الإمارات العربية المتحدة

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi 9.9M Asia Languages linked on SubLearn: 1

About United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates in Western Asia, on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Abu Dhabi city is its capital. This learning guide uses a small set of official and UNESCO sources to introduce food, places, public dates, language, money, and a performing art without treating one source as a description of every person or community.

Quick Facts

Capital

Abu Dhabi

Population

9,890,402

Region

Asia · Western Asia

Currency

UAE Dirham (AED)

Languages linked on SubLearn

This list shows linked languages, not every language spoken in the country.

Arabic

العربية

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Did You Know?

UAE government information names Arabic as the country's official language.

The official currency is the Arab Emirati Dirham, or AED. One dirham has 100 fils.

The UAE is four hours ahead of GMT.

Famous Landmarks

The Cultural Sites of Al Ain

A lesson about a World Heritage property, water management, and evidence.

Cuisine

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Harees and a shared dish

A source-based lesson about a dish recognized in the UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.

Music & Arts

Traditional Arts

Al-Ayyala and occasion

Events & Festivals

National Day and current details

A lesson that separates an official public fact from a changing event plan.

Travel Phrases

Computer-generated pronunciation. Voice availability depends on the language; this is not a reviewed Omani recording.

Marhaba

mar-ha-ba

Hello

Shukran

shook-ran

Thank you

Lifestyle & Customs

Arabic, English, and public signs

A practical lesson about official language facts and individual conversations.

Etiquette Tips

Arabic is the official language in the UAE. Road and commercial signs use Arabic and English. Start politely, say what you need in simple words, and listen to the language the other person chooses for the conversation.