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United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
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United Arab Emirates
- United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab EmiratesThe United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
- List of shopping malls in the United Arab Emirates
- List of universities in the United Arab Emirates
Buildings and structures in the United Arab Emirates
- Al Dhafra Air BaseAl Dhafra Air BaseAl Dhafra Air Base is a military installation in the United Arab Emirates. The base is located approximately south of Abu Dhabi and is operated by the United Arab Emirates Air Force.-Facilities:The airport resides at an elevation of above mean sea level...
- BurJumanBurjumanBurJuman is a shopping mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . Located on Khalid bin Al Waleed Street in Bur Dubai, BurJuman is considered to be one of the oldest malls in the country. An underground Dubai Metro station for the Red Line and Green Line is currently situated at this location...
- Grand Mosque
- Gulf Research Centre
- House of PoetryHouse of PoetryThe House of Poetry is a house in the Sharjah Heritage Area in the United Arab Emirates.It was refurbished by the Sharjah Department of Media and Culture and is used for poetry sessions and displaying poetry manuscripts from the UAE past....
- Jumeirah IslandsJumeirah IslandsJumeirah Islands is a housing development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, developed by Nakheel Properties, one of Dubai's largest developers. Jumeirah Islands consists of small islands , each comprising 16 villas. They all sit in an artificial lake...
- List of shopping malls in the United Arab Emirates
- Qasr al-HosnQasr al-HosnThe Qasr al-Hosn , is the oldest stone building in the city of Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates.- Location :It is located along Sheikh Zayed the First Street , on the same compound as the .- History :Also known as the 'white fort' The Qasr al-Hosn , is the oldest stone building in...
- The Marina TorchThe Marina TorchThe Marina Torch, also known as Dubai Torch or just The Torch, is a supertall residential skyscraper at the Dubai Marina, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tower became the tallest residential building in the world in 2011, surpassing Q1, in Gold Coast, Australia...
Airports in the United Arab Emirates
- Abu Dhabi International AirportAbu Dhabi International AirportAbu Dhabi International Airport is an airport in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The airport is one of the fastest growing airports in the world in terms of passengers , new airline operators, and infrastructural development...
- Al Ain International AirportAl Ain International AirportAl Ain International Airport is an airport located in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. It was opened in March 31, 1994. Fourteen flights and 4,000 passenger pass through the airport each week...
- Dubai International AirportDubai International AirportDubai International Airport is an international airport serving Dubai, the largest city of the United Arab Emirates. It is a major aviation hub in the Middle East, and is the main airport of Dubai. It is situated in the Al Garhoud district, southeast of Dubai...
- Dubai World Central International AirportDubai World Central International AirportAl Maktoum International Airport is a major airport in Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates that opened on 27 June 2010. Previous working names have included "Jebel Ali International Airport," "Jebel Ali Airport City" and "Dubai World Central International Airport". It will be officially known...
- Fujairah International AirportFujairah International AirportFujairah International Airport is an airport located 1 km from Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.-Airlines and destinations:-External links:*...
- Ras Al Khaimah International AirportRas Al Khaimah International AirportRas Al Khaimah International Airport is away from the city of Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.-Airlines and destinations:-External links:*...
- Sharjah International AirportSharjah International AirportSharjah International Airport is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.Sharjah Airport is the second largest Middle East Airfreight Hub in terms of cargo tonnage, according to official 2009 statistics from Airports Council International...
Archaeological sites in the United Arab Emirates
- Abu Dhabi Islands Archaeological SurveyAbu Dhabi Islands Archaeological SurveyThe Abu Dhabi Islands Archaeological Survey was established in 1992 on the instruction of the late President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to survey for, record and where appropriate, excavate archaeological sites on the coast and islands of Abu Dhabi...
- Khor FakkanKhor FakkanKhor Fakkan is a town located along the Gulf of Oman on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates . The town is set on the picturesque bay of Khor Fakkan, which means "Creek of Two Jaws". Khor Fakkan belongs to the emirate of Sharjah but is geographically surrounded by the emirate of Fujairah...
- Marawah
- MileihaMileihaMileiha is a village in the United Arab Emirates and the location of archaeological remnants dating from the Neolithic to pre-Islamic Arabia....
- Sir Bani YasSir Bani YasSir Bani Yas is a natural Island located southwest of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It lies offshore from Jebel Dhanna, which serves as a crossing point to other islands such as Dalma. Sir Bani Yas is from north to south and from east to west making it the largest,...
Bridges in the United Arab Emirates
- Al Garhoud BridgeAl Garhoud bridgeAl Garhoud Bridge is one of four road bridges over Dubai Creek, and one of five crossing, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Al Garhoud Bridge forms the eastern end of the road toll that went into effect on 1 July 2007...
- Al Maktoum BridgeAl Maktoum BridgeAl Maktoum Bridge is a bridge that crosses Dubai Creek in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is one of five crossings on the creek. The others are Al Shindagha Tunnel, Floating Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge and Business Bay Crossing.Al Maktoum Bridge was the first bridge in Dubai. It opened in 1963...
- Al Shindagha TunnelAl Shindagha TunnelAl Shindagha Tunnel is a tunnel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It goes under Dubai Creek to connect the neighborhoods of Deira and Al Shindagha. It is the only underwater crossing at Dubai Creek. The tunnel has a total of four lanes, two in each direction. It opened in 1975....
- Floating Bridge
Buildings and structures in Dubai
- Al Barsha Third
- American University in DubaiAmerican University in DubaiThe American University in Dubai is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 1995. AUD was founded in 1995 as a branch campus of the American InterContinental University in Atlanta, Georgia, but turned into a private, non-sectarian...
- Dubai Healthcare City
- Dubai International AirportDubai International AirportDubai International Airport is an international airport serving Dubai, the largest city of the United Arab Emirates. It is a major aviation hub in the Middle East, and is the main airport of Dubai. It is situated in the Al Garhoud district, southeast of Dubai...
- Dubai International Convention CentreDubai International Convention CentreThe Dubai International Convention Centre was built in 1979 by the late H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. The Dubai World Trade Center is considered to be the focal point of business within the Middle East...
- Dubai Internet CityDubai Internet CityDubai Internet City is an information technology park created by the government of Dubai as a free economic zone and a strategic base for companies targeting regional emerging markets. The economic rules of DIC allow companies to avail themselves of a number of ownership, taxation and custom...
- Dubai Knowledge VillageDubai Knowledge VillageDubai Knowledge Village is a educational free trade zone campus in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that provides facilities for training and learning institutions to operate with 100% foreign ownership. There are over 400 institutions operating within it, which include universities,...
- Dubai MallDubai MallThe Dubai Mall is the world's largest shopping mall based on total area and sixth largest by gross leasable area. Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, it is part of the 20-billion-dollar Burj Khalifa complex, and includes 1,200 shops...
- Dubai MarinaDubai MarinaDubai Marina is a district in the heart of what has become known as "new Dubai" in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai Marina is a canal city, carved along a two mile stretch of Persian Gulf shoreline. When the entire development is complete, it will accommodate more than 120,000 people in...
- Dubai Media CityDubai Media CityDubai Media City , part of Dubai Holding, is a tax-free zone within Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has been built by the Dubai government to boost UAE's media foothold, and has become a regional hub for media organizations including news agencies, publishing, online media, advertising, production,...
- Dubai PearlDubai PearlDubai Pearl is a 1.85 million-square metre mixed-use development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that is currently under construction. It consists of four mixed-use towers connected together at the base and by a sky bridge at the top. The four towers will be and will have 73 floors each...
- Dubai Studio CityDubai Studio CityDubai Studio City is part of Dubai Media City in Dubai, UAE. Following in the footsteps of Dubai Media City, it will cater to the production needs of the region and has plans to build movie studios like Hollywood sound stages backlots for various production needs...
- Mall of the EmiratesMall of the EmiratesThe Mall of the Emirates is a shopping mall in the Al Barsha district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was developed by Majid Al Futtaim Properties under the leadership of its CEO, Peter Walichnowski, who was also the developer of "Bluewater" near London, Europe's most successful shopping mall....
- Palm IslandsPalm IslandsThe Palm Islands are an artificial archipelago in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on which major commercial and residential infrastructures will be constructed...
- Ski DubaiSki DubaiSki Dubai is an indoor ski resort with 22,500 square metres of indoor ski area. It is a part of the Mall of the Emirates, one of the largest shopping malls in the world, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates...
- University of Wollongong in DubaiUniversity of Wollongong in DubaiThe University of Wollongong in Dubai also known as UOWD is a private university located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. University of Wollongong in Dubai is one of the UAE’s oldest and most prestigious universities...
- Middlesex University Dubai
- Wild Wadi Water ParkWild Wadi Water ParkThe Wild Wadi Water Park is situated in Jumeirah, an area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates next to the Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The water park is operated by Jumeirah International, a Dubai-based hotelier....
Projects by Al Nakheel
- Dubai WaterfrontDubai WaterfrontThe Dubai Waterfront was expected to become the largest waterfront and largest man-made development in the world. The project is a conglomeration of canals and artificial archipelago; it will occupy the last remaining Persian Gulf coastline of Dubai, the most populous emirate of the United Arab...
- Ibn Battuta MallIbn Battuta MallThe Ibn Battuta Mall is a large shopping mall on the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai close to Interchange 6 for Jebel Ali Village. It is named after Berber Moroccan famous traveller and explorer Ibn Battuta. This project was completed by the Nakheel Properties group in early 2005...
- Jumeirah BayJumeirah BayJumeirah Bay is a complex containing three skyscrapers in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The towers are located alongside one of the four lakes in the large Jumeirah Lake Towers project. All three buildings were designed by the National Engineering Bureau, and were developed by...
- Jumeirah IslandsJumeirah IslandsJumeirah Islands is a housing development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, developed by Nakheel Properties, one of Dubai's largest developers. Jumeirah Islands consists of small islands , each comprising 16 villas. They all sit in an artificial lake...
- Lake Shore TowersLake Shore TowersLake Shore Towers is a cluster of three towers which are under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The towers are part of a larger development and the company Al Nakheel is involved in their construction....
- Palm IslandsPalm IslandsThe Palm Islands are an artificial archipelago in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on which major commercial and residential infrastructures will be constructed...
- Palm JumeirahPalm JumeirahThe Palm Jumeirah is an artificial archipelago created using land reclamation by Nakheel, a company owned by the Dubai government in United Arab Emirates. It is one of three islands called the Palm Islands which extend into the Persian Gulf, increasing Dubai’s shoreline by a total of...
- The World (archipelago)The World (archipelago)The World or World Islands is an artificial archipelago of various small islands constructed in the rough shape of a world map, located off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The World islands are composed mainly of sand dredged from Dubai's shallow coastal waters, and are one of several...
Proposed buildings and structures in Dubai
- Ahmed Abdul Rahim Al Attar TowerAhmed Abdul Rahim Al Attar TowerThe Ahmed Abdul Rahim Al Attar Tower is a supertall residential skyscraper that is topped out in 2010 along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Construction was stopped between November 2006 and May 2007 because the developer fired the main contractor , however it has now resumed...
- Al BurjAl BurjNakheel Tower was a proposed skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by developer Nakheel. The project was previously called Al Burj .In January 2009, it was announced that the project was put on hold due to financial problems...
- Almas TowerAlmas TowerAlmas Tower is a supertall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Construction of the office building began in early 2005 and was completed in 2009 with the installation of some remaining cladding panels at the top of the tower. The building topped out at in 2008, becoming the third-tallest...
- Arabian RanchesArabian RanchesArabian Ranches is a residential project located on Emirates Road in Dubai. The project consists of different kinds of villas and townhouses...
- Armada TowersArmada TowersArmada Towers is a complex of three residential towers in Jumeirah Lake Towers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Armada Tower 1 is the taller of the three, standing at with 39 floors. The other two towers, Armada Tower 2 and Armada Tower 3, both have 36 floors and stand at . Begun in 2004, the...
- BawadiBawadiBawadi is a project announced by the government of Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 1 May 2006. The developer is Tatweer, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding....
- Burj Khalifa
- Burj Al AlamBurj al AlamThe Burj Al Alam is a 108-story, hyperboloid skyscraper under construction in the Business Bay area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is designed to resemble a crystal flower. It is to become one of the world's tallest buildings...
- Dubai LandDubai LandDubailand is an entertainment complex being built in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, which is owned by Tatweer . When announced in 2003 it was one of the most ambitious leisure developments ever proposed anywhere in the world costing 64.3 billion, but development has been severely impacted by global...
- Dubai MetroDubai MetroThe Dubai Metro is a driverless, fully automated metro network in the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai. The Red Line and Green Line are operational, with three further lines are planned. These first two lines run underground in the city centre and on elevated viaducts elsewhere...
- Dubai Studio CityDubai Studio CityDubai Studio City is part of Dubai Media City in Dubai, UAE. Following in the footsteps of Dubai Media City, it will cater to the production needs of the region and has plans to build movie studios like Hollywood sound stages backlots for various production needs...
- Dubai WaterfrontDubai WaterfrontThe Dubai Waterfront was expected to become the largest waterfront and largest man-made development in the world. The project is a conglomeration of canals and artificial archipelago; it will occupy the last remaining Persian Gulf coastline of Dubai, the most populous emirate of the United Arab...
- Dubai World CentralDubai World CentralDubai World Central is the company under which a number of planned projects are being constructed in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. According to the commercial website, the eight project companies that form this brand are:...
- Dubai World Central International AirportDubai World Central International AirportAl Maktoum International Airport is a major airport in Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates that opened on 27 June 2010. Previous working names have included "Jebel Ali International Airport," "Jebel Ali Airport City" and "Dubai World Central International Airport". It will be officially known...
- Emirates HotelEmirates HotelThe Emirates Park Towers is a twin-tower complex currently under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Once completed, at the cost of 1.8 billion dirhams, the twin tower will become a 1,612 room hotel run by Marriott International, with some residential apartments...
- Falconcity of Wonders
- Jumeirah BayJumeirah BayJumeirah Bay is a complex containing three skyscrapers in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The towers are located alongside one of the four lakes in the large Jumeirah Lake Towers project. All three buildings were designed by the National Engineering Bureau, and were developed by...
- Jumeirah Lake TowersJumeirah Lake TowersThe Jumeirah Lake Towers is a huge development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates which consists of a 79 towers being constructed along the edges of four artificial lakes as well as the JLT Embankment of 8 tower facing Jumeirah Islands. The lakes will be completely filled by end of 2009...
- Lake Shore TowersLake Shore TowersLake Shore Towers is a cluster of three towers which are under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The towers are part of a larger development and the company Al Nakheel is involved in their construction....
- Mag 218 TowerMag 218 TowerMag 218 Tower is a 66 floor residential skyscraper with 534 rooms at Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is owned by the Syrian Industrial businessman Muaffaq Al-Qaddah. Construction of Mag 218 Tower, which was designed by Dar Al-Handasah , started in 2006. It was completed in 2010...
- Mall of Arabia (Dubai)
- One Business BayOne Business BayOne Business Bay is a 35-storey skyscraper under construction on plot 001 at the northern entrance of Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Designed by German architects Kling Consult GmbH, the tower will have 3 basement floors and a five floor podium with 1000 car park spaces. The developer...
- Rose Rotana SuitesRose Rotana SuitesThe Rose Rayhaan by Rotana is a , 72-story hotel located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the world's fourth tallest hotel. The tower was originally to be , but design modification reduced it to . Construction began in 2004 and was completed in 2007...
- The World (archipelago)The World (archipelago)The World or World Islands is an artificial archipelago of various small islands constructed in the rough shape of a world map, located off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The World islands are composed mainly of sand dredged from Dubai's shallow coastal waters, and are one of several...
- Wind TowersWind TowersThe Wind Towers is a complex of two towers in Jumeirah Lake Towers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The two towers, Wind Tower 1 and Wind Tower 2, both consist of 38 floors but are 139 m and 137 m respectively. The towers are under construction and are expected to be completed in 2010 or early...
Skyscrapers in Dubai
- 21st Century Tower21st Century TowerThe 21st Century Tower is a 55-story skyscraper along the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai . At a height of 269 m it is the world's third-tallest residential building...
- 23 Marina23 Marina23 Marina is a residential skyscraper in Dubai and was built by the Hiranandani Group based in Mumbai, India. The tower has 90 floors and is . It is the world's Tallest all-residential building...
- Ahmed Abdul Rahim Al Attar TowerAhmed Abdul Rahim Al Attar TowerThe Ahmed Abdul Rahim Al Attar Tower is a supertall residential skyscraper that is topped out in 2010 along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Construction was stopped between November 2006 and May 2007 because the developer fired the main contractor , however it has now resumed...
- Almas TowerAlmas TowerAlmas Tower is a supertall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Construction of the office building began in early 2005 and was completed in 2009 with the installation of some remaining cladding panels at the top of the tower. The building topped out at in 2008, becoming the third-tallest...
- Burj Khalifa
- Burj Dubai Lake Hotel & Serviced Apartments
- Burj al-ArabBurj al-ArabBurj Al Arab is a 5-star luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At , it is the fourth tallest hotel in the world. Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge...
- Chelsea TowerChelsea TowerChelsea Tower is a skyscraper located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 49 storey building is occupied by a hotel and residential apartments. Chelsea Tower is the 17th-tallest building in Dubai, and one of the tallest residential buildings in the world. The tower stands...
- Dubai World Trade CentreDubai World Trade CentreThe Dubai World Trade Centre is a business complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, built by H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. It is located along Sheikh Zayed Road at the Trade Centre Roundabout...
- Emirates Office TowerEmirates Office TowerThe Emirates Office Tower, also known as Emirates Tower One, is a 54-floor office building along Sheikh Zayed Road in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Connected with the 56-floor Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel by a retail boulevard, the two towers form what is commonly referred to as the...
- Emirates TowersEmirates TowersThe Emirates Towers complex contains the Emirates Office Tower and Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel. The two towers, which rise to and , respectively, stand as the 12th- and 29th-tallest buildings in the world. The two towers are connected by a 9,000 m² two-storey retail complex known as "The...
