In essence, the United Arab Emirates is simply a unique state with a unique political structure. The fact is that under the shadow of one state, 7 dwarf mini-states are united at once, which are the Emirates. In addition, the UAE is one of the richest countries in the world with huge reserves of oil and other natural resources.
The state borders Saudi Arabia and Oman. In addition, it is washed by the waters of the Oman and Persian Gulfs.

United Arab Emirates on the world map


Geographical and natural features of the country.
The peculiarity of this state is that a huge part of it is occupied by the desert, which is called Rub al-Khali.
The climate in the country is very arid, hot, and desert storms often occur. Despite this, tourists come here in huge numbers, having heard a lot about the magnificent beaches, low prices and so on. The average temperature is 40-45 degrees. At the same time, for local residents this is a completely acceptable figure. Unfit tourists from European countries may well experience sunstroke due to such temperatures.

Administrative and political structure.
As mentioned above, there are seven Emirates in the country. The largest part of the UAE is Abu Dhabi. This Emirate occupies more than half of all territories of the country. However, the most popular among tourists is the Emirate of Dubai, which is distinguished by its excellent development tourism infrastructure and simply stunning resorts.
The political system of the country organically combines monarchical and republican features.
The Supreme Council occupies the main place among all government bodies in the UAE. The position of president is occupied by the candidate approved by the Supreme Council. At the same time, in addition to the post of president, the candidate also receives the functions of the emir of Abu Dhabi. All other Emirates have their own emirs, who nevertheless report to the president.
The executive power in the country is controlled by the Council of Ministers, which also depends on the decisions of the Supreme Council.
The Supreme Union Court works on judicial cases, and the National Council works on legislative ones.

Map of the UAE in Russian


Sights of the country.
As mentioned above, most tourists seek to visit Dubai because of the abundance of entertainment and excellent infrastructure available here. In addition, after the trip you will have a lot of positive memories, especially if you save everything on film, so that the photographs turn out to be high-quality and beautiful, it is best to order the services of a professional photographer on the website www.lavradar.info where you will be offered a full range of photo services. Good photos you will watch it again and again, returning to that magical place and time spent in Dubai.
Among the main attractions of the country are:
1) the largest flower garden in Dubai;
2) many water parks throughout the country;
3) excursions to the emirate of Sharjah, where many temples are located.
In fact, visiting the UAE is not only one of the ways beach holiday, but also a great opportunity to explore a new culture, see a lot of interesting sights and cultural heritage sites Photo materials used from Wikimedia © Foto, Wikimedia Commons

UAE on the world map

UAE detailed map

UAE Map

When planning a trip to this amazing country, study its map. By land, the UAE is bordered to the south and west by Saudi Arabia, and to the east by Oman.

A detailed map of the UAE will help you quickly navigate and identify the main places to visit. You might want to visit the largest emirate, Abu Dhabi, or all seven.

The map of the UAE will be especially useful for motorists planning to visit several cities of the country at once, because on the map you can see road designations and build a good route.

Before excursions to neighboring countries, it would be a good idea to consider the location of the UAE on the world map. Tourists most often prefer to visit Oman while on vacation in the UAE.

A map of the UAE with attractions will help you manage your time most effectively and cover the most interesting and popular among tourists. A map of the UAE in Russian will help you avoid getting confused by difficult-to-pronounce names. If you are afraid of missing out on something or forgetting something, print out the maps that are most suitable for you and take them with you on your trip, they may come in handy.

Almost the entire territory of the Emirates is desert. These include salt marshes, sandy plains, and rocky deserts. Dry tropical climate. Sandstorms are very common here, and rain is very rare, usually in winter. There can only be one rainy week in the entire year. The coldest months are January and February, July and August are the hottest months. Best months for traveling to the UAE – October-May. During the day you will bask in the warm Arabian sun, and in the evening you will enjoy the coolness.

Most popular resorts UAE: Abu Dhabi (actually the capital), Fujairah, Sharjah, Dubai, Anjman.

United Arab Emirates on the world map

The city of Dubai is ancient buildings, historical Museum“Dubai”, Sheikh Mohamed Palace, Jumeirah Mosque, “Dubai Dungeons” fortress. The world's largest water park "Wonderland", a zoo, the best in the Middle East, camel racing and a lagoon pink flamingos- all this will leave guests of the city with unforgettable emotions. But the most famous landmark of the city is, of course, the Burj Khalifa. Walking around the city, you can see colorful stands with advertising posters; they fit perfectly into the style of the city and complement the overall picture; by the way, you can also see successful stand designs, where information and visual pictures are posted, in our area they can make excellent mobile stands and promotional stands, often even better than abroad.

Virtual walk. Dubai Burj Khalifa Tower:

Every year, Dubai hosts a shopping festival - one of the largest in the world. It is visited by over 2 million people. The mountain resort of Hatta is worth a visit. This beautiful place with clean lake water, fresh air and majestic rocks, surrounded by palm trees and small farms, will make you relax, forget about your problems and enjoy the beautiful nature and wonderful holiday. A cruise around Dubai Creek on wooden ships and modern yachts (you have the right to choose) will make you get rid of negative emotions.

In Abu Dhabi you will have the opportunity to see a Bedouin camp and get acquainted with their life. You will see the oil exhibition of the history of the city and the beautiful Kornichi district, where the most beautiful buildings and fountains, stunning gardens and parks.
Fans of archaeological excavations are advised to visit the city of Al Ain (the history of the city goes back 5,000 years). There is also a zoo with 1,500 species of animals from around the world, an amusement park and an aquarium.

Another large Arab resort is Sharjah. Sandy beaches, green parks and calm lagoons delight the eyes of city visitors. The symbol of Islam is installed here - the Koran monument (a seven-meter open book), the King Faisal Mosque. In the city, in its very center, there is an island where there is a beautiful park.

Fujairah is famous for its ancient buildings and markets. There are practically no skyscrapers in the city. But there are three protected areas - sulfur hot springs, waterfalls and gardens. Here you can also see a dilapidated fort built back in 1670, the Marine Club, and the Trade Center tower.

The National Historical Museum with an exhibition of archaeological finds, weapons and manuscripts is located in the city of Anjman. There are mineral springs not far from the city.

Want to go snowboarding? No problem. Skating on sand is no less exciting than riding on snow. Want to race in the desert? You will be offered a jeep rally. Do you like diving? You will see the coral reefs of Kor Fakan.
Having visited the United Arab Emirates and seen all the beauties of this country, you will again and again come to an oriental fairy tale.

The map of the United Arab Emirates shows that the country's territory resembles the nose of a rhinoceros in appearance. The total area of ​​all emirates is 83,600 km2. The official capital is the city of Abu Dhabi, which occupies 85% of the territory of the UAE. The smallest of all the emirates is Ajman, its area does not exceed 250 km2. The country's territory runs along the perimeter of the coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the east and occupies a large number of islands, some of which are formally considered the property of the UAE, but are annexed by Iran.

The map of the Arab Emirates clearly displays the 7 emirates united in the country: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain. Their length coastline is 700 km, of which 600 km extend along the perimeter Persian Gulf, and the remaining along the perimeter of the Gulf of Oman. Most of the territory of the emirates on the southern and western sides is sandy and sand-gravel deserts located in east direction before mountain range Hajdar, dividing the northern emirates from north to south and forming the eastern border of the country in a southerly direction.

The United Arab Emirates has a huge number interesting places, specially designed for tourists. Check out the main attractions of the UAE.

Description of the map of the emirate of Dubai

Dubai is the second largest city in the UAE, which is reflected on the map of the United Arab Emirates. The presented emirate is divided by the Creek into 2 parts:

  1. The southern part, called the Bur Dubai area, is where the office of the Ruler, banks, the central offices of the country's leading companies, television, post office, customs and port are located.
  2. The northern part is the Deira region, which is a center of tourism and business. On its territory there are many shopping centers, educational institutions, markets, nightclubs and international Airport Dubai.

The map of the UAE with emirates shows places that are open to tourists at any time of the year. These include:

  • Sheikh Mohamed Palace.
  • An old fort surrounded by ancient Bastakiya buildings.
  • Most big mosque city ​​of Jumeirah.
  • Ethnographic Arab settlements that fully imitate the life of the Bedouins.
  • Wind towers, used in ancient times to cool indoor air flows.
  • The ancient fortress "Dubai Dungeons".
  • Zoo.
  • Skyscraper Burj Khalifa.
  • The Dubai Fountain opens from 6 p.m.
  • Dubai Aquarium, located in the largest mall called Dubai Mall.
  • Wild Wadi - water park on site Jumeirah Beach Hotel.
  • The Palm Islands are artificially created islands that include Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira.

Description of the map of the emirate of Abu Dhabi

On the map of the UAE with the emirates, Abu Dhabi occupies 67,000 km2. It includes more than 200 islands. This emirate is the central location of the Persian Gulf and conditionally consists of 2 cities:

  1. Abu Dhabi, which is the capital of the UAE and its administrative center. It extends along the coastline and has an international airport. Experts recommend visiting this city:
    • A Bedouin camp site that recreates their life.
    • An oil exhibition reflecting the history of the city's development.
    • Kornichi district, characterized by an abundance of green areas, fountains and beautiful buildings.
  2. Al Ain, located 140 km from Abu Dhabi. Tourists are attracted to this city by:
    • Ferrari World is the first amusement park in world history to be located in a building and have more than 200 attractions.
    • Yas Waterworld is a water park on Yas Island.

Description of the map of the Emirate of Sharjah

Sharjah is the capital of its own emirate, occupying third place on the map of the Arab Emirates in terms of physical and geographical parameters. The city is located along the perimeter of the Arabian coast and is surrounded on all sides by the waters of the Persian and Oman Gulfs, as well as Indian Ocean. The following places are considered attractive for visiting by vacationers:

  • King Faisal Mosque.
  • Archaeological Museum.
  • Parks and gardens located along the perimeter of the city.
  • Al Buhaira promenade, located along the bay.
  • Central market "locomotive".

Description of the map of the emirate of Ajman

Ajman is the smallest of all the emirates. On the map of the United Arab Emirates it occupies a position in the central part west coast between Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. Experts recommend the following places to visit:

  • The historical museum is the main attraction of the city.
  • Ajman shipyard.
  • A tower designed to serve as guards of an ancient settlement.
  • Al-Nuami Mosque.
  • Camel racing stadium.
  • Mineral springs located near the city in the Masfut region.
  • An ancient fort built at the end of the 18th century.

Description of the map of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain

On the map of the Arab Emirates, this emirate occupies part of the coast of the Persian Gulf, at a distance of 50 km from Dubai and 34 km north of Ajman. Umm Al Quwain is so tiny that you can get around it on foot. The area of ​​the emirate is 777 km2, which is only 1% of the territory of the UAE, not counting the islands. The main attractions are:

  • Dreamland water park with many attractions.
  • An artificial volcano 18 meters high, simulating fire and complemented by lighting effects.
  • A shooting club where you can shoot with almost any type of weapon.

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Description of the map of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah extends across the Arab emirate far from other cities. It has a clear border running along a mountain range near the Sultanate of Oman in the southern and northeastern parts. The islands of Bigger Tunub and Smaller Tunub are an important and integral part of the emirate. Places of interest to tourists include:

  • Medieval settlement of Julfar.
  • Fort Falaya.
  • Hutt tourist area, rich in natural springs used by holidaymakers and local residents for the treatment of various diseases.

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Description of the map of the Emirate of Fujairah

The resort place has a special physical and geographical location. It is the only one of the seven cities that extends along the Indian Ocean. A map of the UAE with emirates indicates the areas that make up Fujairah: Dibba, Murbeh, Qidfa, Al Bidiya, Masafi and Al Sijah. The emirates have a small number of skyscrapers, but there are many interesting places to visit. The map of the emirate's resorts shows the main ones:

  • A dilapidated fort built in 1670.
  • Trade Center Tower.
  • Nautical club.
  • A large number of markets.