The UAE (United Arab Emirates) is in West Asia, on the eastern side of the Arabian Peninsula, in the Middle East.

Quick Scoop: Where is the UAE?

  • It sits on the Persian (also called Arabian) Gulf, on the northeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula.
  • It is part of the continent of Asia , in the region commonly called the Middle East or West Asia.
  • It borders:
    • Saudi Arabia to the south and west.
* Oman to the east and northeast.

* Maritime (sea) borders with Iran across the Persian Gulf and with Qatar.

Fast facts

  • Capital city: Abu Dhabi.
  • Famous city: Dubai, known for skyscrapers like Burj Khalifa and major tourism and trade.
  • Area: about 83,600 km² (around 32,300 mi²).
  • Region description you’ll often see: “Middle East country on the Persian Gulf between Saudi Arabia and Oman.”

A simple way to picture it: if you look at a map of the Middle East, find Saudi Arabia, go to its east side toward the Persian Gulf — that small coastal country with Dubai and Abu Dhabi is the UAE.

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