- Infinity TowerInfinity TowerInfinity Tower is a skyscraper under construction by Palma Real Estate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The project resumed construction in July 2008, after a delay caused by the collapse of a nearby wall and subsequent flooding of the construction site....
- Jumeirah Emirates Towers HotelJumeirah Emirates Towers HotelJumeirah Emirates Hotel Tower, also known as 'Emirates Tower Two' is a 56-floor hotel in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The hotel includes 40 luxury suites and is operated by the Jumeirah International Group. Connected with 54-floor Emirates Office Tower by a retail boulevard, the two...
- Mag 218 TowerMag 218 TowerMag 218 Tower is a 66 floor residential skyscraper with 534 rooms at Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is owned by the Syrian Industrial businessman Muaffaq Al-Qaddah. Construction of Mag 218 Tower, which was designed by Dar Al-Handasah , started in 2006. It was completed in 2010...
- Rose Rotana SuitesRose Rotana SuitesThe Rose Rayhaan by Rotana is a , 72-story hotel located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the world's fourth tallest hotel. The tower was originally to be , but design modification reduced it to . Construction began in 2004 and was completed in 2007...
- The Tower (Dubai)The Tower (Dubai)The Tower is a 243 metre tower located on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE. It has 54 stories. This skyscraper with its remarkable pyramid peak was finished in 2002 and stands next to the famous Emirates Towers.-External links:*...
Hospitals in the United Arab Emirates
- List of hospitals in the United Arab Emirates
- Dr. Sulaiman Al-HabibSulaiman Al-Habib-Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib:Dr. Sulaiman Abdulaziz Al-Habib born in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia is the founder and the Chairman of Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Group which owns and operates a number of hospitals and medical centers in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Bahrain....
Medical Center - New Medical CenterNew Medical CenterNew Medical Centre is a healthcare chain in the United Arab Emirates . NMC is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, and has branch hospitals in Dubai and Sharjah and Al Ain....
Hotels in the United Arab Emirates
- Burj al-ArabBurj al-ArabBurj Al Arab is a 5-star luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At , it is the fourth tallest hotel in the world. Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge...
- Emirates PalaceEmirates PalaceThe Emirates Palace is a luxury hotel located in the United Arab Emirates city of Abu Dhabi.-Construction:The building was designed by renowned architect, John Elliott RIBA, who was Senior Vice President at Wimberly, Allison, Tong and Goo, an international firm specialising in Luxury Hotels.It...
- Grand Hyatt DubaiGrand Hyatt DubaiGrand Hyatt Dubai is a hotel in the area of Zabeel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is one of the Hyatt hotels.The area is in the way between Dubai Airport and the new developments in Dubai which is usually referred to as "new Dubai". The ruler of Dubai owns the hotel and it was established in...
- Jumeirah Emirates Towers HotelJumeirah Emirates Towers HotelJumeirah Emirates Hotel Tower, also known as 'Emirates Tower Two' is a 56-floor hotel in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The hotel includes 40 luxury suites and is operated by the Jumeirah International Group. Connected with 54-floor Emirates Office Tower by a retail boulevard, the two...
- Jumeirah International GroupJumeirah International GroupJumeirah is a Dubai based international luxury hotel chain and part of Dubai Holding, which is owned by the Dubai Government. It is named after Jumeirah ....
- Rose Rotana SuitesRose Rotana SuitesThe Rose Rayhaan by Rotana is a , 72-story hotel located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the world's fourth tallest hotel. The tower was originally to be , but design modification reduced it to . Construction began in 2004 and was completed in 2007...
- Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai
- InterContinental Hotels Group Dubai Festival City
Shopping malls in the United Arab Emirates
- Abu Dhabi MallAbu Dhabi MallAbu Dhabi Mall is one of the largest malls in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Mall comprises more than 220 stores, including a Cineplex, supermarkets, a large hypermarket as well as a large food court...
- BurJumanBurjumanBurJuman is a shopping mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . Located on Khalid bin Al Waleed Street in Bur Dubai, BurJuman is considered to be one of the oldest malls in the country. An underground Dubai Metro station for the Red Line and Green Line is currently situated at this location...
- The Dubai Mall
- Ibn Battuta MallIbn Battuta MallThe Ibn Battuta Mall is a large shopping mall on the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai close to Interchange 6 for Jebel Ali Village. It is named after Berber Moroccan famous traveller and explorer Ibn Battuta. This project was completed by the Nakheel Properties group in early 2005...
- List of shopping malls in the United Arab Emirates
- Mall of Arabia (Dubai)
- Mall of the EmiratesMall of the EmiratesThe Mall of the Emirates is a shopping mall in the Al Barsha district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was developed by Majid Al Futtaim Properties under the leadership of its CEO, Peter Walichnowski, who was also the developer of "Bluewater" near London, Europe's most successful shopping mall....
- Marina Mall, Abu DhabiMarina Mall, Abu DhabiMarina Mall is an Abu Dhabi shopping mall and entertainment venue. Located on the Breakwater and surrounded by the Persian Gulf, it is also located in a reclaimed land area that is becoming a hub for luxury retail projects....
- WafiWafiWafi is a popular Arabic name that expresses multiple good characteristics such as "reliable", "trustworthy", "perfect" and "loyal". The English translation of this name is either "reliable" or "loyal"....
Skyscrapers in the United Arab Emirates
- Silver Tower (Abu Dhabi)Silver Tower (Abu Dhabi)Silver Tower is a 120m tall building which was in 2006 the 16th tallest in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates. Silver Tower or HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Tower was made circa 1990 by Cassia and Associates. It used to be on the main Corniche Road, but with the reconstruction of...
- Sky Tower DubaiSky Tower DubaiSky Tower Abu Dhabi is a 312 metre tall supertall skyscraper with 74 floors in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It includes office and residential space. Construction was completed in 2010.-External links:*...
- See also: Skyscrapers in Dubai
Cricket grounds in the United Arab Emirates
- Sharjah Cricket Association StadiumSharjah Cricket Association StadiumThe Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium is in the emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. It was originally constructed in the early 1980s and has been much improved over the years...
- Sheikh Zayed StadiumSheikh Zayed StadiumSheikh Zayed Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches but can also stage athletics. It is named after the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and first president of the UAE. The construction of the...
Football venues in the United Arab Emirates
- Al Emirate Club Stadium
- Al Jazira Mohammed Bin Zayed StadiumAl Jazira Mohammed Bin Zayed StadiumAl Jazira Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football and cricket matches and is the home ground of Al Jazira Club....
- Jeque Zayed Stadium
- Khalid Bin Mohammed StadiumKhalid Bin Mohammed StadiumKhalid Bin Mohammed Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Al Shaab Club. The stadium holds 10,000 people....
- Al-Maktoum StadiumAl-Maktoum StadiumAl-Maktoum Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Al Nasr SC. The stadium holds 12,000 people.-External links:*...
- Al-Nahyan StadiumAl-Nahyan StadiumAl-Nahyan Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Al Wahda. The stadium holds 12,000 people and was built in 1995, the stadium also hosted group games of the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship....
- Al-Rashid StadiumAl-Rashid StadiumAl-Rashid Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 18,000 people....
- Sharjah Stadium (football)Sharjah Stadium (football)Sharjah Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Sharjah FC. The stadium holds 12,000 people....
- Sheikh Khalifa International StadiumSheikh Khalifa International StadiumSheikh Khalifa International Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.One of the most famous events to be staged on this stadium was the group E matches of the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship and the stadium also hosted some matches from the 1996 AFC Asian Cup.The...
- Tahnoun Bin Mohamed StadiumTahnoun Bin Mohamed StadiumTahnoun Bin Mohamed Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is one of the home grounds of Al Ain Club. The stadium holds approximately 15,000 people and was built in 1987.This stadium played host to two AFC...
Cities in the United Arab Emirates
- List of cities in the United Arab Emirates
- Abu DhabiAbu DhabiAbu Dhabi , literally Father of Gazelle, is the capital and the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates in terms of population and the largest of the seven member emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western...
- Ajmān (city)Ajman (city)Ajman is the capital of the emirate of Ajman located along the Persian Gulf.-Population:The city has a population of 225,000...
- Al AinAl AinAl Ain |Spring]]), also known as the Garden City due to its greenery, is the second largest city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the fourth largest city in the United Arab Emirates. With a population of 374,000 , it is located approximately 160 km east of the capital Abu Dhabi and about...
- Al KhanAl KhanAl Khan is a settlement in Sharjah.It is a suburb south of the city of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The suburb is located on the Al Khan Bay, which serves as a boundary between Sharjah and Dubai....
- DibbaDibbaDibba , sometimes spelled Diba or Daba, is a coastal region at the northeastern tip of the United Arab Emirates/Oman peninsula on the Gulf of Oman...
- DubaiDubaiDubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
- FujairahFujairahFujairah is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, and the only one on the Gulf of Oman in the country's east instead of Persian Gulf .-History:...
- Khor FakkanKhor FakkanKhor Fakkan is a town located along the Gulf of Oman on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates . The town is set on the picturesque bay of Khor Fakkan, which means "Creek of Two Jaws". Khor Fakkan belongs to the emirate of Sharjah but is geographically surrounded by the emirate of Fujairah...
- Mina' ZayidMina' ZayidMina Zayid , is the commercial deep-water port that serves the city and Emirate of Abu Dhabi, located in the North-East section of Abu Dhabi....
- Ras al-KhaimahRas al-KhaimahRas al-Khaimah is one of the emirates of the United Arab Emirates , in the east of the Persian Gulf. It is in the northern part of the UAE bordering Oman's exclave. The capital city and home of most residents is also called Ras al-Khaimah. The city has a population of 263,217 as of 2008. The city...
- RuwaisRuwaisAl Ruwais is a town located some 240 kilometers west of Abu Dhabi city. The Ruwais industrial and housing complex has been developed by ADNOC as a major contributor to the national economy and represents a series of multi-million-dollar investments by the company...
- SharjahSharjah (city)Sharjah is the third largest and most populous city in the United Arab Emirates. It is located along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula.Sharjah is the seat of government of the emirate of Sharjah...
- Sila (city)Sila (city)Sila is a border town 350 kilometers to the west of the Abu Dhabi emirate, United Arab Emirates, mainly consisting of emiratis town houses.There are archaeological remains over 7,000 years old at Sila.- References :...
- Umm al-QuwainUmm al-QuwainUmm al-Quwain is one of the emirates in the United Arab Emirates, located in the north of the country. The emirate was ruled until his death by Rashid bin Ahmad Al Mu'alla, who was a member of the UAE's Supreme Council since 1981. The emirate had 62,000 inhabitants in 2003 and has an area of 750...
Dubai
- DubaiDubaiDubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
- 7DAYS7days7DAYS is a free daily tabloid newspaper published in the United Arab Emirates. 7DAYS was the regions first free daily tabloid and remains a trusted source of local and national news in the UAE, where most other publications are owned or controlled by the government....
- Al Garhoud bridgeAl Garhoud bridgeAl Garhoud Bridge is one of four road bridges over Dubai Creek, and one of five crossing, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Al Garhoud Bridge forms the eastern end of the road toll that went into effect on 1 July 2007...
- Al Karama, DubaiAl Karama, DubaiAl Karama, or simply Karama , literally meaning dignity, is a residential district of Dubai close to Dubai Creek and part of the bustling older part of the city. It is outwardly distinctive due to the regularity of its low-rise residential buildings...
- Business BayBusiness BayBusiness Bay is a central business district under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The project features numerous skyscrapers located in an area where Dubai Creek will be dredged and extended. Business Bay will have upwards of 240 buildings, comprising commercial and residential...
- Crystal TowerCrystal Tower (Dubai)The Crystal Tower is a 20-floor tower in the Business Bay in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Construction of the Crystal Tower is expected to be completed in 2009....
- Dubai AirshowDubai AirshowThe Dubai Airshow is a biennial show held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is organized by "Fairs & Exhibitions Ltd" since the year 1989; in cooperation with the Government of Dubai, the Department of Civil Aviation and Dubai International Airport in collaboration with the UAE Union Defense...
- Dubai American AcademyDubai American AcademyDubai American Academy is a PreK-12 school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is a private institution run by GEMS Education, representing over 82 different nationalities.-Curriculum:...
- Dubai Desert ClassicDubai Desert ClassicThe Dubai Desert Classic is an annual professional golf tournament which takes place in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It has been part of the European Tour schedule since its inauguration in 1989, and was the first European Tour event to be staged in the Middle East...
- Dubai DrydocksDubai DrydocksDubai Drydocks is a drydocks facility located adjacent to Port Rashid in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The idea for Dubai Drydocks began in 1971. After feasibility studies and construction, the facility opened in 1983. It is the only large drydocks facility in the Persian Gulf.-External links:*...
- Dubai Festival CityDubai Festival CityDubai Festival City is a large residential, business and entertainment development in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Touted as a "city-within-a-city", Dubai Festival City is the Middle East's largest mixed-use development: all elements for work, living, and leisure will be contained...
- Dubai Healthcare City
- Dubai International Financial CenterDubai International Financial CenterThe Dubai International Financial Centre is a near-shore financial hub for the or Middle East and North Africa containing a capital market designated as a financial free zone in Dubai. The centre was designed by Eric Kuhne...
- Dubai International Food Safety ConferenceDubai International Food Safety ConferenceThe Dubai International Food Safety Conference is an annual conference organized by the Dubai Municipality, in conjunction with the Gulfood Exhibition, held at the Dubai International Convention Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.-Aim:...
- Dubai International Holy Quran AwardDubai International Holy Quran AwardThe Dubai International Holy Quran Award is an annual award given for memorization of the Qur'an sponsored by the government of the United Arab Emirates Alhumdulillah.-External links:* *...
- Dubai Internet CityDubai Internet CityDubai Internet City is an information technology park created by the government of Dubai as a free economic zone and a strategic base for companies targeting regional emerging markets. The economic rules of DIC allow companies to avail themselves of a number of ownership, taxation and custom...
- Dubai Investment Group
- Dubai MallDubai MallThe Dubai Mall is the world's largest shopping mall based on total area and sixth largest by gross leasable area. Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, it is part of the 20-billion-dollar Burj Khalifa complex, and includes 1,200 shops...
- Dubai Media IncorporatedDubai Media IncorporatedDubai Media Incorporated is the official media organization of the government of Dubai. It was established in 2003 as a government-owned company comprising a number of print, radio and TV channels under its umbrella including: Dubai TV, Al Bayan, Sama Dubai, Dubai One, Dubai Sports, Dubai Racing,...
- Dubai Police ForceDubai Police ForceThe Dubai Police Force is the 15,000 strong police force for the city of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. They come under the jurisdiction of the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE , and they cover an area of 4,114 square kilometres and a population of 1,321,453 people.-History:The...
- Dubai Ports WorldDubai Ports WorldDP World is a major operator of marine ports with 49 terminals in operation and a further 9 under development across 31 countries. In 2010, DP World handled nearly 50 million TEU across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia...
- Dubai Shopping FestivalDubai Shopping FestivalDubai Shopping Festival started on February 15, 1996 as a retail event intended to revitalise retail trade in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has since been promoted as a tourist attraction...
- Dubai Silicon OasisDubai Silicon OasisDubai Silicon Oasis is a 7.2km² free zone in Dubai with special benefits to companies operating within it. And providing various infrastructure services.-Introduction:...
- Dubai Summer SurprisesDubai Summer SurprisesThe Dubai Summer Surprises is an annual festival event that was launched in the summer of 1998 by the Dubai government in order to promote Dubai as a family holiday destination...
- DubiotechDubiotechDuBiotech, short for The Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park is a new development in Dubai aimed to attract biotechnology research and development to the emirate...
- Family tree of the Al Maktoum rulers
- Gulf NewsGulf NewsGulf News is a daily English language newspaper published from Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates with a December 2009 BPA audited circulation of over 117,036 qualified copies...
- Gulf Research CenterGulf Research CenterThe Gulf Research Center is a privately funded, non-partisan think tank, education provider and consultancy specializing in the Persian Gulf region. The GRC produces research from a Gulf perspective which redresses a current area studies imbalance wherein regional opinions and interests are...
- Jebel Ali Free ZoneJebel Ali Free ZoneJebel Ali Free Zone is a free economic zone located in the Jebel Ali area at the far western end of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, near Abu Dhabi...
- JumeirahJumeirahJumeirah literally means "beautiful." It is a coastal residential area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates mainly comprising low rise private dwellings. It is administratively divided into three neighborhoods titled "Jumeirah 1," Jumeirah 2" and "Jumeirah 3." It has both expensive and large detached...
- Jumeirah International GroupJumeirah International GroupJumeirah is a Dubai based international luxury hotel chain and part of Dubai Holding, which is owned by the Dubai Government. It is named after Jumeirah ....
- Khaleej TimesKhaleej TimesThe Khaleej Times is a daily English language newspaper published in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Traditionally perceived as the second most popular newspaper in the UAE, Khaleej Times has struggled to keep up its circulation and entered 2011 with a print run of just under 40,000 copies...
- List of fish on stamps of Dubai
- List of rulers of separate Emirates of the United Arab Emirates
- List of shopping malls in the United Arab Emirates
- List of shopping malls in Dubai
- Mushrif ParkMushrif ParkMushrif Park is 5.25 square kilometre desert-like park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located in the eastern part of the city , about 16 km from the traditional center of Dubai...
- My Vision - Challenges in the Race for ExcellenceMy Vision - Challenges in the Race for ExcellenceMy Vision — Challenges in the Race for Excellence is a book co-authored by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai and Vice-President of the United Arab Emirates, and Adel Bishtawi, Palestinian biographer and author...
