Abu Dhabi Country
Quick Facts

Abu where? Is Abu Dhabi a country? Believe me once you tell your friends and family you are going to Abu Dhabi for your holidays you are going to get asked this question.

Naturally you're going to tell them that Abu Dhabi is one of the seven Emirates that makes up the United Arab Emirates. Not only that, but you can casually inform them that not only is Abu Dhabi the capital of the UAE but just so happens to be the richest city in the world too!

Ok now you do have their attention. So here are a few facts to keep you going in case they probe for more!

The Emirates which make up the United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi (also the capital - and the largest land mass)
Ajman
Dubai
Fujairah
Ras Al Khaimah
Sharjah
Umm Al Quwain

Time in Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates is + 4 hours GMT.

With no need for daylight savings, there is no time switch throughout the year, so you may need to compensate your calculations if the country you are in alters their clocks in spring and fall.

Abu Dhabi Country Code

Need to call Abu Dhabi?
The country code is
+ 971 2
+ (or use your country international code i.e. for UK use 00)
971 is the international code used to dial to United Arab Emirates.
2 is the local area or city code used to dial to Abu Dhabi.

The UAE Flag

The flag was originally a completely red banner but in 1971 this official flag for the UAE was hung. The red vertical stripe hangs next to the flagpole.

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