The United Arab Emirates (UAE), also known simply as the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy made up of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi serving as its national capital. The UAE borders Oman to the east and northeast, and Saudi Arabia to the southwest; it shares maritime borders with Qatar and Iran in the Persian Gulf, and with Oman in the Gulf of Oman. As of 2025, the UAE has an estimated population of over 11 million. Dubai is the country's largest emirate, with over 3 million people calling it home. Islam is the majority religion and Arabic is the official language; English is the most spoken language and the language of business.
"Dubai will never settle for anything less than first place"
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (My Vision Challenges In The Race For Excellence)