- Qasim Sultan al-Banna
- Satwa, Dubai
- Suna pur
- Tourism in Dubai
- See also: Buildings and structures in Dubai
- See also: Sport in Dubai
- See also: Transport in Dubai
Communications in the United Arab Emirates
- Communications in the United Arab EmiratesCommunications in the United Arab EmiratesIn the United Arab Emirates, Federal Act No. 1 of 1976 establishes the Emirates Telecommunications Corporation as the sole telephone and telecommunications provider for the United Arab Emirates, freezones and modern housing developments are exempt from this and utilise a separate...
- .ae.aeThe domain name ae is the country code top-level domain in the Domain Name System of the Internet for the United Arab Emirates. It is administered by .aeDA which is part of the UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority....
- Du (telco)Du (telco)The Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company is a telecommunications company in the United Arab Emirates. Although Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company is its legal name, it was commercially rebranded as du in February 2006...
- EtisalatEtisalatEmirates Telecommunications Corporation, branded trade name Etisalat is a UAE based telecommunications services provider, currently operating in 18 countries across Asia, the Middle East and Africa...
- Postage stamps and postal history of SharjahPostage stamps and postal history of SharjahCivil mail from Sharjah went through the post office in Dubai until 1963. Military mail from the British Forces stationed in the area went through the RAF airport in Sharjah....
- List of people on stamps of the United Arab Emirates
Telecommunications companies of United Arab Emirates
- Du (telco)Du (telco)The Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company is a telecommunications company in the United Arab Emirates. Although Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company is its legal name, it was commercially rebranded as du in February 2006...
- EtisalatEtisalatEmirates Telecommunications Corporation, branded trade name Etisalat is a UAE based telecommunications services provider, currently operating in 18 countries across Asia, the Middle East and Africa...
- Warid TelecomWarid TelecomWarid Telecom International is an Abu Dhabi based mobile telecommunication firm providing telephony services in Congo, Pakistan and Uganda. Warid is expected to launch in the Ivory Coast and Georgia soon.-Pakistan:...
United Arab Emirati culture
- Abra (boat)Abra (boat)An abra is a traditional boat made of wood, used to transport people across Dubai Creek in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A medium-sized single-engine craft with a capacity of about 20 passengers, it is driven by a single operator from a cockpit stepped in the center of the hull...
- BukhoorBukhoorBukhoor , or Bakhoor, is the Arabic name given to woodchips soaked in fragrant oils.-Overview:In most Arab countries, bukhoor is the name given to scented bricks. These scented chips/bricks are burned in incense burners to perfume the home and clothing with a rich thick smoke...
- Coat of arms of the United Arab Emirates
- A Cup of Coffee
- Flag of the United Arab EmiratesFlag of the United Arab EmiratesThe flag of the United Arab Emirates was adopted on December 2, 1971.It contains the Pan-Arab colors red, green, white and black, which symbolize Arabian unity...
- MabkharaMabkharaMabkhara is a censer found across the Arab World and Turkey. The mabkhara was traditionally made from clay or soft stone . Most mabkhara have a square pedestal base with inward sloping sides which support a square cup with outward sloping sides. The wooden base is often carved out to form legs...
- MeshawahMeshawahMeshawah is the traditional dish in the UAE made out of dried fishes and mix of sacred spices with water and salt that is kept in the sun for the period of 30 long days. It is eaten with tasty bread or voluptuos rice and usually mixed with onions....
- Tahiat AlalamTahiat AlalamThe National Anthem of the United Arab Emirates, , also popularly known as Ishy Bilady , was officially accepted as the United Arab Emirates' national anthem after the formation of the country in 1971. The anthem was composed by Saad Abdel Wahab, who also composed the national anthems of other Arab...
- YowlaYowlaYowla is a type of type of traditional dance found in the United Arab Emirates. It involves spinning and throwing a rifle.-See also:* Ardha* Fijiri* Sawt * M'alayah* Liwa * Mizmar -External links:* *...
- See also: United Arab Emirati media
- See also: Religion in the United Arab Emirates
- See also: Sport in the United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirati art
- See also: United Arab Emirati artists
Languages of the United Arab Emirates
- Gulf ArabicGulf ArabicGulf Arabic is a variety of the Arabic language spoken around the shore of the Persian Gulf such as in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman...
- EnglishEnglish languageEnglish is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
- GermanGerman languageGerman is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
- Malayalam
- HindiHindiStandard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
, UrduUrduUrdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
United Arab Emirati music
- Music of the United Arab EmiratesMusic of the United Arab EmiratesThe music of the United Arab Emirates stems from the Persian Gulf khaleeji tradition, and from Bedouin folk music. Distinctive dance songs from the area's fishermen are also well-known...
- SandwashSandwashSandwash is the name of a groovecore band in the United Arab Emirates. Since its formation in 2002, the band has appeared on the cover of Time Out Dubai, received numerous airplays on UAE radio stations, been nominated in regional music award shows, and opened for various international acts,...
- Gandhi's CookbookGandhi's CookbookGandhi's Cookbook were a ska punk/hardcore punk band based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They split up in October 2010.-History:...
Economy of the United Arab Emirates
- Economy of the United Arab EmiratesEconomy of the United Arab EmiratesThe United Arab Emirates is a rapidly diversifying, highly developed economy, based on various socioeconomic indicators such as GDP per capita, energy consumption per capita, and the HDI....
- Abu Dhabi Investment AuthorityAbu Dhabi Investment AuthorityThe Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is a sovereign wealth fund owned by Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates founded for the purpose of investing funds on behalf of the Government of Abu Dhabi....
- Abu Dhabi Securities Market
- EmiratisationEmiratisationEmiratisation is an initiative by the government of the United Arab Emirates to employ its citizens in a meaningful and efficient manner in the public and private sectors....
- Jebel Ali Free ZoneJebel Ali Free ZoneJebel Ali Free Zone is a free economic zone located in the Jebel Ali area at the far western end of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, near Abu Dhabi...
- My Vision - Challenges in the Race for ExcellenceMy Vision - Challenges in the Race for ExcellenceMy Vision — Challenges in the Race for Excellence is a book co-authored by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai and Vice-President of the United Arab Emirates, and Adel Bishtawi, Palestinian biographer and author...
- The national sukuk program (UAE)The national sukuk program (UAE)National Bonds Corporation PJSC is a Sharia Complaint Saving Scheme, a Dubai-based private joint stock shareholding company that was established in March 2006 with a paid-up capital of AED 150 million...
- United Arab Emirates dirhamUnited Arab Emirates dirhamThe dirham is the currency of the United Arab Emirates. The ISO 4217 code for the United Arab Emirates dirham is AED. Unofficial abbreviations include DH or Dhs. The dirham is subdivided into 100 ....
Companies of the United Arab Emirates
- ADNOCADNOCThe Abu Dhabi National Oil Company or ADNOC is the state-owned oil company of the United Arab Emirates . It is considered to be the world's fourth largest oil company with access to country's oil and gas reserves, .-Operations:...
- ARY GroupARY GroupThe ARY Group is a Dubai-based holding company founded by a Pakistani businessman, Haji Abdul Razzak Yaqoob. Abdul is the Chief Executive Officer and owner of the Group...
- Al-Ghurair GroupAl-Ghurair Group-The Family:The Al Ghurair Family legacy can be traced back to Ahmad Al Ghurair who founded Al Ghurair Group in 1960. The family name has been a fixture within the UAE business community ever since. Ahmad Al Ghurair passed on his legacy to his sons Saif, Abdulla, Majid, Marwan and Jomaa.-Recent...
- Aldar PropertiesAldar PropertiesAldar Properties PJSC is a real estate development, management and investment company with headquarters in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates...
- Ashai Group InternationalAshai Group InternationalAshai Group International or AGI, is a Los Angeles and Dubai based firm mainly involved in services related to real estate development. The firm specializes in the design and conceptual development of high-end residences and large-scale commercial projects including luxury hotels, island resorts,...
- BorougeBorougeBorouge, a manufacturer of polyoleofins, was founded in 1998, and is a joint venture of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and Austria's Borealis...
- Du (telco)Du (telco)The Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company is a telecommunications company in the United Arab Emirates. Although Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company is its legal name, it was commercially rebranded as du in February 2006...
- Dubai Aerospace EnterpriseDubai Aerospace EnterpriseDubai Aerospace Enterprise is a global aviation corporation. DAE was founded by the Dubai government in 2006 with a $15bn capital base. The company originally had six divisions - DAE Capital, DAE Services, DAE Manufacturing, DAE Airports, DAE Engineering and DAE University...
- Dubai International CapitalDubai International CapitalDubai International Capital is the international investment arm of Dubai Holding, a holding company and sovereign wealth fund of the government of Dubai and its ruling family and has been over-leveraged to the point whereby the company is not able to service its interest payments in a normal fashion...
- Dubai Ports WorldDubai Ports WorldDP World is a major operator of marine ports with 49 terminals in operation and a further 9 under development across 31 countries. In 2010, DP World handled nearly 50 million TEU across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia...
- EtisalatEtisalatEmirates Telecommunications Corporation, branded trade name Etisalat is a UAE based telecommunications services provider, currently operating in 18 countries across Asia, the Middle East and Africa...
- I-mateI-matei-mate was a company selling Windows Mobile-powered devices. The Group was launched by Jim Morrison, who began his telecoms career at sea with Cable & Wireless and was later involved in the team at O2 that designed the first O2 Xda Pocket PC phone...
- Warid TelecomWarid TelecomWarid Telecom International is an Abu Dhabi based mobile telecommunication firm providing telephony services in Congo, Pakistan and Uganda. Warid is expected to launch in the Ivory Coast and Georgia soon.-Pakistan:...
- See also: Airlines of the United Arab Emirates
- See also: Telecommunications companies of United Arab Emirates
Public Relations companies of the United Arab Emirates
- Strawberry Public Relations
- The Guild
Web Development companies of the United Arab Emirates
- OnLime Middle East
- H2O Web Development Dubai
- Strategy Marketing Web Development Companies
Investment & Consulting companies of the United Arab Emirates
- ASCALA Capital and Consulting
- Emirates Investment & Development PSC (Dubai)
Ports and harbours of the United Arab Emirates
- Hamriyah (Sharjah)Hamriyah (Sharjah)Hamriyah Port is the collective name for a town, deep water seaport and ancillary facilities located in the Hamriyah Free Zone in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates....
- Jebel AliJebel AliJebel Ali is a port town, located 35 kilometres southwest of the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates . The village has a thriving expatriate community with over 300 residents. The area is also home to "5,500 companies from 120 countries"....
- Port Rashid
- Mina' ZayidMina' ZayidMina Zayid , is the commercial deep-water port that serves the city and Emirate of Abu Dhabi, located in the North-East section of Abu Dhabi....
Schools in the United Arab Emirates
- Abu Dhabi Indian SchoolAbu Dhabi Indian SchoolAbu Dhabi Indian School is one of the largest private school offering Indian curriculum education in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The School is managed by a Honorary Board of Governors, with the head chairman being Dr. B R Shetty...
- American International School - Abu DhabiAmerican International School - Abu DhabiThe American International School in Abu Dhabi or AISA was founded in 1995 to serve the needs of the local and expatriate residents of Abu Dhabi who want their children to pursue both American and International Baccalaureate curricula...
- American School of DubaiAmerican School of DubaiThe American School of Dubai , previously known as the Jumeirah American School, is located in the Al-Barsha community of Dubai, United Arab Emirates....
- Dubai British SchoolDubai British SchoolDubai British School is a British international school, located in the Springs area of Dubai's Emirates Hills. A member of the Taaleem group of schools, DBS enrolls just over 1000 students, aged 3 to 18...
- Dubai CollegeDubai CollegeDubai College is a British system independent school in the Al Sufouh area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, established in 1978. It is a secondary school for 11-16 year olds with a sixth form for 16-18 year old. Students prepare for the British GCSE and A level examinations...
- Dubai Modern High SchoolDubai Modern High SchoolDubai Modern High School is an Indian school in Dubai, founded in 1986. An integral part of the GEMS group of schools, it offers the ICSE & IB syllabus and a day-boarding system which encompasses all aspects of a student's life.-KHDA Inspection Report:The Knowledge and Human Development Authority ...
- English College DubaiEnglish College DubaiBuilt in 1992, the English College Dubai is a mixed/coeducational school in Dubai that follows the British Curriculum. The College is located on Sheikh Zayed Road, opposite the new Oasis Centre. The school currently has approximately 700 students in the secondary school and around 300 students in...
- International School of ChoueifatInternational School of ChoueifatThe International School of Choueifat is a collection of international schools run by the SABIS school system in various countries of the Middle East. The first International School of Choueifat started in Choueifat, Lebanon in 1886 and later spread to various parts of the Gulf region...
- Our Own English High SchoolOur Own English High SchoolOur Own English High School is a chain of schools started by the Varkey Group of Schools across the cities of the United Arab Emirates. The first Our Own school was started in 1968 in Dubai.-Dubai branch:...
- Sharjah American International SchoolSharjah American International SchoolSharjah American International School is a K-12 educational institution located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. SAIS awards an American high school diploma upon completion of the required coursework by the end of grade 12....
- TamkeenTamkeenTamkeen is Arabic for enablement and empowerment. Tamkeen Group based in Saudi Arabia is a leading industrial and trading company that markets its products and services across the Middle East....
- Al Yasmina School
- Pearl Primary School
- Giggles English School
- Emirates National School
Universities and colleges in the United Arab Emirates
- Abu Dhabi Men's College
- Abu Dhabi Women's College
- Ajman University of Science and TechnologyAjman University of Science and TechnologyThe Ajman University of Science and Technology is a technology-oriented university in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. The university was founded in 1988 as a university college...
- Al Ain Men's College
- Al Ain Women's College
- American University of AsiaAmerican University of AsiaThe American University of Asia , established in 1995, is a non-profit organization which serves as a Board of Trustees to provide policies and oversight for two private institutions of higher education: The Institute of Technological Studies in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Sharjah College in Sharjah,...
- CERT Group of Companies
- American University in DubaiAmerican University in DubaiThe American University in Dubai is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 1995. AUD was founded in 1995 as a branch campus of the American InterContinental University in Atlanta, Georgia, but turned into a private, non-sectarian...
- Dubai Medical College for GirlsDubai Medical College for GirlsDubai Medical College for Girls is the first private college awarding degree of Medicine & Surgery in the United Arab Emirates, due to the foresight of Haj Saeed Lootah...
- Dubai Men's CollegeDubai Men's CollegeDubai Men’s College , one of the first Higher Colleges of Technology , is a government-funded higher education institution located in Academic City, Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates . HCT, the largest higher education institution in the UAE, was established in 1988 and was designed to educate and...
- Dubai Women's College
- Etisalat University CollegeEtisalat University CollegeEtisalat University College is a private university for men that was established by Etisalat for engineering and is located in the Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, with programs in Engineering and Applied Sciences. It has a department for Communication engineering, Computer engineering, Electronic...
- Fujairah Men's College
- Fujairah Women's College
- Al Ghurair UniversityAl Ghurair UniversityAl Ghurair University is a private university located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and founded by Al Ghurair. The university offers bachelor's degrees in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Interior...
- Heriot-Watt University DubaiHeriot-Watt University DubaiHeriot-Watt University Dubai is a campus of the Scottish Heriot-Watt University in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Dubai Campus, located in Dubai International Academic City offers a quality British education to students and executives from around the Gulf and further afield...
- Higher Colleges of TechnologyHigher Colleges of TechnologyThe Higher Colleges of Technology was established in 1988, and is the largest institution of higher learning in the United Arab Emirates with over 19,000 students. During the 2011 - 2012 academic year there were 12,217 female and 7,298 male students enrolled at 17 campuses and 92 programs...
- Ras Al Khaimah Men's College
- Ras Al Khaimah Women's College
- American University of SharjahAmerican University of SharjahAmerican University of Sharjah is an independent, not-for-profit coeducational higher educational institution in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, founded in 1997 by Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah...
- Sharjah Men's College
- Sharjah Women's College
- The British University in Dubai
- United Arab Emirates UniversityUnited Arab Emirates UniversityUnited Arab Emirates University was established in 1976, and is the oldest of the three government-sponsored institutions of higher learning in the United Arab Emirates compared to the Higher Colleges of Technology and Zayed University...
- University of Wollongong in DubaiUniversity of Wollongong in DubaiThe University of Wollongong in Dubai also known as UOWD is a private university located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. University of Wollongong in Dubai is one of the UAE’s oldest and most prestigious universities...
- Zayed UniversityZayed UniversityZayed University , established in 1998, is the newest of the three government sponsored higher educational institutions in the United Arab Emirates. The other two institutions are the Higher Colleges of Technology established in 1988 and the United Arab Emirates University established in 1976...
Emirates of the United Arab Emirates
- Emirates of the United Arab EmiratesEmirates of the United Arab EmiratesThe United Arab Emirates is composed of 7 emirates :-References:...
- Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi (emirate)Abu Dhabi, officially the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, , is one of seven emirates that constitute the United Arab Emirates . It is the capital of UAE and is the largest emirate by area , and second-largest by population , accounting for approximately 86% of the total land area of the UAE...
- AjmānAjmanAjman , also spelt Ujman, is one of the seven emirates constituting the United Arab Emirates . With an area of just 260 square kilometres , Ajman is the smallest emirate by area...
- DubaiDubaiDubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
- FujairahFujairahFujairah is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, and the only one on the Gulf of Oman in the country's east instead of Persian Gulf .-History:...
- Ras al-KhaimahRas al-KhaimahRas al-Khaimah is one of the emirates of the United Arab Emirates , in the east of the Persian Gulf. It is in the northern part of the UAE bordering Oman's exclave. The capital city and home of most residents is also called Ras al-Khaimah. The city has a population of 263,217 as of 2008. The city...
- Sharjah
- Umm al-QuwainUmm al-QuwainUmm al-Quwain is one of the emirates in the United Arab Emirates, located in the north of the country. The emirate was ruled until his death by Rashid bin Ahmad Al Mu'alla, who was a member of the UAE's Supreme Council since 1981. The emirate had 62,000 inhabitants in 2003 and has an area of 750...
