This map of the United Arab Emirates shows the capital, Abu Dhabi, the 2 destinations covered in our guides and the main cities, with terrain, national parks, expressways and international airports.
Neighbouring countries (land border): Saudi Arabia and Oman. Its coasts border the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf.
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Key: red star = capital; blue dot = destination covered by a Destination de Voyage guide; blue italic name = region or island with a guide; grey dot = other city; plane = international airport (IATA code); brown triangle = summit (elevation); green areas = national parks (green square = national park shown as a point); thick orange line = expressway, light orange = main road; black-and-white line = main railway; grey dashes = regional boundaries; blue = rivers and lakes; shading = terrain; grid = latitude and longitude.
Sources: base map, cities, roads, railways, airports, administrative boundaries, rivers, lakes and hillshading: Natural Earth 1:10m (public domain). National parks: Wikidata. Summits and elevations: Wikidata and Natural Earth. Places missing from Natural Earth: Wikipedia coordinates. Map produced by Destination de Voyage.
Regions and destinations on the map of the United Arab Emirates
| Region | Our guides | Other cities on the map |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi | Al Ain |
| Dubai | Dubai | Jebel Ali |
| Sharjah | — | Sharjah |
| Fujairah | — | Fujairah |
| Umm al-Quwain | — | Umm al-Quwain |
| Ras Al Khaimah | — | Ras Al Khaimah |
Straight-line distances between the main cities
Straight-line distances calculated from place coordinates (haversine formula). Actual journeys by road, rail, boat or plane are longer.
| Route | Straight-line distance |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi – Dubai | 125 km (78 mi) |
| Abu Dhabi – Al Ain | 142 km (88 mi) |
| Abu Dhabi – Ras Al Khaimah | 217 km (135 mi) |
| Abu Dhabi – Fujairah | 212 km (132 mi) |
| Abu Dhabi – Sharjah | 145 km (90 mi) |
| Abu Dhabi – Jebel Ali | 86 km (53 mi) |
| Abu Dhabi – Umm al-Quwain | 171 km (106 mi) |
| Abu Dhabi – Dubai | 125 km (78 mi) |
Terrain, national parks and airports
Main summits (elevations from Wikidata / Natural Earth): Jabal Hadaba (1,712 m / 5,617 ft), Jabal Yibir (1,527 m / 5,010 ft), Jabal Ḩattá (1,280 m / 4,199 ft), Jebel Hafeet (1,108 m / 3,635 ft), Jabal Hilqah (1,058 m / 3,471 ft).
National parks shown (2): Mangrove National Park, Sharjah National Park.
International airports shown: AUH (Abu Dhabi), SHJ (Sharjah), DXB (Dubai).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the United Arab Emirates?
Abu Dhabi, marked by the red star on the map.
Which of our guide destinations is farthest from Abu Dhabi?
Dubai, about 125 km (78 mi) in a straight line (Destination de Voyage calculation).
Which countries border the United Arab Emirates?
Countries sharing a land border: Saudi Arabia and Oman.
What is the highest summit shown on the map?
Jabal Hadaba, at 1,712 m (5,617 ft) elevation (source: Wikidata).
Which international airports are on the map?
AUH (Abu Dhabi), SHJ (Sharjah), DXB (Dubai).