Emirates of the UAE

The United Arab Emirates is a federation that consists of seven emirates:

  • Abu Dhabi (67,340 sq km)
  • Ajman (259 sq km)
  • Dubai (3,885 sq km)
  • Fujairah (1,166 sq km)
  • Ras al-Khaimah (1,683 sq km)
  • Sharjah (2,590 sq km)
  • Umm al-Quwain (777 sq km)

Five emirates have one or more exclaves, in addition to the main territory:

  • Ajman: 1 exclave
  • Dubai: 1 exclave
  • Fujairah: 2 exclaves
  • Ras al-Khaimah: 1 exclave
  • Sharjah: 3 exclaves

In addition, there are two areas under joint control: Oman and Ajman; Fujairah and Sharjah.