- See also: Dubai
Geography of the United Arab Emirates
- Geography of the United Arab EmiratesGeography of the United Arab EmiratesThe United Arab Emirates is situated in Southwest Asia, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia; it is in a strategic location along northern approaches to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit point for world crude oil. The UAE lies between 22°50′ and 26°...
- Al AweerAl AweerAl Aweer is a suburb of Dubai, about 35 kilometres from the city centre. It was a farming village with Bedouin camps until the 1990s, when the city was hugely expanded and when the Emirates Road was established. The area now contains, in addition to farms, houses, palaces, the city's main...
- Al GarhoudAl GarhoudAl Garhoud is a commercial and residential locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Al Garhoud is close to Dubai International Airport and therefore preferred by Emirates Airline airline pilots as a living place...
- Al HazzanahAl HazzanahAl Hazzanah is a suburb in the city of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. it is the home of the Al Shaab Club, one of the most famous clubs in the Emirates....
- Al Isaily preserveAl Isaily preserveThe Al Isaily preserve is a natural wildlife preserve that contains rare animals such as gazelles, and also birds....
- Gulf of OmanGulf of OmanThe Gulf of Oman or Sea of Oman is a strait that connects the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz, which then runs to the Persian Gulf. It is generally included as a branch of the Persian Gulf, not as an arm of the Arabian Sea. On the north coast is Pakistan and Iran...
- ISO 3166-2:AEISO 3166-2:AEISO 3166-2:AE is the entry for the United Arab Emirates in ISO 3166-2, part of the ISO 3166 standard published by the International Organization for Standardization , which defines codes for the names of the principal subdivisions of all countries coded in ISO 3166-1.Currently for the United Arab...
- NahwaNahwaNahwa is a village that is part of the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. It is an enclave within the Omani territory of Madha, itself an exclave of Oman....
- Sharjah National ParkSharjah National ParkSharjah National Park is a park in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. The park was established in 1982 and is managed by Sharjah Municipality. It is one of the country's biggest public parks and contains a small zoo for Middle Eastanimals....
- See also: Cities in the United Arab Emirates
- See also: Emirates of the United Arab Emirates
- See also: Ports and harbours of the United Arab Emirates
Demographics of the United Arab Emirates
- Demographics of the United Arab EmiratesDemographics of the United Arab EmiratesThis article is about the demographic features of the population of the United Arab Emirates, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.- Population:...
- See also: Languages of the United Arab Emirates
Islands of the United Arab Emirates
- Al Lulu IslandAl Lulu IslandAl Lulu Island is a man-made island off the coast of Abu Dhabi island. It stretches from the Abu Dhabi Breakwater to the Zayed Sea Port. Land reclamation was completed in 1992. After several plans which were subsequently dropped, the island is now being developed by Sorouh Real Estate as a mixed...
- Dalma (island)Dalma (island)Dalma is an Emarati island located in Persian Gulf approximately 26 miles off the coast of Abu Dhabi and 72 miles from Doha. The Abu Dhabi Islands Archaeological Survey ADIAS carried out an initial archaeological survey of Dalma island in 1992. A total of more than 20 archaeological sites were...
- Das IslandDas IslandDas Island is an island in the Persian Gulf near Qatar. It is part of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates but lies well offshore, about north-west of the mainland. It covers approximately by , and is almost rectangular in shape....
- Jumeirah IslandsJumeirah IslandsJumeirah Islands is a housing development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, developed by Nakheel Properties, one of Dubai's largest developers. Jumeirah Islands consists of small islands , each comprising 16 villas. They all sit in an artificial lake...
- Muqayshit
- Marawah
Maps of the United Arab Emirates
- See also: Maps of the history of the United Arab Emirates
Towns and villages in the United Arab Emirates
- Al Naba'ahAl Naba'ahAl Naba'ah is one of the oldest areas of the emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. It is located between Al Muraijah area and Al Roah area. It has recently changed to a commercial district with some old Arabic houses remaining....
- Ar-ramsAr-ramsAl Hayr is a settlement in Ras al-Khaimah. It is about 25 km to the north of Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. It is a major historical town, which was the scene of many battles against the British. Ar-rams has around 2500 residents, most of whom are from the al Tunaiji tribe....
- Dafta (United Arab Emirates)Dafta (United Arab Emirates)Dafta is a village near Masafi in the United Arab Emirates and ruled by Ras al-Khaimah Emirate. It is surrounded by mountains. Dafta is in the middle of the road that leads to Fujairah. It is located in the middle of the Valley of Ham . The Sharjah government is connecting Dafta with Khor Fakkan by...
- Dhadna
- DhaidDhaidDhaid, or Al Dhaid, is the capital of the central district of the Emirate of Sharjah. It is a large agricultural town surrounded by fertile land...
- DibbaDibbaDibba , sometimes spelled Diba or Daba, is a coastal region at the northeastern tip of the United Arab Emirates/Oman peninsula on the Gulf of Oman...
- Jebel AliJebel AliJebel Ali is a port town, located 35 kilometres southwest of the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates . The village has a thriving expatriate community with over 300 residents. The area is also home to "5,500 companies from 120 countries"....
- Khalifa CityKhalifa CityKhalifa City is a residential suburb of the city of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. It is divided into 3 areas: Khalifa City A, Khalifa City B, and New Khalifa City. Khalifa City A is on the main highway to Dubai and lies about 30 kilometres from Abu Dhabi. It is close to Abu Dhabi...
- KhattKhattKhatt is a mountainous village south-east of the city of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. It is known for its long history of tribal wars between the rulers of Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. It is also famous for its springs of sulphur water....
- LehbabLehbabLahbab is a village in the United Arab Emirates about 50 km south of Dubai. It has a population of approximately 1,000 people and is situated on the highway between Dubai and the border of the Sultanate of Oman. The village residents are wealthy Bedouins that are close friends to the royal...
- MasafiMasafiMasafi is a village located on the edge of the Hajar Mountains in the United Arab Emirates. It developed along the old unpaved road which ran from Fujairah to Dubai via Sharjah. It was a trading post and refuelling stop for 4x4 vehicles and camel trains that plied the route before the modern...
- Wadi quda'ahWadi quda'ahWadi quda'ah is a village in a valley located about 35 km northeast of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Its residents are from the Hoboos family....
United Arab Emirates geography stubs
- Abu MusaAbu MusaAbu Musa is a 12-km² island in the eastern Persian Gulf, part of a six-island archipelago near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The island is administered by Iran as part of the Iranian province of Hormozgan, but is also claimed by the United Arab Emirates .Abu Musa's inhabitants call it...
- AjmānAjmanAjman , also spelt Ujman, is one of the seven emirates constituting the United Arab Emirates . With an area of just 260 square kilometres , Ajman is the smallest emirate by area...
- Ajmān (city)Ajman (city)Ajman is the capital of the emirate of Ajman located along the Persian Gulf.-Population:The city has a population of 225,000...
- Al AweerAl AweerAl Aweer is a suburb of Dubai, about 35 kilometres from the city centre. It was a farming village with Bedouin camps until the 1990s, when the city was hugely expanded and when the Emirates Road was established. The area now contains, in addition to farms, houses, palaces, the city's main...
- Al Barsha Third
- Al GarhoudAl GarhoudAl Garhoud is a commercial and residential locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Al Garhoud is close to Dubai International Airport and therefore preferred by Emirates Airline airline pilots as a living place...
- Al HazzanahAl HazzanahAl Hazzanah is a suburb in the city of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. it is the home of the Al Shaab Club, one of the most famous clubs in the Emirates....
- Al Isaily preserveAl Isaily preserveThe Al Isaily preserve is a natural wildlife preserve that contains rare animals such as gazelles, and also birds....
- Al KhanAl KhanAl Khan is a settlement in Sharjah.It is a suburb south of the city of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The suburb is located on the Al Khan Bay, which serves as a boundary between Sharjah and Dubai....
- Al Lulu IslandAl Lulu IslandAl Lulu Island is a man-made island off the coast of Abu Dhabi island. It stretches from the Abu Dhabi Breakwater to the Zayed Sea Port. Land reclamation was completed in 1992. After several plans which were subsequently dropped, the island is now being developed by Sorouh Real Estate as a mixed...
- Al MushrifAl MushrifAl Mushrif is a central neighborhood in the city of Abu Dhabi. Made up mostly of villas, it is located in an area between Airport Road and The Beach Road, which extends to Mussafah Bridge. It contains the Al Mushrif Palace and Al Mushrif Children's Park...
- Al Naba'ahAl Naba'ahAl Naba'ah is one of the oldest areas of the emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. It is located between Al Muraijah area and Al Roah area. It has recently changed to a commercial district with some old Arabic houses remaining....
- Al Reem IslandAl Reem IslandAl Reem Island is a residential, commercial and business project on Al Reem Isle, a natural island 600 meters off the coast of Abu Dhabi island. It is currently being developed separately by Sorouh Real Estate , Reem Investments, and Tamouh...
- Al Thaid
- Ar-ramsAr-ramsAl Hayr is a settlement in Ras al-Khaimah. It is about 25 km to the north of Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. It is a major historical town, which was the scene of many battles against the British. Ar-rams has around 2500 residents, most of whom are from the al Tunaiji tribe....
- Arabian RanchesArabian RanchesArabian Ranches is a residential project located on Emirates Road in Dubai. The project consists of different kinds of villas and townhouses...
- Bur DubaiBur DubaiBur Dubai is a historic district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, located on the western side of the Dubai Creek. The name literally translates to Mainland Dubai, a reference to the traditional separation of the Bur Dubai area from Deira by the Dubai Creek...
- Creative CityCreative CityCreative City launched by Fujairah Media, as an alternative to Dubai Media City aims to attract regional and International broadcast TV and radio providers to Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. While also providing creative media related services....
- Dafta (United Arab Emirates)Dafta (United Arab Emirates)Dafta is a village near Masafi in the United Arab Emirates and ruled by Ras al-Khaimah Emirate. It is surrounded by mountains. Dafta is in the middle of the road that leads to Fujairah. It is located in the middle of the Valley of Ham . The Sharjah government is connecting Dafta with Khor Fakkan by...
- Dalma (island)Dalma (island)Dalma is an Emarati island located in Persian Gulf approximately 26 miles off the coast of Abu Dhabi and 72 miles from Doha. The Abu Dhabi Islands Archaeological Survey ADIAS carried out an initial archaeological survey of Dalma island in 1992. A total of more than 20 archaeological sites were...
- Das (island)
- Das IslandDas IslandDas Island is an island in the Persian Gulf near Qatar. It is part of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates but lies well offshore, about north-west of the mainland. It covers approximately by , and is almost rectangular in shape....
- Dhadna
- DhaidDhaidDhaid, or Al Dhaid, is the capital of the central district of the Emirate of Sharjah. It is a large agricultural town surrounded by fertile land...
- Diba
- DibbaDibbaDibba , sometimes spelled Diba or Daba, is a coastal region at the northeastern tip of the United Arab Emirates/Oman peninsula on the Gulf of Oman...
- Dubai Healthcare City
- Dubai Knowledge VillageDubai Knowledge VillageDubai Knowledge Village is a educational free trade zone campus in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that provides facilities for training and learning institutions to operate with 100% foreign ownership. There are over 400 institutions operating within it, which include universities,...
- Dubai MarinaDubai MarinaDubai Marina is a district in the heart of what has become known as "new Dubai" in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai Marina is a canal city, carved along a two mile stretch of Persian Gulf shoreline. When the entire development is complete, it will accommodate more than 120,000 people in...
- Dubai Media CityDubai Media CityDubai Media City , part of Dubai Holding, is a tax-free zone within Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has been built by the Dubai government to boost UAE's media foothold, and has become a regional hub for media organizations including news agencies, publishing, online media, advertising, production,...
- Dubai Studio CityDubai Studio CityDubai Studio City is part of Dubai Media City in Dubai, UAE. Following in the footsteps of Dubai Media City, it will cater to the production needs of the region and has plans to build movie studios like Hollywood sound stages backlots for various production needs...
- Educational ZoneEducational ZoneThe Educational Zone is a school community in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates which houses several international schools. The zone is located in Muroor Community and neighbours the Embassies Community....
- Emirates RoadEmirates RoadE 311 is a route in the United Arab Emirates. The road begins in Jebel Ali Free Zone and extends eastward towards Ras Al Khaimah...
- Gulf of OmanGulf of OmanThe Gulf of Oman or Sea of Oman is a strait that connects the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz, which then runs to the Persian Gulf. It is generally included as a branch of the Persian Gulf, not as an arm of the Arabian Sea. On the north coast is Pakistan and Iran...
- Hamriyah (Sharjah)Hamriyah (Sharjah)Hamriyah Port is the collective name for a town, deep water seaport and ancillary facilities located in the Hamriyah Free Zone in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates....
- Jabal YibirJabal YibirJabal Yibir is a 1,527 m tall mountain in the United Arab Emirates, and is the country's highest named point. It is located in the Hajar Mountains near ....
- Jebel AliJebel AliJebel Ali is a port town, located 35 kilometres southwest of the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates . The village has a thriving expatriate community with over 300 residents. The area is also home to "5,500 companies from 120 countries"....
- Jebel Ali Free ZoneJebel Ali Free ZoneJebel Ali Free Zone is a free economic zone located in the Jebel Ali area at the far western end of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, near Abu Dhabi...
- Jebel HafeetJebel HafeetJebel Hafeet is a mountain primarily in the United Arab Emirates on the outskirts of Al Ain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The mountain actually straddles part of the border with Oman. The mountain rises 1249 meters and offers an impressive view over the city...
- Jebel Hajar
- JumeirahJumeirahJumeirah literally means "beautiful." It is a coastal residential area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates mainly comprising low rise private dwellings. It is administratively divided into three neighborhoods titled "Jumeirah 1," Jumeirah 2" and "Jumeirah 3." It has both expensive and large detached...
- Jumeirah IslandsJumeirah IslandsJumeirah Islands is a housing development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, developed by Nakheel Properties, one of Dubai's largest developers. Jumeirah Islands consists of small islands , each comprising 16 villas. They all sit in an artificial lake...
- KhattKhattKhatt is a mountainous village south-east of the city of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. It is known for its long history of tribal wars between the rulers of Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. It is also famous for its springs of sulphur water....
- LehbabLehbabLahbab is a village in the United Arab Emirates about 50 km south of Dubai. It has a population of approximately 1,000 people and is situated on the highway between Dubai and the border of the Sultanate of Oman. The village residents are wealthy Bedouins that are close friends to the royal...
- Marawah
- MasafiMasafiMasafi is a village located on the edge of the Hajar Mountains in the United Arab Emirates. It developed along the old unpaved road which ran from Fujairah to Dubai via Sharjah. It was a trading post and refuelling stop for 4x4 vehicles and camel trains that plied the route before the modern...
- Port Rashid
- Mina' ZayidMina' ZayidMina Zayid , is the commercial deep-water port that serves the city and Emirate of Abu Dhabi, located in the North-East section of Abu Dhabi....
- Muqayshit
- Mushrif ParkMushrif ParkMushrif Park is 5.25 square kilometre desert-like park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located in the eastern part of the city , about 16 km from the traditional center of Dubai...
- NahwaNahwaNahwa is a village that is part of the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. It is an enclave within the Omani territory of Madha, itself an exclave of Oman....
- NaifNaifNaif is a locality in Deira side of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is a commercial and residential locality. Considering the nearby localities, Naif is larger in size. It is one of the oldest localities. The residents of this locality are mainly South Asians....
- Ras Al Khaimah Media Free ZoneRas Al Khaimah Media Free ZoneRas Al Khaimah Media Free Zone and Film City was launched 3 January 2006, by the Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone authority competing directly with Dubai Media City. RAKFTZ is being developed because of the increasing cost of living in Dubai, which makes Ras Al Khaimah an alternative place to go...
- Ras Al Khaimah spaceportRas Al Khaimah spaceportThe Ras Al Khaimah spaceport will be located in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. It is a joint venture between Prodea and Space Adventures, and will be used to launch suborbital tourist flights in the Space Adventures Explorer spaceplane.-External links:* * * * * -See...
- Rigga RoadRigga RoadRigga Road is a road on the Deira side of the city of Dubai. It has many tourist activities and is the location of major financial institutions. It also witnesses major events during the Dubai Shopping Festival. Both sides of the centrally tree lined road comprise of various eateries and banks,...
- RuwaisRuwaisAl Ruwais is a town located some 240 kilometers west of Abu Dhabi city. The Ruwais industrial and housing complex has been developed by ADNOC as a major contributor to the national economy and represents a series of multi-million-dollar investments by the company...
- Saadiyat IslandSaadiyat IslandSaadiyat Island is a large, low lying island 500 metres off the coast of Abu Dhabi island in the UAE, currently being developed.A mixed commercial, residential, and leisure project is currently under construction on the island, expected to be completed in 2020...
- Satwa, Dubai
- Shams Abu DhabiShams Abu DhabiThe Shams project will be developed on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi by Sorouh Real Estate and occupy approximately 25% of the island. It will occupy 1.32 million square meters of which, 90% will be dedicated to residential buildings and has a potential of developing 22,000 residential units which will...
- Sharjah National ParkSharjah National ParkSharjah National Park is a park in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. The park was established in 1982 and is managed by Sharjah Municipality. It is one of the country's biggest public parks and contains a small zoo for Middle Eastanimals....
- Sila (city)Sila (city)Sila is a border town 350 kilometers to the west of the Abu Dhabi emirate, United Arab Emirates, mainly consisting of emiratis town houses.There are archaeological remains over 7,000 years old at Sila.- References :...
- Sir Bani YasSir Bani YasSir Bani Yas is a natural Island located southwest of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It lies offshore from Jebel Dhanna, which serves as a crossing point to other islands such as Dalma. Sir Bani Yas is from north to south and from east to west making it the largest,...
- Suna pur
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- Umm al-QuwainUmm al-QuwainUmm al-Quwain is one of the emirates in the United Arab Emirates, located in the north of the country. The emirate was ruled until his death by Rashid bin Ahmad Al Mu'alla, who was a member of the UAE's Supreme Council since 1981. The emirate had 62,000 inhabitants in 2003 and has an area of 750...
- Wadi quda'ahWadi quda'ahWadi quda'ah is a village in a valley located about 35 km northeast of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Its residents are from the Hoboos family....
- Zabeel RoadZabeel RoadZabeel Road extends from Maktoum Bridge to near the trade centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is famous for its furniture shops and lavish office buildings....
Government of the United Arab Emirates
- Dubai Police ForceDubai Police ForceThe Dubai Police Force is the 15,000 strong police force for the city of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. They come under the jurisdiction of the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE , and they cover an area of 4,114 square kilometres and a population of 1,321,453 people.-History:The...
- Federal National CouncilFederal National CouncilThe Federal National Council , is the federal authority of the United Arab Emirates formed to represent the general emirati people. The FNC consist of 40 members with advisory tasks in the house of legislative council...
- Military of the United Arab EmiratesMilitary of the United Arab EmiratesThe Union Defence Force is the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates and has primary responsibility for the defense of all seven emirates. It consists of 65,000 personnel, and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi.-History:...
- List of Prime Ministers of the United Arab Emirates
Foreign relations of the United Arab Emirates
- Foreign relations of the United Arab EmiratesForeign relations of the United Arab EmiratesSince the establishment of the United Arab Emirates in 2 December 1971, UAE adopted a balanced foreign policy based on adoption of dialogue, respect of international conventions, commitment to the United Nations Charter and non-interference of other country's internal affairs, and the settlement of...
- Greater and Lesser TunbsGreater and Lesser TunbsGreater Tunb and Lesser Tunb are two small islands in the eastern Persian Gulf, close to the Strait of Hormuz. They lie at and respectively, some 12 kilometers from each other and 20 south of the Iranian island of Qeshm...
- See also: United Arab Emirati extrajudicial prisoners of the United States
Healthcare in the United Arab Emirates
- See also: Hospitals in the United Arab Emirates
History of the United Arab Emirates
- History of the United Arab EmiratesHistory of the United Arab EmiratesThe United Arab Emirates was formed from the group of tribally organised Arabian Peninsula sheikhdoms along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf and the northwestern coast of the Gulf of Oman.-Advent of Islam:...
- Gulf Air Flight 771Gulf Air Flight 771Gulf Air Flight 771 was a flight from Karachi, Pakistan to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. On 23 September 1983, while the Boeing 737-2P6 was on approach to Abu Dhabi International Airport, a bomb exploded in the baggage compartment. The plane crashed in the desert near Mina Jebel Ali between Abu...
- Postage stamps and postal history of SharjahPostage stamps and postal history of SharjahCivil mail from Sharjah went through the post office in Dubai until 1963. Military mail from the British Forces stationed in the area went through the RAF airport in Sharjah....
- Saqr bin Mohammad al-QassimiSaqr bin Mohammad al-QassimiSheikh Saqr bin Mohammad al-Qassimi was the Emir of Ras al-Khaimah, one of the United Arab Emirates, from 1948 to 2010....
- See also: Archaeological sites in the United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirati law
- Gay rights in the United Arab EmiratesGay rights in the United Arab EmiratesThe United Arab Emirates includes the Emirates of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras al-Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Ajman, Fujairah and Sharjah. Sexual relations outside of a traditional, heterosexual marriage are a crime and punishments range from jail time, fines, deportation, and the death penalty. A person may...
- Human rights in the United Arab EmiratesHuman rights in the United Arab EmiratesHuman rights are legally protected by the Constitution of the United Arab Emirates, which confers equality, liberty, rule of law, presumption of innocence in legal procedures, inviolability of the home, freedom of movement, freedom of opinion and speech, freedom of communication, freedom of...
United Arab Emirati media
- Al ArabiyaAl ArabiyaAl Arabiya is a Pan-Arabist Saudi-owned Arabic-language television news channel. Launched on March 3, 2003, the channel is based in Dubai Media City, United Arab Emirates, and is majority-owned by the Saudi broadcaster Middle East Broadcasting Center ....
- Aljazeera PublishingAljazeera PublishingAljazeera Publishing was formed in 1992 in London to produce content for expatriate Persian Gulf residents living in the United Kingdom...
- Dubai Media IncorporatedDubai Media IncorporatedDubai Media Incorporated is the official media organization of the government of Dubai. It was established in 2003 as a government-owned company comprising a number of print, radio and TV channels under its umbrella including: Dubai TV, Al Bayan, Sama Dubai, Dubai One, Dubai Sports, Dubai Racing,...
- MBC 1MBC 1MBC is a free-to-air, pan-Arab general television channel.Satellite transmission started from London in September 1991, making MBC the first independent Arabic satellite TV station, with an estimated audience of more than 130 million Arabic-speaking people around the world.MBC has recently moved...
- MBC 2MBC 2MBC 2, formerly Channel 2, is a free-to-air 24-hour movie channel owned by the MBC Group. The channel has broadcast as a satellite TV channel since 2002...
- MBC 3MBC 3MBC 3 is a free-to-air children channel that hosts by Dania al-Shafii and Hassan al-Mula and belongs to the Middle East Broadcasting Center . It was launched on 8 December 2004...
- MBC 4MBC 4MBC 4 is the first free-to-air national television channel in the Middle East aired specifically for American programs. The downside of this all is that MBC 2, MBC 3, MBC 4, MBC Action, MBC Max,and MBC Drama all show movies and TV programs that are edited: taking out all drug use, sexual content,...
- MBC FMMBC FMMBC FM is an Arabic language general entertainment radio channel. It is part of the Middle East Broadcasting Center.-External links:* * *...
- One TV
- Panorama FMPanorama FMPanorama FM is an Arabic language music Radio Channel broadcast by the Middle East Broadcasting Center.-External links:*...
- The International IndianThe International IndianThe International Indian is a UAE-based magazine catering to the sizeable Non Resident Indian population in the Gulf countries. Published from Dubai, the magazine is read in the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Known in short as TII, the magazine is edited by Frank Raj, who...
Newspapers published in the United Arab Emirates
- Al BayanAl BayanAl Bayan is a popular Arabic language newspaper in the United Arab Emirates. It was established in 1980 by the government of Dubai. Until 2003 it was part of Dubai Media Department...
- Al-Ittihad (newspaper)
- Awraq newspaperAwraq newspaperAwraq newspaper is a newspaper based in Dubai Media City. It is part of AMG group. It was launched in October 2005....
- The Gulf TodayThe Gulf TodayrightThe Gulf Today is an English-language daily newspaper based in the United Arab Emirates. It is one of the four UAE broadsheet newspapers.The newspaper was launched on April 15, 1996, by brothers Taryam Omran Taryam and Dr...
Organisations based in the United Arab Emirates
- Emaar PropertiesEmaar PropertiesEmaar Properties , based in the United Arab Emirates, is a Public Joint Stock Company listed on the Dubai Financial Market. Established in 1997 with an initial paid-up capital of AED 1 bn, Emaar Properties is currently the Persian Gulf region's largest land and real estate developer...
- Middle East Public Relations AssociationMiddle east public relations associationRegistered at Dubai Media City in the United Arab Emirates, the Middle East Public Relations Association is a non-profit organisation that represents the interests of the Middle East public relations industry. MEPRA's purpose is to highlight the strategic role of public relations in the Arab world...
- Nakheel PropertiesNakheel PropertiesNakheel is a real estate developer in Dubai and creator of several land reclamation projects, including the Palm Islands, the Dubai Waterfront, The World and The Universe Islands. Its residential projects include The Gardens, International City, Jumeirah Islands and Jumeirah Lake Towers. Its...
United Arab Emirati people
- List of United Arab Emiratis
- Ahmad Ali Al SayeghAhmad Ali Al SayeghAhmad Ali Al Sayegh is a prominent businessman in Abu Dhabi. United Arab Emirates, the CEO of Dolphin Energy Limited .He also serves in a number of other key capacities in Abu Dhabi: Board Member of the UAE Offsets Group , Deputy Chairman of First Gulf Bank , Member, Board of management Abu...
- Mohammad bin Ali Al Abbar
- Al Bu MuhairAl Bu MuhairAl Bu Muhair is a Respected and well known tribe mainly residing in the United Arab Emirates. Primarily, this tribe is concentrated in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Alain....
- Ali Abdul Aziz AliAli Abdul Aziz AliAmmar al-Baluchi is in U.S. custody and faces the death penalty for aiding several of the hijackers in the September 11 attacks.It is alleged that the majority of money that came to the hijackers from the United Arab Emirates was transferred through Baluchi and Mustafa al-Hawsawi.The 9/11...
- Dhiyab bin IsaDhiyab bin IsaSheikh Dhiyab bin Isa bin Nahayan was the Sheikh of Abu Dhabi and the founder of the Al Abu Falah dynasty, which still rules Abu Dhabi today....
- Khalid bin Mohammed Al QasimiKhalid bin Mohammed Al QasimiDr. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qasimi was ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates from 1965 to 1972. He was installed by British Forces after the removal of the previous ruler Sheikh Saqr bin Sultan who was his cousin and brother-in-law. He was a participant of the first union...
- Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al MaktoumMaktoum Hasher Maktoum Al MaktoumHis Highness Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum is a member of Dubai's ruling family. He is a second cousin once removed of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the current ruler of Dubai...
- Mohammed Al GergawiMohammed Al GergawiMohammed Al Gergawi is the Chairman of Dubai Holding, a Minister of Cabinet Affairs of the Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates, and was the former Chairman of The Executive Office of the Government of Dubai...
- Mohammed Bin Zayed Al NahyanMohammed bin Zayed Al NahyanMohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces .-Political and business career:...
- Muieen A Deen Jamal A Deen Abd Al Fusal Abd Al Sattar
- Lubna al Qasimi
- Rashid III ibn Ahmad Al Mu'allaRashid III ibn Ahmad Al Mu'allaSheikh Rashid III bin Ahmad Al Mu'alla was the ruler of Umm al-Quwain from 1981-2009. His reign commenced when he succeeded his father, Sheikh Ahmad bin Rashid Al Mu'alla on February 21, 1981....
- Saeed Al GhaithSaeed Al GhaithSaeed Al Ghaith is the former Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs in the United Arab Emirates.-References:...
- Saleh Al ShalSaleh Al ShalSaleh Ahmed Al Shal is a millionaire from Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. He was a member of the Federal National Council from 1972 until 2004.-References:...
- Saud bin Saqr al QasimiSaud bin Saqr al QasimiHis Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr al Qasimi was appointed Supreme Council member and new Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates on October 27, 2010. Sheikh Saud is the fourth son of Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammad al-Qassimi,his predecessor as UAE Supreme Council Member and previous Ruler of...
- Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al SharqiShaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al SharqiHamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi is the current ruler of the Emirate of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates . He took over after the death of his father Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi in 1974...
- Shakhbut bin DhiyabShakhbut bin DhiyabShakhbut bin Dhiyab was the Sheikh of Abu Dhabi .Shakbut's father, Dhiyab bin Isa, had sent a hunting party from Liwa in 1761 which tracked a gazelle to a brackish spring on the island. Dhiyab ordered Shakbut to move to the island in 1793; he did, and built a village and fort there. The fort, Al...
- Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al NuaimiSheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al NuaimiSheikh Humaid bin Rashid al-Nuaimi , succeeded his father Shaikh Rashid and became the emir of Ajmān in 1981 and he is the current emir of Ajmān...
- Sultan Bin Saqr Al QasimiSultan Bin Saqr Al QasimiSultan Bin Saqr Al Qasimi was the ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah in the Trucial coast . He was known as one of the most famous and powerful rulers of the Al Qasimi family in the UAE...
- Tahnun bin ShakhbutTahnun bin ShakhbutTahnun bin Shakhbut was Shaikh of Abu Dhabi from 1818-1833. He was killed in a coup....
- Yousef Al OmeirYousef Al OmeirYousef Omeir bin Yousef is the Chairman and CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company . Born in 1958 he is considered one of the doyens of the UAE Oil Industry and is very closely connected to the Royal Family of Abu Dhabi....
- Zayed bin KhalifaZayed bin KhalifaSheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan was the grandfather of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan, first president of the United Arab Emirates. He was born in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, in what was then called Trucial Oman, sometime around 1840. He lived much of his early life with the Bedouin of Abu Dhabi...
United Arab Emirati extrajudicial prisoners of the United States
- Abdulah Al Hamiri
- Muieen A Deen Jamal A Deen Abd Al Fusal Abd Al Sattar
United Arab Emirates cricketers
- Imtiaz AbbasiImtiaz AbbasiImtiaz Abbasi is a former cricketer who played internationally for the United Arab Emirates. As a wicket-keeper, Imtiaz Abbasi made his mark in his first class debut for Karachi against Quetta in the 1988 Patron's Trophy where he held seven catches, a record for domestic Pakistani cricket...
- Ali Asad AbbasAli Asad AbbasAli Asad Abbas is a United Arab Emirates cricketer of Pakistani descent who has represented his adopted country in 2 ODIs.- References :* *...
- Arshad AliArshad AliArshad Ali is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. Born in the Punjab region of Pakistan, Arshad has represented his adopted country at the 2004 Asia Cup of cricket.-References:**...
- Asghar AliAsghar AliAsghar Ali is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. He played two One Day Internationals for them in 1994.-References:**...
- Asim SaeedAsim SaeedAsim Saeed is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. He played for them in the 1997, 2001 and 2005 versions of the ICC Trophy, as well as in one first-class game in the 2004 ICC Intercontinental Cup. He also played in two One Day Internationals in the 2004 Asia Cup.-References:**...
- Mohammad Aslam (UAE cricketer)Mohammad Aslam (UAE cricketer)Mohammad Aslam is a former United Arab Emirates cricketer. He played four One Day Internationals for United Arab Emirates.-References:...
- Abdurrahman Bukhathir
- Shaukat Dukanwala
- Fahad UsmanFahad UsmanFahad Usman is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. Fahad Usman played one first-class match for Karachi Whites in the 1997–98 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy before emigrating to the United Arab Emirates...
- Mohammad Fawad
- Mazhar HussainMazhar HussainSheikh Mazhar Hussain is a former cricketer who played for various Lahore teams from 1984–85 to 1988–89 before emigrating to the United Arab Emirates...
- Kashif AhmedKashif AhmedKashif Ahmed is a Pakistani and United Arab Emirates cricketer.Kashif Ahmed is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler. He played in 38 first class and 21 List A matches for various domestic teams in Pakistan between 1995 and 2000, in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Pentangular Trophy and PCB...
- Khurram KhanKhurram KhanKhurram Khan is a United Arab Emirates cricketer who has played two One Day Internationals for the United Arab Emirates. He has been playing for the UAE since 2001 when he turned out for the team at the 2001 ICC Trophy in Canada, where he played ten games over the course of the two-week tournament...
- Arshad LaeeqArshad LaeeqArshad Laeeq is a former cricketer who played international cricket for the United Arab Emirates. He played two first-class cricket games for Pakistan Steel in 1986–87 and was a stand-by selection for Pakistan for the 1988 Youth World Cup...
- Rizwan LatifRizwan LatifRizwan Latif Ahmed , also known as Rizwan Ahmed, was born in Karachi and is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. He made his debut in One Day Internationals against the Indian cricket team at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium....
- Mohammad IshaqMohammad IshaqMohammad Ishaq is a former cricketer who played first-class cricket for Lahore between 1984–85 and 1986–87. In his 13 first-class games he made 751 runs at an average of 30.04 and with a high score of 119...
- Ganesh MylvaganamGanesh MylvaganamGanesh Mylvaganam is a former United Arab Emirates cricketer. He played three One Day Internationals for United Arab Emirates.-References:...
- NaeemuddinNaeemuddinNaeemuddin Aslam is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. Naeemuddin is a specialist batsman who has played two One Day Internationals, during the 2004 Asia Cup, and has also represented the UAE at various other levels.-2004:...
- Riaz PoonawalaRiaz PoonawalaRiaz Husein Poonawala is a former cricketer. Poonawala started his first-class cricket career playing for his native Maharashtra for whom he played 28 games between 1982–83 and 1987–88. He later emigrated to the United Arab Emirates for whom he played in the 1994 ICC Trophy...
- Ramveer RaiRamveer RaiRamveer Rai is a United Arab Emirates cricketer, who has played one One Day International and one first class match for UAE...
- Saleem RazaSaleem RazaSaleem Raza is a former cricketer. After playing in eight first-class games for his native Lahore City from 1986–87 to 1987–88, Saleem Raza emigrated to the United Arab Emirates, for whom he competed in the 1994 ICC Trophy...
- Abdul Rehman (cricketer)Abdul Rehman (cricketer)Abdul Rehman is a United Arab Emirates cricketer.A wicketkeeper and useful lower-order right-handed batsman, Rehman was plucked from the obscurity of the United Arab Emirates Under 17s squad into the national team for the 2004 Asia Cup.He made his One Day International debut for the UAE against a...
- Azhar SaeedAzhar SaeedSyed Azhar Saeed is a former cricketer who played international cricket for the United Arab Emirates...
- Saeed-Al-SaffarSaeed-Al-SaffarSaeed-al-Saffar is a cricketer who has represented the UAE at international level, most notably in the One Day International the Emirates side played against the Netherlands in Lahore in the 1996 Cricket World Cup...
- Johanne SamarasekeraJohanne SamarasekeraJohanne Abeyratne Samarasekera is a former cricketer. After playing twelve first-class games for his native Colombo in 1988–89 to 1989, Samarasekera emigrated to the United Arab Emirates...
- Sameer ZiaSameer ZiaSameer Zia was born on 8 September 1981 in the United Arab Emirates and plays cricket for them as a specialist bowler. He made his debut in One Day Internationals against Sri Lanka in Dambulla in July 2004, and his first-class debut in 2004 in the new ICC Intercontinental Cup.-One-day...
