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Mesmerising the world with its posh hotels, impressive sandy coastline, superb malls and skyscrapers, the United Arab Emirates is undoubtedly one of the best "luxury holiday destinations" you can visit.
Read on below to learn more about the cities in the United Arab Emirates and some important facts about them.
Currency – The standard currency is AED or United Arab Emirates Dirham. As of 29th August 2023, 1 AED is measured at 22.49 INR.
The United Arab Emirates consists of seven independent city-states, namely, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al Qaiwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Ajman.There are many other districts or metropolitan areas with the word "city", but they are part of one of the previously listed cities.
Below is the list of the top cities in the United Arab Emirates, along with their relevant details:
| Name of the City | Area | Population (Subject to Change) | Cost of Living (Without Rent) |
| Dubai, Eastern Arabian Peninsula on the coast of the Persian Gulf | 1,610 km2 | 1,137,347 | 3,825.2AED(One Person)/ 13,299.1AED(Family of Four) |
| Abu Dhabi, off the Central West Coast | 972 km2 | 603,492 | 3,546.0AED(One Person)/ 12,197.6AED(Family of Four) |
| Sharjah, East of Dubai and Abu Dhabi | 235.5 km2 | 543,733 | 2,948.0AED(One Person)/ 10,041.7AED(Family of Four) |
| Al Ain, Eastern side of Tawam Oasis | 15,123 km2 | 408,733 | 3,421.0AED(One Person)/ 11,833.1AED(Family of Four) |
| Ajman, Western coast of United Arab Emirates | 148 km2 | 226,172 | 1,883.3AED(One Person)/ 6,607.7AED(Family of Four) |
| Ras-al-Khaimah, Northernmost United Arab Emirates | 373 km2 | 115,949 | 3,202.5AED(One Person)/ 11,222.5AED(Family of Four) |
| Al Fujayrah, East side of the Musandam Peninsula | 46 km2 | 62,415 | 1799.78AED(One Person)/ 5428.73AED(Family of Four) |
| Umm al Qaywayn, Between Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah/Ajman | 755 km2 | 44,411 | 1579.40AED(One Person)/ 4807.99AED(Family of Four) |
| Khor Fakkan, Emirate of Sharjah | 2,600km2 | 33,575 | 6512.27 AED(One Person)/ 21927.96AED(Family of Four) |
| Dibba Al-Fujairah, Emirate of Fujairah | 68 km2 | 30,000 | NA |
| Dibba Al-Hisn, Emirate of Al-Sharjah | 225 km2 | 26,395 | NA |
| Adh Dhayd, Emirate of Sharjah | NA | 24,716 | NA |
| Ar Ruways, Al Gharbia Municipality | 6 km2 | 16,000 | NA |
| Kalba, Emirate of Sharjah | 200.7 km² | 56,093 | NA |
| Madinat Zayed, Southwest of the capital city of Abu Dhabi | 180 km² | 29,095 | 1939.36 AED(One Person)/ 6056.82AED(Family of Four) |
| Jebel Ali, Southwest of Dubai | 47.1 km2 | 31,634 | NA |
| Ghayathi, Al Dhafra | 39.6 km² | 34,333 | NA |
| Liwa Oasis, South of the Persian Gulf coast | 97.6 km² | 20,192 | NA |
| Name of the City | Area | Population (Subject to Change) | Cost of Living (Without Rent) |
| Abu al Abyad, Emirate of Abu Dhabi | 306 km² | NA | NA |
| Aden, Ras Al Khaimah | 2.916 km² | 4,516 | NA |
| Al-Aryam Island, Emirate of Abu Dhabi | 306 km² | NA | NA |
| Al Awir, Emirate of Dubai | 94.7 km2 | 8,457 (2022) | NA |
| Al Badiyah, Emirate of Fujairah | 4.483 km² | 7,153 | NA |
| Al Bataeh, Emirate of Sharjah | NA | 7,000 | NA |
| Al Bithnah, Emirate of Fujairah | NA | NA | NA |
| Al Faqa, Emirate of Dubai | 140.5 km² | 1,921 | NA |
| Al Hamriya Sharq, Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah | 1.641 km² | 3,292 | NA |
| Al Jeer, Ras Al Khaimah | NA | NA | NA |
| Al Lisaili, Emirate of Dubai | NA | NA | NA |
| Al Madam, Emirate of Sharjah | NA | 8,652 (2022) | NA |
| Al Manama, Emirate of Ajman | 25.73 km2 | 5,823 (2022) | NA |
Here are some unknown facts about the major cities in United Arab Cities:
So, now you know the cities in the United Arab Emirates. Each city in this location offers a unique experience for travellers and unveils an amazing history and heritage that the nation boasts. When planning a trip to any of these cities, ensure you've got travel insurance from a dependable source.
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