Geography of United Arab Emirates
Geography of United Arab Emirates: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of United Arab Emirates
Hamad International Airport is 183 mi to the west, Qatar is 187 mi to the west, Doha is 187 mi to the west and Oman is 260 mi to the east.
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Coordinates: 24°27′14″N 54°22′38.3″E (24.4539, 54.3773)
Quick facts about United Arab Emirates
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Coordinates | 24°27′14″N 54°22′38.3″E (24.4539, 54.3773) |
| Capital | Abu Dhabi |
| Population | 9.500.000 |
| Area | 32.278 sq mi |
| ISO code | AE |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | ARE |
| Currency | UAE dirham (AED) |
| Languages | Arabic, English |
| Calling code | +971 |
| Time zone | Asia/Dubai |
| Local time | 10:40 PM (UTC+04:00) |
| Best months | January, February, April, November and December |
| Climate | Hot and arid |
Geography by city in United Arab Emirates
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Summary
United Arab Emirates is a country in Asia. United Arab Emirates is a country in Asia with its capital at Abu Dhabi. It has a population of about 9.5 million. The capital is Abu Dhabi.
Right now it is 91°F (33°C) in United Arab Emirates with clear. It feels like 102°F. Today runs from 86°F to 98°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit United Arab Emirates is January, February, April, November and December. The climate is hot and arid. July, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 108°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 64°F.
The closest major airport is Zayed International Airport (AUH), about 17 mi away. Nearby highlights include Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 98°F is in line with the 95°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in United Arab Emirates today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in United Arab Emirates month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75° | 64° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 78° | 65° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 83° | 69° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 91° | 74° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 99° | 81° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 102° | 85° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 104° | 89° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 108° | 91° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 103° | 87° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 95° | 82° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 87° | 75° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 79° | 67° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 24.4539, 54.3773. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in United Arab Emirates right now?
It is currently 91°F (33°C) with clear. Humidity is 66% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit United Arab Emirates?
January, February, April, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in United Arab Emirates, which has a hot and arid climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is United Arab Emirates in?
United Arab Emirates observes Asia/Dubai (UTC+04:00). The local time is 10:40 PM.
How many people live in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has a population of approximately 9.5 million.
What is the nearest airport to United Arab Emirates?
The closest airports are Zayed International Airport (AUH), 17 mi away, Dubai International Airport (DXB), 83 mi away and Hamad International Airport (DOH), 183 mi away.
What are the top things to do in United Arab Emirates?
Popular options include Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
What places are in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates covers 2 places in this atlas, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 4, 2026 at 10:40 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
