Are the United Arab Emirates a country?

So I had a conversation with an American dude the other day, and he had never heard of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), he though Dubai was he capital of Saudi Arabia and he through their nationality was Muslim. Where do I start?! I tried to tell him the actual story but it got a bit long winded. read more

The United Arab Emirates is divided into seven emirates. Dubai is the most populated Emirate with 35.6% of the UAE population. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has a further 31.2%, meaning that over two-thirds of the UAE population live in either Abu Dhabi or Dubai. read more

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven states that has grown from a quiet backwater to one of the Middle East's most important economic centres. Though traditionally conservative, the UAE is one of the most liberal countries in the Gulf, with other cultures and beliefs generally tolerated. read more

Travel on Diplomatic or Official Passports: U.S. citizens traveling to or through the United Arab Emirates on diplomatic or official passports are required to obtain a visa before travel (transit passengers only require a visa if exiting the airport). read more