- Shehzad AltafShehzad AltafShehzad Altaf Hussain is a former international cricketer for the United Arab Emirates. Shehzad Altaf played two first-class cricket games for Lahore B in 1975-76, before emigrating to the UAE and playing cricket for his adopted country. He played two One Day Internationals, against South Africa...
- Sohail ButtSohail ButtSohail Butt is a former international cricketer for the United Arab Emirates. After one first-class game and one List A game for Lahore City Blues in 1985–86, Butt next appeared on cricket radar playing for his adopted country of the United Arab Emirates in two One Day Internationals in the Pepsi...
- Syed MaqsoodSyed MaqsoodSyed Maqsood is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. He made his debut in One Day Internationals against the Indian cricket team at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium....
- Mohammad TauqeerMohammad TauqeerMohammad Tauqir Khan is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. He is a handy lower order batsman and off-spin bowler, he played his first game for UAE in the final of 1996 ACC Trophy . He has been part of the UAE team in the last three ICC Trophys and last six ACC Trophys...
- Vijay Mehra (UAE cricketer)Vijay Mehra (UAE cricketer)Vijay Mehra in New York, United States) is an Emirati cricketer. He played six One Day Internationals for United Arab Emirates. He was a wicket-keeper and batsmen. Mehra is the great-nephew of the Delhi cricketer and administrator Ram Prakash.-References:* *...
- Sultan ZarawaniSultan ZarawaniSultan Mohammed Zarawani is a former United Arab Emirates cricketer. He played seven one-day internationals...
United Arab Emirates ODI cricketers
- List of United Arab Emirati ODI cricketers
- Imtiaz AbbasiImtiaz AbbasiImtiaz Abbasi is a former cricketer who played internationally for the United Arab Emirates. As a wicket-keeper, Imtiaz Abbasi made his mark in his first class debut for Karachi against Quetta in the 1988 Patron's Trophy where he held seven catches, a record for domestic Pakistani cricket...
- Ali Asad AbbasAli Asad AbbasAli Asad Abbas is a United Arab Emirates cricketer of Pakistani descent who has represented his adopted country in 2 ODIs.- References :* *...
- Arshad AliArshad AliArshad Ali is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. Born in the Punjab region of Pakistan, Arshad has represented his adopted country at the 2004 Asia Cup of cricket.-References:**...
- Asghar AliAsghar AliAsghar Ali is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. He played two One Day Internationals for them in 1994.-References:**...
- Asim SaeedAsim SaeedAsim Saeed is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. He played for them in the 1997, 2001 and 2005 versions of the ICC Trophy, as well as in one first-class game in the 2004 ICC Intercontinental Cup. He also played in two One Day Internationals in the 2004 Asia Cup.-References:**...
- Mohammad Aslam (UAE cricketer)Mohammad Aslam (UAE cricketer)Mohammad Aslam is a former United Arab Emirates cricketer. He played four One Day Internationals for United Arab Emirates.-References:...
- Shaukat Dukanwala
- Fahad UsmanFahad UsmanFahad Usman is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. Fahad Usman played one first-class match for Karachi Whites in the 1997–98 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy before emigrating to the United Arab Emirates...
- Mazhar HussainMazhar HussainSheikh Mazhar Hussain is a former cricketer who played for various Lahore teams from 1984–85 to 1988–89 before emigrating to the United Arab Emirates...
- Khurram KhanKhurram KhanKhurram Khan is a United Arab Emirates cricketer who has played two One Day Internationals for the United Arab Emirates. He has been playing for the UAE since 2001 when he turned out for the team at the 2001 ICC Trophy in Canada, where he played ten games over the course of the two-week tournament...
- Arshad LaeeqArshad LaeeqArshad Laeeq is a former cricketer who played international cricket for the United Arab Emirates. He played two first-class cricket games for Pakistan Steel in 1986–87 and was a stand-by selection for Pakistan for the 1988 Youth World Cup...
- Rizwan LatifRizwan LatifRizwan Latif Ahmed , also known as Rizwan Ahmed, was born in Karachi and is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. He made his debut in One Day Internationals against the Indian cricket team at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium....
- Mohammad IshaqMohammad IshaqMohammad Ishaq is a former cricketer who played first-class cricket for Lahore between 1984–85 and 1986–87. In his 13 first-class games he made 751 runs at an average of 30.04 and with a high score of 119...
- Ganesh MylvaganamGanesh MylvaganamGanesh Mylvaganam is a former United Arab Emirates cricketer. He played three One Day Internationals for United Arab Emirates.-References:...
- NaeemuddinNaeemuddinNaeemuddin Aslam is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. Naeemuddin is a specialist batsman who has played two One Day Internationals, during the 2004 Asia Cup, and has also represented the UAE at various other levels.-2004:...
- Riaz PoonawalaRiaz PoonawalaRiaz Husein Poonawala is a former cricketer. Poonawala started his first-class cricket career playing for his native Maharashtra for whom he played 28 games between 1982–83 and 1987–88. He later emigrated to the United Arab Emirates for whom he played in the 1994 ICC Trophy...
- Ramveer RaiRamveer RaiRamveer Rai is a United Arab Emirates cricketer, who has played one One Day International and one first class match for UAE...
- Saleem RazaSaleem RazaSaleem Raza is a former cricketer. After playing in eight first-class games for his native Lahore City from 1986–87 to 1987–88, Saleem Raza emigrated to the United Arab Emirates, for whom he competed in the 1994 ICC Trophy...
- Abdul Rehman (cricketer)Abdul Rehman (cricketer)Abdul Rehman is a United Arab Emirates cricketer.A wicketkeeper and useful lower-order right-handed batsman, Rehman was plucked from the obscurity of the United Arab Emirates Under 17s squad into the national team for the 2004 Asia Cup.He made his One Day International debut for the UAE against a...
- Azhar SaeedAzhar SaeedSyed Azhar Saeed is a former cricketer who played international cricket for the United Arab Emirates...
- Saeed-Al-SaffarSaeed-Al-SaffarSaeed-al-Saffar is a cricketer who has represented the UAE at international level, most notably in the One Day International the Emirates side played against the Netherlands in Lahore in the 1996 Cricket World Cup...
- Johanne SamarasekeraJohanne SamarasekeraJohanne Abeyratne Samarasekera is a former cricketer. After playing twelve first-class games for his native Colombo in 1988–89 to 1989, Samarasekera emigrated to the United Arab Emirates...
- Sameer ZiaSameer ZiaSameer Zia was born on 8 September 1981 in the United Arab Emirates and plays cricket for them as a specialist bowler. He made his debut in One Day Internationals against Sri Lanka in Dambulla in July 2004, and his first-class debut in 2004 in the new ICC Intercontinental Cup.-One-day...
- Shehzad AltafShehzad AltafShehzad Altaf Hussain is a former international cricketer for the United Arab Emirates. Shehzad Altaf played two first-class cricket games for Lahore B in 1975-76, before emigrating to the UAE and playing cricket for his adopted country. He played two One Day Internationals, against South Africa...
- Sohail ButtSohail ButtSohail Butt is a former international cricketer for the United Arab Emirates. After one first-class game and one List A game for Lahore City Blues in 1985–86, Butt next appeared on cricket radar playing for his adopted country of the United Arab Emirates in two One Day Internationals in the Pepsi...
- Syed MaqsoodSyed MaqsoodSyed Maqsood is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. He made his debut in One Day Internationals against the Indian cricket team at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium....
- Mohammad TauqeerMohammad TauqeerMohammad Tauqir Khan is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. He is a handy lower order batsman and off-spin bowler, he played his first game for UAE in the final of 1996 ACC Trophy . He has been part of the UAE team in the last three ICC Trophys and last six ACC Trophys...
- Vijay Mehra (UAE cricketer)Vijay Mehra (UAE cricketer)Vijay Mehra in New York, United States) is an Emirati cricketer. He played six One Day Internationals for United Arab Emirates. He was a wicket-keeper and batsmen. Mehra is the great-nephew of the Delhi cricketer and administrator Ram Prakash.-References:* *...
- Sultan ZarawaniSultan ZarawaniSultan Mohammed Zarawani is a former United Arab Emirates cricketer. He played seven one-day internationals...
United Arab Emirati footballers
- Ali Al-WehaibiAli Al-WehaibiAli Ahmad Ali Mohammed Al-Wehaibi is a United Arab Emirati footballer. He currently plays as a midfielder for Al-Ain.Al-Wehaibi is also a member of the United Arab Emirates national football team....
- Abdulrahman IbrahimAbdulrahman IbrahimAbdulrahman Ibrahim is an Emirati footballer. He plays as center-back and is considered one of the best defenders in the UAE League. He was one the favourite defenders to be selected for the different U.A.E...
- Ismail MatarIsmail MatarIsmail Matar Ibrahim Khamis Al Mukhaini Al Junaibi , is an Emirati footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Al Wahda and the UAE national team....
- Mohamed Omer (football player)
- Saif MohammedSaif MohammedSaif Mohammed is an Emarati footballer who plays in the UAE League for Al Ain FC. He is a lift winger and sometimes plays forward...
- Adnan Al Talyani
United Arab Emirati racehorse owners & breeders
- Godolphin StablesGodolphin StablesGodolphin Racing is the Maktoum family's private thoroughbred horseracing stable and was named in honour of the Godolphin Arabian, who came from the desert to become one of the three founding stallions of the modern thoroughbred....
- Mohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumMohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumMohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum , also Sheikh Mohammed, , is the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates , and absolute monarch of Dubai.-Personal life and education:...
- Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum
United Arab Emirati politicians
- Ahmad Al TayerAhmad Al TayerAhmad Al Tayer is a former minister in the United Arab Emirates from 1973 to 2004. Al Tayer held several positions in the cabinet including finance, transportation and communications. He is a director of Dubai Bank.-References:...
- Ali al KaabiAli al KaabiAli Bin Abdullah Al Kaabi is the past Minister of Labour and Social Affairs in the United Arab Emirates. He was appointed in 2004 on the same day of the president Shiekh Zayed's death. He was educated at The George Washington University in Washington DC. He obtained a Doctor of Science Degree in...
- Saeed al gandiSaeed al gandiSaeed Mohammad Al Gandi is the former speaker of the UAE Federal National Council, and was appointed to the position in 2003.-References:...
- Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Maktoum bin Rashid Al MaktoumMaktoum bin Rashid Al MaktoumMaktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum , also referred to as Sheikh Maktoum was the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the emir of Dubai.-Biography:...
- Mohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumMohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumMohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum , also Sheikh Mohammed, , is the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates , and absolute monarch of Dubai.-Personal life and education:...
- Rashid bin Saeed Al MaktoumRashid bin Saeed Al MaktoumHH The Emir Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum was the Vice-President and Prime Minister of United Arab Emirates and Emir of Dubai...
- Mansour bin Zayed Al NahyanMansour bin Zayed Al NahyanHH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is a United Arab Emirati politician and member of ruling family of Abu Dhabi . He is the half brother of the current President of UAE, Emir of Abu Dhabi, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan...
- Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Nahyan bin Mubarak Al NahyanNahyan bin Mubarak Al NahyanHis Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan is the United Arab Emirates Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research...
- List of Prime Ministers of the United Arab Emirates
- Qasim Sultan al-Banna
- Lubna al Qasimi
- Rashid ibn Abdullah Al NuaimiRashid ibn Abdullah Al NuaimiRashid Abdullah Al Noaimi راشد عبدالله النعيمي is the former foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates .-References:...
- Shakhbut Bin-Sultan Al NahyanShakhbut Bin-Sultan Al NahyanShakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the eldest son of Sheikh Sultan II bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ruler of Abu Dhabi from 1922 to 1926. He succeeded his uncle Sheikh Saqr I bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 1928...
- Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan
- Sultan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
- Sultan bin saeed al mansoori (minister)Sultan bin saeed al mansoori (minister)His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori is the Minister for Economy for the United Arab Emirates since February 2008. He previously held posts for the Minister of Communication, Ministry for Governmental Sector Development and the Ministry of Transportation.-References:...
- Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Politics of the United Arab Emirates
- Politics of the United Arab EmiratesPolitics of the United Arab EmiratesPolitics of the United Arab Emirates takes place in a framework of a federal, presidential, elected monarchy. The UAE is a federation of seven absolute monarchies: the Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain...
- Federal National CouncilFederal National CouncilThe Federal National Council , is the federal authority of the United Arab Emirates formed to represent the general emirati people. The FNC consist of 40 members with advisory tasks in the house of legislative council...
- See also: Elections in the United Arab Emirates
- See also: Foreign relations of the United Arab Emirates
- See also: United Arab Emirati politicians
Religion in the United Arab Emirates
- Islam in the United Arab EmiratesIslam in the United Arab EmiratesMore than 80% of the population of the United Arab Emirates are non-citizens. Nearly all of the country's citizens are Muslims; approximately 78% are Sunni, 22% are Shi'a, and a small Ahmadiyya Muslim Community...
- Roman Catholicism in the United Arab EmiratesRoman Catholicism in the United Arab EmiratesThe Roman Catholic Church in the United Arab Emirates is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope and curia in Rome....
United Arab Emirati society
- Emirates Scout AssociationEmirates Scout AssociationThe Emirates Scout Association is the national Scouting organization of the United Arab Emirates. Scouting was founded in the United Arab Emirates in 1972 and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1977. It has 5,522 members .Scouting was previously founded in several...
- Girl Guides Association of the United Arab EmiratesGirl Guides Association of the United Arab EmiratesThe Girl Guides Association of the United Arab Emirates is the national Guiding organization of the United Arab Emirates. The association serves 5,640 members...
- See also: Demographics of the United Arab Emirates
- See also: Religion in the United Arab Emirates
Sport in the United Arab Emirates
- 1996 AFC Asian Cup1996 AFC Asian CupThe Asian Football Confederation's 1996 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in the United Arab Emirates between December 4 and December 21. Saudi Arabia defeated host nation U.A.E. in the final match in Abu Dhabi.-Qualification:...
- ADCC Submission Wrestling World ChampionshipADCC Submission Wrestling World ChampionshipThe ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship is a competition involving professional athletes who have been successful at the highest levels of jiu-jitsu, wrestling, judo, sambo, shooto and mixed martial arts...
- Australian rules football in the United Arab Emirates
- Godolphin StablesGodolphin StablesGodolphin Racing is the Maktoum family's private thoroughbred horseracing stable and was named in honour of the Godolphin Arabian, who came from the desert to become one of the three founding stallions of the modern thoroughbred....
- UAE Chess FederationUAE Chess FederationUnited Arab Emirates Chess Federation was established in October 1976 with the object of the spreading and development of chess game as mental and cultural sport across the United Arab Emirates....
- United Arab Emirates cricket teamUnited Arab Emirates cricket teamThe United Arab Emirates national cricket team is the team that represents the country of the United Arab Emirates in international cricket matches...
- See also: United Arab Emirati sportspeople
- See also: Sports venues in the United Arab Emirates
Football in the United Arab Emirates
- UAE LeagueUAE LeagueThe UAE Pro League Committee , commonly known as PLC, is the professional association football league of the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1973, the league currently holds a number of tournaments for the 12 participating teams, including the Etisalat Pro-League, the Etisalat Cup, Etisalat...
- United Arab Emirates Football AssociationUnited Arab Emirates Football AssociationThe United Arab Emirates Football Association is the governing body of football in the United Arab Emirates.-Domestic Competitions:*UAE Premier League*UAE Football League Division 1*UAE Football League Division 2*UAE Super Cup*UAE Vice Presidents Cup...
- United Arab Emirates national football teamUnited Arab Emirates national football teamThe United Arab Emirates national football team represents United Arab Emirates in association football and is controlled by the United Arab Emirates Football Association, the governing body for football in United Arab Emirates...
- See also: United Arab Emirati footballers
- See also: Football venues in the United Arab Emirates
- Mohammed bin Rashid International Football ChampionshipMohammed bin Rashid International Football ChampionshipMohammed bin Rashid International Football Championship, also known as the Dubai Cup, is a friendly football tournament that takes place in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates...
- Mohammed bin Rashid International Football Championship
United Arab Emirati football clubs
- Al-Ahli (Dubai)
- Al Ain FCAl Ain FCAl-Ain Sports and Cultural Club is a professional association football and mult-sports club based in the city of Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates. The football section of Al Ain won the 2003 AFC Champions League competition with a 2-1 aggregate victory over BEC Tero Sasana of Thailand.Al Ain...
- Dubai ClubDubai ClubDubai Cultural Sports Club is a football club based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.-History:The club was in 2007 relegated to the UAE Second Division and played three years in the league, before returned 2010 in the UAE League.-Current squad:...
- Al-EmaratAl-EmaratEmirates Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates.-Establishment:The club was established in 1969, from a merger of the two local football teams Oman and Al Qadisiya.-The Merge:...
- Fujairah ClubFujairah ClubAl-Ahli Club Al-Fujairah is a football club based in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates.In 2007 the club was relegated from UAE League.-2008/2009 Squad:------------------------------------------------...
- Al-Jazeera ClubAl-Jazeera ClubAl-Jazira Sports & Culture Club is an football club from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates...
- Al-Nasr Sports ClubAl-Nasr Sports ClubAl-Nasr Sports Club , is a professional association football club located in Dubai and plays in the UAE Pro-League. Al-Nasr, literally translating to "victory" in Arabic was founded in 1945 and considered as the first and the oldest club in the UAE...
- Al-Shaab (UAE)
- Al-Shabbab
- Sharjah FCSharjah FCSharjah Sports Club is a United Arab Emirates professional football club. It is based in Sharjah city. The home stadium is Sharjah Stadium....
- Al-Wahda FC (Abu Dhabi)
- Al Wasl FCAl Wasl FCAl Wasl Sports Club is a multi-sports club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its football team.-The Cheetahs:Being one of the most popular clubs in the UAE, AlWasl have had several nicknames. The most famous one being...
