United Arab Emirates
/uae
Location
Approximate reference point: 23.4241, 53.8478
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Country Clues
- Phone Code
- +971
- Domain
- .ae
- Driving Side
- Right-hand drive
- License Plates
- White with black text
- Road Signs
- Green direction signs
- Power Lines
- Underground in most areas
- Architecture
- Ultra-modern skyscrapers, Islamic influence
- Street View
- Google car is white/black with camera on top
- Additional Identifiers
- Arabic/English text, palm trees, desert landscape
Language & Text Examples
Arabic script: ا ب ت ث ج ح خ د ذ ر ز س ش ص ض ط ظ ع غ ف ق ك ل م ن ه و ي. English also common on signs.
Regional Characteristics
Abu Dhabi Region of United Arab Emirates
Landscape
Islands, coastal areas, desert
Vegetation
Mangroves, date palms, manicured urban greenery
Architecture
Modern government buildings, cultural institutions
Climate
Hot desert, high humidity near coast
Distinctive Features
Grand Mosque, government presence, more conservative
Desert Interior Region of United Arab Emirates
Landscape
Sand dunes, flat desert plains, oases
Vegetation
Extremely sparse, date palms in oases
Architecture
Limited development, desert resorts
Climate
Extreme desert conditions, large temperature variations
Distinctive Features
Sand dunes, camel farms, desert tourism
Dubai Region of United Arab Emirates
Landscape
Coastal desert, artificial islands, urban development
Vegetation
Imported palm trees, manicured gardens, desert outside city
Architecture
Futuristic skyscrapers, luxury developments, Burj Khalifa
Climate
Hot desert, extremely hot summers, mild winters
Distinctive Features
Iconic skyscrapers, luxury, tourism infrastructure
Northern Emirates Region of United Arab Emirates
Landscape
Mountains in east, desert, coastal plains
Vegetation
More natural vegetation in mountains, date palms
Architecture
Less extravagant, more traditional elements
Climate
Hot desert, cooler in mountains
Distinctive Features
Less development, more traditional lifestyle, mountains