Dubai Facts & Figures

Essential information  

Here’s your quick guide to some basic facts and figures about Dubai – a city of infinite promise and endless opportunities.  

  • Population : 2.2 million
  • Area : 3,900 square kilometers
  • Official Language : Arabic
  • Major Religion : Islam

 

  • Government Type: Constitutional Monarcy
  • Legal System : Federal court system
  • Main Exports : Crude oil, natural gas, dried fish and dates
  • Market Size : More than $17 billion domestic imports annually; gateway to $150 billion regional import

 

  • Working week (public sector) : Sunday through Thursday
  • Time : + 4GMT
  • International Dialing : +9714
  • Local Currency : UAE Dirham divided into 100 fils
  • Official exchange rate : US $3.675

 

 

 

 
 
Area is Locked
EVENTS CALENDAR
Ho...
3-5 JUN
Hospital Build & Upg...
Event details
GI...
3-5 JUN
GISEC - Gulf Informa...
Event details
Th...
4-5 JUN
The Call Centre Show...
Event details
Ha...
11-13 JUN
Hardware & Tools Mid...
Event details
Au...
11-13 JUN
Automechanika Middle...
Event details
Fa...
14-16 JUN
Fashion ME
Event details
In...
20-22 JUN
Indian Property Show...
Event details
St...
21-22 JUN
Stand Up Comedy
Event details
Du...
21 JUN-21 AUG
Dubai Sports World
Event details
Related Information