Golf tournaments in the United Arab Emirates
- Abu Dhabi Golf ChampionshipAbu Dhabi Golf ChampionshipThe Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship is a European Tour golf tournament that was staged for the first time in January 2006. It is played at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club by Sheraton in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates....
- Dubai Desert ClassicDubai Desert ClassicThe Dubai Desert Classic is an annual professional golf tournament which takes place in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It has been part of the European Tour schedule since its inauguration in 1989, and was the first European Tour event to be staged in the Middle East...
- Dubai Ladies MastersDubai Ladies MastersThe Omega Dubai Ladies Masters, is a professional golf tournament on the Ladies European Tour that was played for the first time in October 2006. Its prize fund of €500,000 makes it the fourth richest on the LET, after the Evian Masters...
- Dubai World ChampionshipDubai World ChampionshipThe Dubai World Championship is a golf tournament on the European Tour that was held for the first time from 19–22 November 2009 on the Earth course at the Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates....
United Arab Emirates at the Olympics
- United Arab Emirates at the 1984 Summer OlympicsUnited Arab Emirates at the 1984 Summer OlympicsThe United Arab Emirates competed in the Summer Olympic Games for the first time at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States.- Athletics :Men's 400 metres* Rashed Jerbeh* Heat — 48.71 Men's Long Jump...
- United Arab Emirates at the 1988 Summer OlympicsUnited Arab Emirates at the 1988 Summer OlympicsThe United Arab Emirates competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, Korea.-Cycling:Men's Individual Road Race* Sultan Khalifa — 4:44:37 * Khalifa Bin Omair — did not finish...
- United Arab Emirates at the 1992 Summer OlympicsUnited Arab Emirates at the 1992 Summer OlympicsThe United Arab Emirates competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.-Athletics:Men's 400m Hurdles*Abdulla Sabt* Heat — 56.20 -References:*...
- United Arab Emirates at the 1996 Summer OlympicsUnited Arab Emirates at the 1996 Summer OlympicsThe United Arab Emirates competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States.-References:*...
- United Arab Emirates at the 2000 Summer OlympicsUnited Arab Emirates at the 2000 Summer OlympicsThe United Arab Emirates competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.-Athletics:Men's 200m*Ali K. R. A. Al Neyadi*# Round 1 – 21.93 -Swimming:Men's 50m Freestyle*Ayoub Almas...
- United Arab Emirates at the 2004 Summer OlympicsUnited Arab Emirates at the 2004 Summer OlympicsThe United Arab Emirates competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.The nation won its first ever Olympic medal at these Games.-Medalists:-Athletics:Men's 800 metres:* Ali Mohammed Ali Al Balooshi...
Sport in Dubai
- Dubai 2016 Olympic bidDubai 2016 Olympic bidDubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates, announced an interest in bidding for the right to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Winning the 2016 Olympic bid could increase the speed of Dubai's emergence as a leading world city....
- Dubai AutodromeDubai AutodromeThe Dubai Autodrome is an F.I.A. sanctioned 5.39 km motorsports circuit located in Dubailand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Opened in October 2004 with the final round of the 2004 Formula Renault V6 Eurocup season, Dubai Autodrome was the first part of the Dubai Motor City development that was...
- Dubai Fencing ClubDubai Fencing ClubDubai Fencing Club was founded in 2002 by Bulgarian former modern pentathlete Mihail Gueorguiev Kouzev. It is located in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.The club's emphasis is on men's and women's épée fencing. There is also a program for junior fencers....
- Dubai World CupDubai World CupThe Dubai World Cup is a Thoroughbred horse race held annually since 1996 and from 2010 at the Meydan Racecourse in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates...
- Team Dubai
Tourism in the United Arab Emirates
- Tourism in Dubai
- See also: Airports in the United Arab Emirates
- See also: Hotels in the United Arab Emirates
Airlines of the United Arab Emirates
- Abu Dhabi AviationAbu Dhabi AviationAbu Dhabi Aviation Co. is an airline based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It serves oil-fields and economic facilities in the United Arab Emirates and other Arab states. Its main base is Abu Dhabi International Airport.-History:...
- Aerovista AirlinesAerovista AirlinesAerovista Airlines is an airline based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It was established and started operations in 1999 and operates passenger and cargo flights within MENA and CIS region...
- Air ArabiaAir ArabiaAir Arabia is a low-cost airline with its head office in the Sharjah Freight Center, Sharjah International Airport, in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates....
- Air CessAir CessAir Cess is a cargo airline based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.-Fleet:The Air Cess fleet includes the following aircraft :*1 Antonov An-12*2 Antonov An-24*1 Antonov An-26*1 Antonov An-72...
- British Gulf International AirlinesBritish Gulf International AirlinesBritish Gulf International Co. LTD is a cargo airline based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates and operating from Sharjah and Dubai. Its main base is Sharjah International Airport, with a hub at Dubai International Airport.- History :...
- Cargo Plus AviationCargo Plus AviationCargo Plus Aviation was a cargo airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It operated ad hoc flights to Asia, Africa and eastern Europe.- Services :...
- Dolphin AirDolphin AirDolphin Air is a charter airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It operates charter services within the Middle East and Pakistan. Its main base is Dubai International Airport.- History :...
- Emirates AirlineEmirates AirlineEmirates is the airline based in the Emirate of Dubai part of the United Arab Emirates . Based at Dubai International Airport it is the largest airline in the Middle East, operating over 2,400 flights per week, from its hub at Terminal 3, to 111 cities in 62 countries across six continents...
- Emirates SkyCargoEmirates SkyCargoEmirates SkyCargo is a cargo airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the air freight division of Emirates, which started operations in October 1985, the same year Emirates was formed. Since then it has been the main cargo division of Emirates, and the anchor cargo airline at Dubai...
- Etihad AirwaysEtihad AirwaysEtihad Airways is the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates. Established in July 2003 and based at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Etihad commenced operations in November 2003....
- Falcon Aviation ServicesFalcon Aviation ServicesFalcon Aviation Services is a VVIP charter airline based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It operates business jet and helicopter charter services, MRO services, aircraft management, consulting, Oil and Gas support, as well as, search and rescue operations for the United Arab Emirates Armed...
- Falcon Express Cargo AirlinesFalcon Express Cargo AirlinesFalcon Express Cargo Airlines is a cargo airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was established in 1995 and operates express parcel services throughout the Persian Gulf, mainly for FedEx, UPS, TNT and Aramex...
- Kinshasa AirwaysKinshasa AirwaysKinshasa Airways is a cargo airline based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It was established in 2002 and operates cargo services from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Middle East....
- Phoenix AviationPhoenix AviationPhoenix Aviation was an airline based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It was established and started operations in 1996 and operated passenger and freight services...
- Pluto Airlines
- RAK AirwaysRAK AirwaysRAK Airways is the national airline of Ras Al Khaimah, one of the seven states in the United Arab Emirates. The airline has relaunched operations in 2010 under a new livery and new management.-History:...
- Royal JetRoyal JetRoyal Jet is an airline based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is a charter operator aimed at the luxury market between the UAE and Europe. Its main base is Abu Dhabi International Airport, with hubs at Dubai International Airport and King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Saudi...
- Fly Dubai
Visitor attractions in the United Arab Emirates
- See also: Amusement parks in the United Arab Emirates
Transportation in the United Arab Emirates
- Transport in the United Arab Emirates
- Emirates RoadEmirates RoadE 311 is a route in the United Arab Emirates. The road begins in Jebel Ali Free Zone and extends eastward towards Ras Al Khaimah...
- Khor FakkanKhor FakkanKhor Fakkan is a town located along the Gulf of Oman on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates . The town is set on the picturesque bay of Khor Fakkan, which means "Creek of Two Jaws". Khor Fakkan belongs to the emirate of Sharjah but is geographically surrounded by the emirate of Fujairah...
- See also: Bridges in the United Arab Emirates
Aviation in the United Arab Emirates
- Dubai AirshowDubai AirshowThe Dubai Airshow is a biennial show held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is organized by "Fairs & Exhibitions Ltd" since the year 1989; in cooperation with the Government of Dubai, the Department of Civil Aviation and Dubai International Airport in collaboration with the UAE Union Defense...
- See also: Airlines of the United Arab Emirates
- See also: Airports in the United Arab Emirates
Transport in Dubai
- Abra (boat)Abra (boat)An abra is a traditional boat made of wood, used to transport people across Dubai Creek in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A medium-sized single-engine craft with a capacity of about 20 passengers, it is driven by a single operator from a cockpit stepped in the center of the hull...
- Dubai MetroDubai MetroThe Dubai Metro is a driverless, fully automated metro network in the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai. The Red Line and Green Line are operational, with three further lines are planned. These first two lines run underground in the city centre and on elevated viaducts elsewhere...
- Port Rashid
- Rigga RoadRigga RoadRigga Road is a road on the Deira side of the city of Dubai. It has many tourist activities and is the location of major financial institutions. It also witnesses major events during the Dubai Shopping Festival. Both sides of the centrally tree lined road comprise of various eateries and banks,...
- Sheikh Zayed RoadSheikh Zayed RoadE 11 is a highway in the United Arab Emirates. The longest road in the UAE, E 11 streches from Al Silah in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and ends in Ras Al Khaimah emirate at the Oman border, running roughly parallel to UAE's coastline along the Persian Gulf...
- Zabeel RoadZabeel RoadZabeel Road extends from Maktoum Bridge to near the trade centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is famous for its furniture shops and lavish office buildings....
Roads in the United Arab Emirates
- Sheikh Zayed RoadSheikh Zayed RoadE 11 is a highway in the United Arab Emirates. The longest road in the UAE, E 11 streches from Al Silah in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and ends in Ras Al Khaimah emirate at the Oman border, running roughly parallel to UAE's coastline along the Persian Gulf...
- Rigga RoadRigga RoadRigga Road is a road on the Deira side of the city of Dubai. It has many tourist activities and is the location of major financial institutions. It also witnesses major events during the Dubai Shopping Festival. Both sides of the centrally tree lined road comprise of various eateries and banks,...
- Zabeel RoadZabeel RoadZabeel Road extends from Maktoum Bridge to near the trade centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is famous for its furniture shops and lavish office buildings....
- Emirates RoadEmirates RoadE 311 is a route in the United Arab Emirates. The road begins in Jebel Ali Free Zone and extends eastward towards Ras Al Khaimah...
- Baniyas Road
- Al Khaleej Road
Water transport in the United Arab Emirates
- See also: Ports and harbours of the United Arab Emirates
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- 21st Century Tower21st Century TowerThe 21st Century Tower is a 55-story skyscraper along the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai . At a height of 269 m it is the world's third-tallest residential building...
- ARY GroupARY GroupThe ARY Group is a Dubai-based holding company founded by a Pakistani businessman, Haji Abdul Razzak Yaqoob. Abdul is the Chief Executive Officer and owner of the Group...
- Abdul Rehman (cricketer)Abdul Rehman (cricketer)Abdul Rehman is a United Arab Emirates cricketer.A wicketkeeper and useful lower-order right-handed batsman, Rehman was plucked from the obscurity of the United Arab Emirates Under 17s squad into the national team for the 2004 Asia Cup.He made his One Day International debut for the UAE against a...
- Abdulah Al Hamiri
- Abdurrahman Bukhathir
- Abu Dhabi Indian SchoolAbu Dhabi Indian SchoolAbu Dhabi Indian School is one of the largest private school offering Indian curriculum education in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The School is managed by a Honorary Board of Governors, with the head chairman being Dr. B R Shetty...
- Abu Dhabi Investment AuthorityAbu Dhabi Investment AuthorityThe Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is a sovereign wealth fund owned by Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates founded for the purpose of investing funds on behalf of the Government of Abu Dhabi....
- Abu Dhabi Islands Archaeological SurveyAbu Dhabi Islands Archaeological SurveyThe Abu Dhabi Islands Archaeological Survey was established in 1992 on the instruction of the late President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to survey for, record and where appropriate, excavate archaeological sites on the coast and islands of Abu Dhabi...
- Abu Dhabi Men's College
- Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions CompanyAbu Dhabi National Exhibitions CompanyAbu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company owns and operates the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the largest exhibition venue in the Middle East. It is part an international venue development and business management company overseeing the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, ExCeL London, the...
- Abu Dhabi TVAbu Dhabi TVAbu Dhabi Al Oula is an Arabic television station that originally launched in 1969 but was re-launched in 2000 and again in 2008. It broadcasts from Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates and is owned by Abu Dhabi Media Company...
- Abu Dhabi Women's College
- Adnan Al Talyani
- Ahmad Al TayerAhmad Al TayerAhmad Al Tayer is a former minister in the United Arab Emirates from 1973 to 2004. Al Tayer held several positions in the cabinet including finance, transportation and communications. He is a director of Dubai Bank.-References:...
- Ahmad Bin MajidAhmad Bin MajidAhmad ibn Mājid , was an Arab navigator and cartographer born in 1421 in Julphar, which is now known as Ras Al Khaimah. This city makes up one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, but at that time it was classified as the coast of Oman. He was raised with a family famous for...
- Ahmed Bin Rashed Al-Maktoum
- Ajman University of Science and TechnologyAjman University of Science and TechnologyThe Ajman University of Science and Technology is a technology-oriented university in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. The university was founded in 1988 as a university college...
- Al Ain FCAl Ain FCAl-Ain Sports and Cultural Club is a professional association football and mult-sports club based in the city of Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates. The football section of Al Ain won the 2003 AFC Champions League competition with a 2-1 aggregate victory over BEC Tero Sasana of Thailand.Al Ain...
- Al Ain Women's College
- Al BayanAl BayanAl Bayan is a popular Arabic language newspaper in the United Arab Emirates. It was established in 1980 by the government of Dubai. Until 2003 it was part of Dubai Media Department...
- Al BurjAl BurjNakheel Tower was a proposed skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by developer Nakheel. The project was previously called Al Burj .In January 2009, it was announced that the project was put on hold due to financial problems...
- Al Emirate Club Stadium
- Al Garhoud bridgeAl Garhoud bridgeAl Garhoud Bridge is one of four road bridges over Dubai Creek, and one of five crossing, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Al Garhoud Bridge forms the eastern end of the road toll that went into effect on 1 July 2007...
- Al Jazira Mohammed Bin Zayed StadiumAl Jazira Mohammed Bin Zayed StadiumAl Jazira Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football and cricket matches and is the home ground of Al Jazira Club....
- Al Wasl FCAl Wasl FCAl Wasl Sports Club is a multi-sports club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its football team.-The Cheetahs:Being one of the most popular clubs in the UAE, AlWasl have had several nicknames. The most famous one being...
- Al-Ahli (Dubai)
- Al-EmaratAl-EmaratEmirates Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates.-Establishment:The club was established in 1969, from a merger of the two local football teams Oman and Al Qadisiya.-The Merge:...
- Al-Ittihad (newspaper)
- Al-Maktoum StadiumAl-Maktoum StadiumAl-Maktoum Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Al Nasr SC. The stadium holds 12,000 people.-External links:*...
- Al-Nahyan StadiumAl-Nahyan StadiumAl-Nahyan Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Al Wahda. The stadium holds 12,000 people and was built in 1995, the stadium also hosted group games of the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship....
- Al-Nasr Sports ClubAl-Nasr Sports ClubAl-Nasr Sports Club , is a professional association football club located in Dubai and plays in the UAE Pro-League. Al-Nasr, literally translating to "victory" in Arabic was founded in 1945 and considered as the first and the oldest club in the UAE...
- Al-Rashid StadiumAl-Rashid StadiumAl-Rashid Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 18,000 people....
- Al-Wahda FC (Abu Dhabi)
- Aldar PropertiesAldar PropertiesAldar Properties PJSC is a real estate development, management and investment company with headquarters in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates...
- Ali Asad AbbasAli Asad AbbasAli Asad Abbas is a United Arab Emirates cricketer of Pakistani descent who has represented his adopted country in 2 ODIs.- References :* *...
- Ali al KaabiAli al KaabiAli Bin Abdullah Al Kaabi is the past Minister of Labour and Social Affairs in the United Arab Emirates. He was appointed in 2004 on the same day of the president Shiekh Zayed's death. He was educated at The George Washington University in Washington DC. He obtained a Doctor of Science Degree in...
- American University in DubaiAmerican University in DubaiThe American University in Dubai is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 1995. AUD was founded in 1995 as a branch campus of the American InterContinental University in Atlanta, Georgia, but turned into a private, non-sectarian...
- Asghar AliAsghar AliAsghar Ali is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. He played two One Day Internationals for them in 1994.-References:**...
- Ashai Group InternationalAshai Group InternationalAshai Group International or AGI, is a Los Angeles and Dubai based firm mainly involved in services related to real estate development. The firm specializes in the design and conceptual development of high-end residences and large-scale commercial projects including luxury hotels, island resorts,...
- Asim SaeedAsim SaeedAsim Saeed is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. He played for them in the 1997, 2001 and 2005 versions of the ICC Trophy, as well as in one first-class game in the 2004 ICC Intercontinental Cup. He also played in two One Day Internationals in the 2004 Asia Cup.-References:**...
- Burj Al AlamBurj al AlamThe Burj Al Alam is a 108-story, hyperboloid skyscraper under construction in the Business Bay area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is designed to resemble a crystal flower. It is to become one of the world's tallest buildings...
- BurJumanBurjumanBurJuman is a shopping mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . Located on Khalid bin Al Waleed Street in Bur Dubai, BurJuman is considered to be one of the oldest malls in the country. An underground Dubai Metro station for the Red Line and Green Line is currently situated at this location...
- Chelsea TowerChelsea TowerChelsea Tower is a skyscraper located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 49 storey building is occupied by a hotel and residential apartments. Chelsea Tower is the 17th-tallest building in Dubai, and one of the tallest residential buildings in the world. The tower stands...
