United arab emirates

Regions of United arab emirates

Discover the cultural and geographical diversity of United arab emirates through its 7 unique regions

7 regions

15 cities

11.8M inhabitants

1 UNESCO

Overall Statistics

Consolidated data across all regions

Average Tourism Index

Cities

11.8M

inhabitants

UNESCO

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Each region has its own personality, traditions and unique landscapes

AE-DU

100

Dubai

Capital: Dubai

4,114 km²

4.2M

Arid

Attractions

Burj KhalifaThe Dubai MallThe Palm Jumeirah+2

Cities (2)

Dubai, Jebel Ali

No UNESCO sites

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AE-AZ

Abu Dhabi

Capital: Abu Dhabi

67,340 km²

3.8M

Arid

Attractions

Sheikh Zayed Grand MosqueLouvre Abu DhabiFerrari World+2

Cities (3)

Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra

1 UNESCO sites

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AE-RK

Ras Al Khaimah

Capital: Ras Al Khaimah City

2,486 km²

401K

Arid

Attractions

Jebel Jais (highest peak)Jais Flight (zipline)Dhayah Fort+2

Cities (1)

Ras Al Khaimah City

No UNESCO sites

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AE-SH

Sharjah

Capital: Sharjah

2,590 km²

2.5M

Arid

Attractions

Sharjah Arts MuseumMuseum of Islamic CivilizationAl Noor Mosque+2

Cities (3)

Sharjah, Khor Fakkan, Kalba

No UNESCO sites

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AE-FU

Fujairah

Capital: Fujairah City

1,166 km²

317K

Arid

Attractions

Al Bidyah MosqueSnoopy Island (diving/snorkeling)Fujairah Fort+2

Cities (2)

Fujairah City, Dibba Al-Fujairah

No UNESCO sites

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AE-AJ

Ajman

Capital: Ajman

260 km²

505K

Arid

Attractions

Ajman MuseumAjman CornicheAl Zorah Nature Reserve

Cities (3)

Ajman, Masfout, Al Manama

No UNESCO sites

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