- Capital: Abu Dhabi (population: around 500,000)
- Language: Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu.
- Currency: UAE Dirham Dh (AED) = 100 fils.
- People: Arab (61%), South Asian (22%), Iranian (8%), other expats (9%).
- Life Expectancy: Male: 72.73, Female: 77.87.
- Religion: Sunni Muslim (96%) Hindu, Christian and other (4%).
- Size (sq km): 83,600 (116th)
- Population: 4.5 million (116th)
- Population Density per sq km: 54 (143rd)
- Country Dialling Code: 971
- Internet Country Code: .ae
- Time Zone: GMT +4
- Voltage Guide: 220/240 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Credit cards and traveller's cheques widely accepted.
- Business Hours: 0800-1300 and 1600-1930 Sat-Wednesday, 0800-1200 Thursday.
- GDP: US$40 billion
- GDP per Capita: US$17,400
- Annual Growth: -5%
- Inflation: 5%
- Major Industries: Oil, gas, petrochemicals, fishing.
- Major Trading Partners: USA, EU, Japan, South Korea, India.
- Personal Safety: Safe.