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United Arab Emirates

Practical information for relocating, working and living across the United Arab Emirates.

Population≈ 11.3 millionCapitalAbu DhabiCurrencyUAE dirham
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United Arab Emirates at a glance.

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Official nameUnited Arab Emirates
Population≈ 11.3 million
CapitalAbu Dhabi
CurrencyUAE dirham
Main languageArabic / English
Published guides8
Must know

What stands out

A federation of seven emirates with a large international resident population and major differences in costs and lifestyle between emirates.

In brief

A little context

The UAE federation was established in 1971; Ras Al Khaimah joined in 1972.

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