- Coat of arms of the United Arab Emirates
- Du (telco)Du (telco)The Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company is a telecommunications company in the United Arab Emirates. Although Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company is its legal name, it was commercially rebranded as du in February 2006...
- Dubai ClubDubai ClubDubai Cultural Sports Club is a football club based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.-History:The club was in 2007 relegated to the UAE Second Division and played three years in the league, before returned 2010 in the UAE League.-Current squad:...
- Dubai CollegeDubai CollegeDubai College is a British system independent school in the Al Sufouh area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, established in 1978. It is a secondary school for 11-16 year olds with a sixth form for 16-18 year old. Students prepare for the British GCSE and A level examinations...
- Dubai International CapitalDubai International CapitalDubai International Capital is the international investment arm of Dubai Holding, a holding company and sovereign wealth fund of the government of Dubai and its ruling family and has been over-leveraged to the point whereby the company is not able to service its interest payments in a normal fashion...
- Dubai International Convention CentreDubai International Convention CentreThe Dubai International Convention Centre was built in 1979 by the late H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. The Dubai World Trade Center is considered to be the focal point of business within the Middle East...
- Dubai Media IncorporatedDubai Media IncorporatedDubai Media Incorporated is the official media organization of the government of Dubai. It was established in 2003 as a government-owned company comprising a number of print, radio and TV channels under its umbrella including: Dubai TV, Al Bayan, Sama Dubai, Dubai One, Dubai Sports, Dubai Racing,...
- Dubai Medical College for GirlsDubai Medical College for GirlsDubai Medical College for Girls is the first private college awarding degree of Medicine & Surgery in the United Arab Emirates, due to the foresight of Haj Saeed Lootah...
- Dubai Men's CollegeDubai Men's CollegeDubai Men’s College , one of the first Higher Colleges of Technology , is a government-funded higher education institution located in Academic City, Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates . HCT, the largest higher education institution in the UAE, was established in 1988 and was designed to educate and...
- Dubai Modern High SchoolDubai Modern High SchoolDubai Modern High School is an Indian school in Dubai, founded in 1986. An integral part of the GEMS group of schools, it offers the ICSE & IB syllabus and a day-boarding system which encompasses all aspects of a student's life.-KHDA Inspection Report:The Knowledge and Human Development Authority ...
- Dubai Women's College
- Emirates Office TowerEmirates Office TowerThe Emirates Office Tower, also known as Emirates Tower One, is a 54-floor office building along Sheikh Zayed Road in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Connected with the 56-floor Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel by a retail boulevard, the two towers form what is commonly referred to as the...
- Emirates PalaceEmirates PalaceThe Emirates Palace is a luxury hotel located in the United Arab Emirates city of Abu Dhabi.-Construction:The building was designed by renowned architect, John Elliott RIBA, who was Senior Vice President at Wimberly, Allison, Tong and Goo, an international firm specialising in Luxury Hotels.It...
- English College DubaiEnglish College DubaiBuilt in 1992, the English College Dubai is a mixed/coeducational school in Dubai that follows the British Curriculum. The College is located on Sheikh Zayed Road, opposite the new Oasis Centre. The school currently has approximately 700 students in the secondary school and around 300 students in...
- Etisalat University CollegeEtisalat University CollegeEtisalat University College is a private university for men that was established by Etisalat for engineering and is located in the Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, with programs in Engineering and Applied Sciences. It has a department for Communication engineering, Computer engineering, Electronic...
- Fahad UsmanFahad UsmanFahad Usman is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. Fahad Usman played one first-class match for Karachi Whites in the 1997–98 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy before emigrating to the United Arab Emirates...
- Family tree of the Al Maktoum rulers
- Flag of the United Arab EmiratesFlag of the United Arab EmiratesThe flag of the United Arab Emirates was adopted on December 2, 1971.It contains the Pan-Arab colors red, green, white and black, which symbolize Arabian unity...
- Fujairah ClubFujairah ClubAl-Ahli Club Al-Fujairah is a football club based in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates.In 2007 the club was relegated from UAE League.-2008/2009 Squad:------------------------------------------------...
- Fujairah Men's College
- Fujairah Women's College
- Ganesh MylvaganamGanesh MylvaganamGanesh Mylvaganam is a former United Arab Emirates cricketer. He played three One Day Internationals for United Arab Emirates.-References:...
- Grand Mosque
- Gulf NewsGulf NewsGulf News is a daily English language newspaper published from Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates with a December 2009 BPA audited circulation of over 117,036 qualified copies...
- Gulf Research Centre
- House of PoetryHouse of PoetryThe House of Poetry is a house in the Sharjah Heritage Area in the United Arab Emirates.It was refurbished by the Sharjah Department of Media and Culture and is used for poetry sessions and displaying poetry manuscripts from the UAE past....
- IPIC
- Ibn Battuta MallIbn Battuta MallThe Ibn Battuta Mall is a large shopping mall on the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai close to Interchange 6 for Jebel Ali Village. It is named after Berber Moroccan famous traveller and explorer Ibn Battuta. This project was completed by the Nakheel Properties group in early 2005...
- Infinity TowerInfinity TowerInfinity Tower is a skyscraper under construction by Palma Real Estate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The project resumed construction in July 2008, after a delay caused by the collapse of a nearby wall and subsequent flooding of the construction site....
- Ismail MatarIsmail MatarIsmail Matar Ibrahim Khamis Al Mukhaini Al Junaibi , is an Emirati footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Al Wahda and the UAE national team....
- Jeque Zayed Stadium
- Jumeirah Emirates Towers HotelJumeirah Emirates Towers HotelJumeirah Emirates Hotel Tower, also known as 'Emirates Tower Two' is a 56-floor hotel in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The hotel includes 40 luxury suites and is operated by the Jumeirah International Group. Connected with 54-floor Emirates Office Tower by a retail boulevard, the two...
- Jumeriah primary school
- Khaleej TimesKhaleej TimesThe Khaleej Times is a daily English language newspaper published in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Traditionally perceived as the second most popular newspaper in the UAE, Khaleej Times has struggled to keep up its circulation and entered 2011 with a print run of just under 40,000 copies...
- Khalid Bin Mohammed StadiumKhalid Bin Mohammed StadiumKhalid Bin Mohammed Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Al Shaab Club. The stadium holds 10,000 people....
- Khalid bin Mohammed Al QasimiKhalid bin Mohammed Al QasimiDr. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qasimi was ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates from 1965 to 1972. He was installed by British Forces after the removal of the previous ruler Sheikh Saqr bin Sultan who was his cousin and brother-in-law. He was a participant of the first union...
- Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Lake Shore TowersLake Shore TowersLake Shore Towers is a cluster of three towers which are under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The towers are part of a larger development and the company Al Nakheel is involved in their construction....
- Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al MaktoumMaktoum Hasher Maktoum Al MaktoumHis Highness Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum is a member of Dubai's ruling family. He is a second cousin once removed of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the current ruler of Dubai...
- Maktoum bin Rashid Al MaktoumMaktoum bin Rashid Al MaktoumMaktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum , also referred to as Sheikh Maktoum was the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the emir of Dubai.-Biography:...
- Mall of Arabia (Dubai)
- Mall of the EmiratesMall of the EmiratesThe Mall of the Emirates is a shopping mall in the Al Barsha district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was developed by Majid Al Futtaim Properties under the leadership of its CEO, Peter Walichnowski, who was also the developer of "Bluewater" near London, Europe's most successful shopping mall....
- Mansour bin Zayed Al NahyanMansour bin Zayed Al NahyanHH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is a United Arab Emirati politician and member of ruling family of Abu Dhabi . He is the half brother of the current President of UAE, Emir of Abu Dhabi, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan...
- Mohammad Aslam (UAE cricketer)Mohammad Aslam (UAE cricketer)Mohammad Aslam is a former United Arab Emirates cricketer. He played four One Day Internationals for United Arab Emirates.-References:...
- Mohammad Fawad
- Mohammad TauqeerMohammad TauqeerMohammad Tauqir Khan is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. He is a handy lower order batsman and off-spin bowler, he played his first game for UAE in the final of 1996 ACC Trophy . He has been part of the UAE team in the last three ICC Trophys and last six ACC Trophys...
- Mohammad bin Ali Al Abbar
- Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Mohammed Al GergawiMohammed Al GergawiMohammed Al Gergawi is the Chairman of Dubai Holding, a Minister of Cabinet Affairs of the Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates, and was the former Chairman of The Executive Office of the Government of Dubai...
- Mohammed Al Qubaisi
- Mohammed Ben SulayemMohammed Ben Sulayem'"Mohammed Ahmed bin Sulayem" "Mohammed ben Sulayem" is a UAE champion rally driver who lives in Dubai and is one the Arab world’s most famous sportsmen....
- Mohammed Bin Zayed Al NahyanMohammed bin Zayed Al NahyanMohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces .-Political and business career:...
- Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-MaktoumMohammed bin Khalifa Al-MaktoumHH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Saeed Al Maktoum is a United Arab Emirati politician and royalty of Dubai.Sheikh Mohammed is the first cousin of the current ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the head of the Dubai Land Department, the land registrar of the Emirate of...
- Nakheel PropertiesNakheel PropertiesNakheel is a real estate developer in Dubai and creator of several land reclamation projects, including the Palm Islands, the Dubai Waterfront, The World and The Universe Islands. Its residential projects include The Gardens, International City, Jumeirah Islands and Jumeirah Lake Towers. Its...
- Postage stamps and postal history of SharjahPostage stamps and postal history of SharjahCivil mail from Sharjah went through the post office in Dubai until 1963. Military mail from the British Forces stationed in the area went through the RAF airport in Sharjah....
- Postage stamps of Abu Dhabi
- Ras Al Khaimah Men's College
- Ras Al Khaimah Women's College
- Rashid bin Saeed Al MaktoumRashid bin Saeed Al MaktoumHH The Emir Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum was the Vice-President and Prime Minister of United Arab Emirates and Emir of Dubai...
- Rizwan LatifRizwan LatifRizwan Latif Ahmed , also known as Rizwan Ahmed, was born in Karachi and is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. He made his debut in One Day Internationals against the Indian cricket team at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium....
- Roman Catholicism in the United Arab EmiratesRoman Catholicism in the United Arab EmiratesThe Roman Catholic Church in the United Arab Emirates is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope and curia in Rome....
- Rose Rotana SuitesRose Rotana SuitesThe Rose Rayhaan by Rotana is a , 72-story hotel located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the world's fourth tallest hotel. The tower was originally to be , but design modification reduced it to . Construction began in 2004 and was completed in 2007...
- Saeed Al GhaithSaeed Al GhaithSaeed Al Ghaith is the former Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs in the United Arab Emirates.-References:...
- Saeed al gandiSaeed al gandiSaeed Mohammad Al Gandi is the former speaker of the UAE Federal National Council, and was appointed to the position in 2003.-References:...
- Sameer ZiaSameer ZiaSameer Zia was born on 8 September 1981 in the United Arab Emirates and plays cricket for them as a specialist bowler. He made his debut in One Day Internationals against Sri Lanka in Dambulla in July 2004, and his first-class debut in 2004 in the new ICC Intercontinental Cup.-One-day...
- Saud bin Saqr al QasimiSaud bin Saqr al QasimiHis Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr al Qasimi was appointed Supreme Council member and new Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates on October 27, 2010. Sheikh Saud is the fourth son of Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammad al-Qassimi,his predecessor as UAE Supreme Council Member and previous Ruler of...
- Al-Shaab (UAE)
- Shahraban AbdullahShahraban AbdullahShahraban Abdullah was the first doctor from the United Arab Emirates to specialize in cardiology for pediatrics. She is the head of the children's section in Al Wasl hospital, and chairperson of the Pediatrics Society in UAE. She was President of the Emirates Medical Association in 2001...
- Sharjah American International SchoolSharjah American International SchoolSharjah American International School is a K-12 educational institution located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. SAIS awards an American high school diploma upon completion of the required coursework by the end of grade 12....
- Sharjah FCSharjah FCSharjah Sports Club is a United Arab Emirates professional football club. It is based in Sharjah city. The home stadium is Sharjah Stadium....
- Sharjah Men's College
- Sharjah Stadium (football)Sharjah Stadium (football)Sharjah Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Sharjah FC. The stadium holds 12,000 people....
- Sharjah Women's College
- Shaukat Dukanwala
- Shehab AhmedShehab AhmedShehab Ahmed SALEM ALI ALAWLAQI , is a UAE midfield player who plays for Al Ain FC and the UAE National Team.-Career in Al Ain FC:...
- Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical SciencesSheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical SciencesSheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences is an award given to honour individuals, universities, establishments and research centres all over the world for their outstanding achievements in the field of medicine....
- Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al NuaimiSheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al NuaimiSheikh Humaid bin Rashid al-Nuaimi , succeeded his father Shaikh Rashid and became the emir of Ajmān in 1981 and he is the current emir of Ajmān...
- Sheikh Khalifa International StadiumSheikh Khalifa International StadiumSheikh Khalifa International Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.One of the most famous events to be staged on this stadium was the group E matches of the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship and the stadium also hosted some matches from the 1996 AFC Asian Cup.The...
- Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan
- Ski DubaiSki DubaiSki Dubai is an indoor ski resort with 22,500 square metres of indoor ski area. It is a part of the Mall of the Emirates, one of the largest shopping malls in the world, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates...
- Sultan Bin Saqr Al QasimiSultan Bin Saqr Al QasimiSultan Bin Saqr Al Qasimi was the ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah in the Trucial coast . He was known as one of the most famous and powerful rulers of the Al Qasimi family in the UAE...
- Sultan ZarawaniSultan ZarawaniSultan Mohammed Zarawani is a former United Arab Emirates cricketer. He played seven one-day internationals...
- Sultan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
- Syed MaqsoodSyed MaqsoodSyed Maqsood is a United Arab Emirates cricketer. He made his debut in One Day Internationals against the Indian cricket team at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium....
- Tahnoun Bin Mohamed StadiumTahnoun Bin Mohamed StadiumTahnoun Bin Mohamed Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is one of the home grounds of Al Ain Club. The stadium holds approximately 15,000 people and was built in 1987.This stadium played host to two AFC...
- Tahnun bin ShakhbutTahnun bin ShakhbutTahnun bin Shakhbut was Shaikh of Abu Dhabi from 1818-1833. He was killed in a coup....
- The British School - Al KhubairatThe British School - Al KhubairatThe School British Al Khubairat, commonly known and referred to as "Al Khubairat", "BSAK", "The British School" or and formerly known as "AKCS — Al Khubairat Community School", is a school for English speaking children in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.- Overview :The school broadly follows the...
- The Gulf TodayThe Gulf TodayrightThe Gulf Today is an English-language daily newspaper based in the United Arab Emirates. It is one of the four UAE broadsheet newspapers.The newspaper was launched on April 15, 1996, by brothers Taryam Omran Taryam and Dr...
- The Marina TorchThe Marina TorchThe Marina Torch, also known as Dubai Torch or just The Torch, is a supertall residential skyscraper at the Dubai Marina, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tower became the tallest residential building in the world in 2011, surpassing Q1, in Gold Coast, Australia...
- The Tower (Dubai)The Tower (Dubai)The Tower is a 243 metre tower located on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE. It has 54 stories. This skyscraper with its remarkable pyramid peak was finished in 2002 and stands next to the famous Emirates Towers.-External links:*...
- United Arab Emirates UniversityUnited Arab Emirates UniversityUnited Arab Emirates University was established in 1976, and is the oldest of the three government-sponsored institutions of higher learning in the United Arab Emirates compared to the Higher Colleges of Technology and Zayed University...
- United Arab Emirates at the 1984 Summer OlympicsUnited Arab Emirates at the 1984 Summer OlympicsThe United Arab Emirates competed in the Summer Olympic Games for the first time at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States.- Athletics :Men's 400 metres* Rashed Jerbeh* Heat — 48.71 Men's Long Jump...
- United Arab Emirates at the 1988 Summer OlympicsUnited Arab Emirates at the 1988 Summer OlympicsThe United Arab Emirates competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, Korea.-Cycling:Men's Individual Road Race* Sultan Khalifa — 4:44:37 * Khalifa Bin Omair — did not finish...
- United Arab Emirates at the 1992 Summer OlympicsUnited Arab Emirates at the 1992 Summer OlympicsThe United Arab Emirates competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.-Athletics:Men's 400m Hurdles*Abdulla Sabt* Heat — 56.20 -References:*...
- United Arab Emirates at the 1996 Summer OlympicsUnited Arab Emirates at the 1996 Summer OlympicsThe United Arab Emirates competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States.-References:*...
- United Arab Emirates at the 2000 Summer OlympicsUnited Arab Emirates at the 2000 Summer OlympicsThe United Arab Emirates competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.-Athletics:Men's 200m*Ali K. R. A. Al Neyadi*# Round 1 – 21.93 -Swimming:Men's 50m Freestyle*Ayoub Almas...
- United Arab Emirates parliamentary election, 2006United Arab Emirates parliamentary election, 2006The first elections ever to be held in the United Arab Emirates took place on 16 December, 18 December and 20 December 2006. Half of the Federal National Council, which has forty members, were elected....
- Vijay Mehra (UAE cricketer)Vijay Mehra (UAE cricketer)Vijay Mehra in New York, United States) is an Emirati cricketer. He played six One Day Internationals for United Arab Emirates. He was a wicket-keeper and batsmen. Mehra is the great-nephew of the Delhi cricketer and administrator Ram Prakash.-References:* *...
- YowlaYowlaYowla is a type of type of traditional dance found in the United Arab Emirates. It involves spinning and throwing a rifle.-See also:* Ardha* Fijiri* Sawt * M'alayah* Liwa * Mizmar -External links:* *...
- Zayed UniversityZayed UniversityZayed University , established in 1998, is the newest of the three government sponsored higher educational institutions in the United Arab Emirates. The other two institutions are the Higher Colleges of Technology established in 1988 and the United Arab Emirates University established in 1976...
- See also: United Arab Emirates geography stubs