United Arab Emirates Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: United Arab Emirates
  • Population: 4.6 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Abu Dhabi
  • Largest city: Dubai
  • Area: 77,700 sq km (30,000 sq miles)
  • Major language: Arabic
  • Major religion: Islam
  • Life expectancy: 77 years (men), 79 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 Dirham = 100 fils
  • Main exports: Oil, gas
  • GNI per capita: US $23,770 (World Bank, 2006)
  • Internet domain: .ae
  • International dialling code: +971

Climatological Information

Month Mean Temperature oC Mean Total Rainfall (mm) Mean Number of Rain Days
Daily
Minimum
Daily
Maximum
Jan 11.8 23.8 3.9 0.8
Feb 13.2 24.6 42.0 3.5
Mar 15.8 28.6 24.8 3.9
Apr 19.1 33.4 7.3 1.4
May 22.8 38.4 Trace 0.0
Jun 24.8 39.6 0.0 0.0
Jul 27.6 42.0 Trace 0.0
Aug 28.7 41.5 0.1 0.1
Sep 25.6 40.1 Trace 0.0
Oct 21.8 35.8 0.0 0.0
Nov 17.5 30.6 1.8 0.2
Dec 14.1 25.7 9.0 2.1