United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates flag
  • Country
    United Arab Emirates
  • Capital
    Abu Dhabi
  • Continent
    Asia
  • Population
    9.6M
  • Area
    82,900 km²
  • Currency
    Dirham (AED)
  • TLD
    .ae

All of United Arab Emirates uses the same time zone, namely Asia/Dubai. The UTC time zone offset is --, also called --. United Arab Emirates does not observe daylight saving time.

United Arab Emirates (Off. United Arab Emirates) has a population of 9.6 million people with Abu Dhabi as the capital city. The official currency is Dirham (AED). United Arab Emirates is locaded in Western Asia, has an area of 82,900 km² and is bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia.

The next holiday in United Arab Emirates is Laylat al-Mi'raj on January 16, 2026

2026 Holidays in United Arab Emirates

  • Jan 1
    New Year's Day
  • Jan 16
    Laylat al-Mi'raj
  • Feb 18
    First day of Ramadan
  • Mar 20
    End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
  • May 27
    Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
  • Jun 16
    Islamic New Year
  • Aug 25
    Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
  • Dec 2
    National Day