emirates (UAE)
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Don't refuse gifts. Be careful about admiring your hosts watch - Arab businessmen are often very magnanimous.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Don’t forget a light handshake and sometimes a kiss on the nose or both cheeks is common between men greeting men. Placing your right hand on your heart or chest after shaking hands is a show of great respect to the person you are greeting. A more traditional greeting among men involves grasping each other’s right hand, placing left hand on the other’s right shoulder and exchanging kisses on each cheek. Friends and family usually kiss on the left cheek three times.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Don't do endearments on the beach and don't bath naked.
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Did you know?
In Dubai, the police drive Lamborghinis or similar supercars so that they can catch traffic offenders. There are also ATMs, where you can ‘withdraw’ gold bars.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Don't talk about Persian Gulf in the Middle East, it's the Arabian Gulf.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Don’t consume or possess an alcohol without a permit - it’s illegal.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Don’t photograph in areas designated “No Photography Zones” like the embassy district, government buildings or military bases. Taking photos of women or individuals in public locations may also result in a reaction by security or police.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Don’t post any information that might be deemed to insult or challenge local Government on social networks - individuals have been criminally convicted for it in the past.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Don’t use strong language in public - you might be arrested.
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Did you know?
The UAE government is one of the largest customer of the aircraft industry.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Don’t give, pass or receive objects (including food) with your left hand.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Don’t cross your legs at the knee - cross your legs at the ankle instead.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Don’t point with index finger - use the whole hand instead.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Don’t point or show the soles of your feet to anyone.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Don't bring all your medical pills if not necessary - UAE has strict anti-drug policy and never try to bring any suspicious drugs.
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Dubai Don't get passionate with your partner in public - local law states only married couples are allowed to have sex. Just don't perform anything in public, you can be punished.
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Dubai Don't use your left hand - it's traditionally used for body hygiene in Muslim cultures.
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Dubai Don't lose your face or say bad words in any manner - better bite your tongue and keep the insults. It can be serious and offense is punishable.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Don’t forget UAE have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar - avoid discussions on this topic or show sympathy for Qatar on social media when in UAE.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Don’t forget to check with authorities in advance if you travelled to Israel before and it’s in your passport - it could impact entry into UAE if you intend to work.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Don’t forget consensual same-sex sexual relations are criminalised in UAE.
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Dubai Don't pump up the volume during the Ramadan - you can be fined.
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Dubai Don’t eat, drink, smoke or chew chewing gum in public during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Western Asia Don't bath naked or topless.
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Dubai Don't forget to dress modestly - everywhere. Don't wear tight and revealing clothes.
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Dubai Don't smoke in government facilities, offices, malls or shops. Use the designated areas for smoking.
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