The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is situated in the Southeast of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia. In December 1971, the UAE became a federation of six emirates - Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, and Fujairah, while the seventh emirate, Ras Al Khaimah, joined the federation in 1972.
Is Dubai same as UAE?
No. Dubai is an Emirate of the country called the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The United Arab Emirates has 7 “states” if you like, called Emirates.
Why Dubai is called UAE?
The UAE is a small country in the Middle East, spanning 83,600 sq km. The abbreviation 'UAE' stands for United Arab Emirates. The term 'Emirate' refers to a principality. ... There are seven emirates in the UAE – Abu Dhabi (which serves as the capital), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain.